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...
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What are the consequences for leaving the scene of a crash?
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...
What constitutes reckless driving in Missouri?
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...
How much does a Missouri traffic ticket cost?
Getting a traffic ticket is a frustrating and embarrassing experience for the average motorist. No one wants to show up late to work because they get pulled over for driving too fast or failing to use their turn signal. When it does happen, drivers are usually eager...
2 more traffic errors that can cause big tickets
Make no mistake, driving comes with rules; a lot of rules. And with so many rules to master and obey, it’s no surprise that keeping up with what is legal and what is illegal can be a daunting task. However, even when you consider certain traffic violations, the law...
Dealing with a first-time speeding ticket
You are a reasonable, law-abiding citizen. You were probably unaware that you were exceeding the speed limit when a police officer halted you. Maybe you were not doing anything wrong at all. Even so, it’s distressing and maybe intimidating too, to say the least,...
Why do people defend against traffic tickets?
A Missouri police officer who thinks you violated the law may write you a ticket. That citation is a notice that you have violated the law. You theoretically have the right to defend yourself against that citation. However, many drivers do not make use of that right. ...
What does careless and imprudent driving mean?
We've all been in a situation where we are running late and driving a little faster than we should. Unfortunately, you could face several traffic violations if you're caught, including careless and imprudent driving. If you find yourself in this situation, you may...
3 traffic mistakes that could land you in trouble
To err is human, as the saying goes, and everyone is bound to make a mistake while driving. In fact, well over 90% of car wrecks are attributable to human error. Yet most motorists continue making the same mistakes again and again. Besides risking your life as well as...
Can you speed if your wife is in labor?
You've probably heard stories about babies being born in vehicles on the way to the hospital. If you are married and your wife is pregnant, you've probably thought about what you would do if she suddenly went into labor. In fact, people often talk about how they would...