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...
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...
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...
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,...
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. ...
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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...
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Technology plays a role in the issuing of many tickets. For example, if the police give you a speeding ticket, they use something to measure your speed. If they give you a DUI, they probably use a machine to measure your blood alcohol content. Yet, no technology is...