Dealing With a Traffic Ticket
Dealing With a Traffic Ticket
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What to Do If You Can’t Pay a Speeding Ticket
Speeding tickets and other traffic citations tend to occur at the worst possible time. Nobody thinks about traffic tickets when earmarking money for monthly expenses. However, even if you don’t have the cash on hand to pay a ticket, procrastination usually doesn’t improve your situation. Unpaid traffic
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Do I Need an SR-22 If My License was Suspended?
In the simplest terms, an SR-22 is just proof of vehicle insurance. For most drivers, a standard insurance card is adequate proof of insurance. But for certain drivers, an SR-22 is also required. This article outlines why you might be required to obtain an SR-22, what an SR-22 actually is, and how you
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Taking Traffic School to Dismiss or Avoid the Penalties for a Traffic Ticket
The requirements for traffic school and how completion can reduce the consequences of or result in the dismissal of a traffic citation.
Vehicle Modification Rules
Vehicle Modification Rules
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Limits on Suspension Lifts and Oversized Off-Road Tires
Off-road enthusiasts make all kinds of modifications to their vehicles to improve performance on the trail. Some of the more common modifications owners of off-road vehicles use include lift kits, suspension modifications, and oversized tires designed for rough terrain. However, just because these modifications
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How to Legally Upgrade and Customize Your Vehicle Lighting
Federal and state laws require highway vehicles to have certain types of lighting. Generally, these requirements are based on safety concerns. Along with lighting requirements, the law also imposes limits on how bright and luminescent a vehicle can be. Additionally, there are restrictions on the colors
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It’s pretty common to see vehicles with an extremely dark tint or window decals that make it impossible to see inside. When you see windows like this you might wonder whether it’s legal. In truth, depending on the laws of your state, it might not be. Every state has laws governing the required visibility
Commercial Driver's License Articles
Commercial Driver's License Articles
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How Does a Speeding Ticket Affect a CDL?
Because commercial drivers face stricter rules and harsher penalties for traffic violations, even speeding tickets can lead to loss of driving privileges. Generally, commercial drivers face more serious penalties for speeding violations only if the violations occur while operating a commercial (rather
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What Violations and Convictions Can Result in a CDL Being Revoked?
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must go through extensive training, testing, and medical examinations in order to receive a commercial driver’s license (CDL). But even a highly trained and experienced driver can lose his or her CDL for missteps. Some circumstances can even lead to CDL revocation
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Driving a Commercial Vehicle Without a CDL
To operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)—those weighing 26,001 pounds or carrying hazardous materials or over 15 passengers—you normally must hold a commercial driver's license (CDL). The weight of the commercial vehicle and the type of cargo determine what class of CDL (A, B, or C) and "endorsements"
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Truck Driver Laws: Commercial Driver’s License Rules and Regulations
Whether we’re talking about a semi-truck, school bus, or hazmat vehicle, to lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the driver must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). To obtain a CDL, the driver must receive special training and pass certain tests and a medical examination. But
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How Traffic Violation Point Systems Work
What it means when the DMV assesses demerit points to your driving record and the consequences of building up too many points.
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How are Moving and Non-Moving Traffic Violations Different?
Most traffic violations are designated as either moving or non-moving violations. This designation goes beyond just the rotation of tires and can impact how a traffic conviction affects the driver’s insurance, license, and driving record. This article explains how violations are categorized and how
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What Are Primary and Secondary Traffic Offenses?
In most states, traffic violations are broken up into two categories: “primary violations” and “secondary violations.” These categories are generally based on the seriousness of the offense (primary being more serious than secondary). However, the main importance of these labels is what they
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State Law Minimum Car Insurance Requirements
In addition to a driver’s license, most states require drivers to carry another card: proof of insurance. While almost all states require drivers to have insurance coverage, the specifics of the requirements—including the types of insurance and levels of coverage—vary by state. This article outlines
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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.
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Texting, Cellphones, and Distracted Driving Laws
States laws that prohibit drivers from texting, using cellphones, and doing other distracting activities while operating a vehicle.
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Red light cameras are most often seen in high-traffic areas where violations or collisions are common.
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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.
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Reckless Driving Charges and Penalties
The definition of “reckless driving” and the consequences of a conviction.
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Hit and Run: Failure to Stop and Render Aid After an Auto Accident
Vehicle collisions can be stressful, and drivers don’t always know what they’re supposed to do after being involved in an accident. However, all states have laws that require drivers to take certain actions following an accident. Drivers who fail to abide by these rules—which generally require
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Vehicular Homicide: What Happens When You Cause Another’s Person Death in a Car Accident
Depending on the circumstances, vehicular manslaughter or homicide can be a misdemeanor or a felony criminal offense.
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Most people understand that doing the quarter-mile in less than ten seconds on a city street is going to be illegal. But many other activities such as peeling out, fishtailing, spinning donuts, and stomping the gas can also result in criminal charges. The criminal charges that can result from street