Minor Traffic Tickets and Moving Violations

Stop Sign Tickets

When and how you are required to stop for a stop sign and the possible penalties for a violation.

Red Light Camera Tickets

Red light cameras are most often seen in high-traffic areas where violations or collisions are common.

Traffic Tickets for Running a Red Light

Similar to stop and yield signs, traffic lights are designed to control the flow of traffic on the roadways.

Can I Get a Ticket for Cutting a Corner to Get Around a Red Light?

Receiving a traffic ticket for driving in a parking lot is rather uncommon, especially when you’re using the parking lot as intended—for parking.

Tickets for Driving Without a Valid License

Driving while on a suspended or revoked license is a big topic, so we discuss it in its own section below.

Traffic Tickets for Passing a School Bus

The rules for passing stopped school buses, when you have to stop and wait, and the penalties for school bus passing tickets.

Speeding Laws: How Fast You’re Allowed to Drive and Ticket Penalties

Different types of speeding violations and the consequences of being caught driving over the speed limit.

Can a Speeding Ticket Be a Misdemeanor or Felony?

Generally, a traffic ticket for speeding is an infraction, which typically isn’t considered to be a criminal offense. As a traffic infraction, a speeding ticket normally carries a small fine and possibly license demerit points. But a speeding violation that’s charged as a misdemeanor or felony can

Open Container Laws: Restrictions on Open Alcoholic Beverages in Vehicles

Generally, open container laws prohibit any person from possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle.

Texting, Cellphones, and Distracted Driving Laws

States laws that prohibit drivers from texting, using cellphones, and doing other distracting activities while operating a vehicle.

Is Tailgating Illegal?

Tailgating is pretty common in everyday traffic. And, although police don’t issue many tailgating tickets, following another vehicle too closely is illegal and can result in a citation. A tailgating ticket can sometimes carry hefty fines and even license-related penalties. This article will explain

Impeding Traffic by Driving Too Slowly

Driving at speeds unreasonably below the speed limit can be unsafe. States have laws that prohibit impeding the normal flow of traffic by driving too slowly. Some states have general prohibitions on driving too slowly that give police officers a lot of discretion to determine whether a vehicle’s low