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Driving safely requires careful attention to detail and consistent adherence to the law. Unfortunately, the more time people spend at the wheel, the more likely they are to become complacent about safety. Drivers may fall into bad habits such as speeding or slowing...
People who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving may sometimes wonder why the police officer pulled them over. This isn’t always easy for them to ascertain, but it can play a critical role in a criminal defense strategy. In order to conduct a traffic...
While speeding charges may not be the worst charges you could face, they can still prove problematic. Aside from the immediate penalties and consequences a conviction could bring, you should consider how they could affect your overall history. Speeding charges can...
Imagine cruising down the scenic roads of Missouri, your favorite tunes playing softly in the background. Suddenly, your phone buzzes with a message. It can be tempting to check the text, but before you reach for your phone, there's a new law you need to know about. ...
The consumption of alcohol when operating a motor vehicle is prohibited and can lead to legal consequences. In Missouri, having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle when driving is prohibited and can result in legal action, including fines. What containers...
The months between the Memorial Day weekend in May and Labor Day in September are collectively referred to as the “100 deadliest days of summer.” While many of us have fond memories of hot summer days spent cruising the back roads or going on family vacations, others...
Fatal highway work zone crashes reached an all-time high last year, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Thirty-five people were killed in these crashes in our state. These work zones can be highly dangerous because too often, drivers don’t...
Missouri remained among the states with no law against using a hand-held cellphone while driving until last year. While the new “hands-free” took effect last summer, Missourians have had a long time to adjust their behavior before actually being cited for talking or...
It’s never smart to leave the scene of a vehicle crash without at least checking to see what kind of damage or injuries to others occurred. Unfortunately, people do it all too often. Sometimes, they simply panic – especially if they know they were in the wrong. In...
Some traffic violations are more serious than others. Someone who exceeds the posted speed limit, for example, would typically only need to worry about paying a fine. If an infraction leads to a crash, then there could be additional consequences. Yet, some traffic...