How many people die a year from texting and driving?
Even taking your eyes from the road for a second can have deadly consequences. Taking five seconds to send a text is the same as......
Traffic Violations
What is careless driving?
Careless driving generally is a lesser criminal charge than reckless driving and involves a driver who fails to exercize due care while on the road. Motorists may be cited for careless driving for rea...
What is a hit and run?
A hit and run accident occurs when one party to a traffic accident leaves the scene before police arrive. The penalty can be anything from a fine to jail time. ...
I was charged with reckless driving. What does this mean?
Reckless driving is a criminal offense for operating a car or other type of vehicle in a manner which endangers other drivers or pedestrians. While the punishment for reckless driving varies from stat...
What if I received a DUI in one state and then moved to another without taking care of it?
If you received a DUI in the state you formerly lived in and did not take steps to take care of the violation, there is very likely a warrant for your arrest in your former state based on a 'failure t...
Does a speeding motorist have the right to see the radar gun?
In general, a speeding motorist is not legally entitled to see the radar gun used to pull him over. If you ask the police officer to show you the radar gun, s/he will typically only show you as a cour...
Who has access to my driving record? And how long do violations stay on a driving record?
Your driving record is immediately accessible for viewing by the Department of Motor Vehicles and law enforcement officials, such as police officers during a traffic stop. Others may access your drivi...
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