Motorists who have been issued speeding citations may wish that technology never advanced to the point of speed detection by radar. Radar guns are important tools in a law enforcement officer's arsenal. They allow a police officer to quickly evaluate how fast a motorist is driving.......[Read More]

Progress in reducing fatalities due to drunk driving has slowed over the last years and it appears that an attitude shift may be necessary Authorities at the state and federal levels have strengthened enforcement, passes tougher laws, and sponsored anti-DWI campaigns that have had some success. Deat......[Read More]

Massachusetts, like all other states, allows individuals who are cited for speeding or parking violations to check and pay their tickets online. This is convenient, as some printed citations do not state the full amount owed and, if past due, the amount may change. Any individual with access to the ......[Read More]

Drop boxes are placed in a variety of different businesses, from banks and video stores to post offices and government buildings. Many of these drop boxes are very close to traffic, and potentially dangerous for people who are not careful when using the drop box. Good engineering and proper safety d......[Read More]

Many people will accrue at least 5 speeding tickets over the course of their lifetime, totaling over $1200 per speeding ticket.This type of speeding statistic is crazy, but true.The reason why this happens to so many innocent people is for one they do not know the law and number two there is speedin......[Read More]

To ride a motorcycle in New York, you'll need to follow the rules.motorcycle image by Bionic Media from Fotolia.comCompared with cars, motorcycles can provide a cheaper form of transportation. Insurance, fuel and maintenance often cost less for a motorcycle, which can average higher miles.........[Read More]

Cars bearing a handicapped parking permit in Toronto receive special treatment.handicapped sign image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comHandicapped parking permits, also known as accessible parking permits, are available to Toronto residents who are either permanently or temporarily.........[Read More]

There are two types of photo enforcement systems in the state of Arizona: red-light cameras and speed cameras. With a red-light camera, a violation occurs when the vehicle drives into an intersection after the traffic light has turned red. The second type of photo camera is a mobile speed camera van......[Read More]

When renting a car, there are several rules to keep in mind. While rules and restrictions may vary both by rental company and by state, there are some basic rules that all car rental companies enforce and that all prospective renters must adhere to. Learning more about these rules before.........[Read More]

A traffic ticket can put points on your license, increase your insurance premium and get your driving privileges revoked. Each jurisdiction has a different set of rules regulating tickets, but you are guaranteed the right to defend yourself. A jurisdiction can be a town, city, county or state. The r......[Read More]

Reconditioned titles are issued to cars that have been previously slated for salvage and sent to the junkyard. When the vehicle is rescued, repaired and passes inspection, the state gives it a reconditioned title. But not all reasons for a reconditioned or salvage title are necessarily bad.......[Read More]

California child restraint laws are for the protection of children.viaje seguro 2 image by Lina Antony from Fotolia.comAccording to Childseat.org, traffic accidents are the number one cause of death and permanent injury to children. Furthermore, 80 percent of child fatalities could have.........[Read More]

Cities such as Denver regulate where and when drivers can park.denver image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.comLike most major metropolitan centers, Denver restricts where vehicles can park and the hours when parking is permitted. In the downtown district, roadside parking is allowed in.........[Read More]

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has extensive traffic regulations, which are consolidated in the 2006 Highway Traffic Act. Several of these laws apply specifically to highways, which are defined in the act as any road meant to be used by the general public for driving, but do not.........[Read More]

One of the most important aspects of a defense in traffic court is refuting the evidence against you. It is the right of every citizen to see the supposed evidence implicating him in a crime before the trial. The process of obtaining this evidence is called "discovery." You must file a motion for di......[Read More]

A valid drivers license is extremely important for a number for reasons, including allowing you to legally drive and for identification purposes. You may visit your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles office and the office will be able to provide information on the status of your driver's licen......[Read More]

Driving under the influence, known colloquially in the UK as 'drink-driving', is governed under three Acts of Parliament: the Road Traffic Act 1988, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, and the Road Traffic Act 1991. The Acts deem that you are committing an offence if you drive or are foun......[Read More]

Avoid speed wobbles on a skateboard by practicing your riding technique and adjusting the tightness of your board's trucks. Speed wobbles occur when high speeds are reached, usually on a steep hill. Perfecting your ability to distribute your weight properly, along with footbreaking and slides, will ......[Read More]

With the death of a spouse comes the responsibility of transferring the auto title into the survivor's name. You will have to prove in person your identity as the beneficiary of the title. With the right documentation completed and the proper fees paid, you can change the title at your local Departm......[Read More]

Find out what the helmet law is in Denton, Texas.Girl Staing on Road Inside Park With Bicycle and Helmet image by Andrei Merkulov from Fotolia.comWhile many states have laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets, Texas is not one of them. There are also no laws in Denton County regarding.........[Read More]