Seeing those red and blue lights behind you feels like a bad dream. You think, “It’s gotta be someone else’s problem, I didn’t do anything!” But nope, it’s you. Heart pounding, you pull over, confused and trying to figure out what rule you broke. After a chat with the officer, there you are with a ticket for something you didn’t even know about. Let’s steer clear of this bumpy road by understanding the kinds of traffic tickets out there.
Speeding
The most popular type of ticket given to drivers is the speeding ticket. You will need to know the laws pertaining to speeding in your state along with the penalties involved with speeding.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has reached new levels with the emergence of smart phones. Find out about distracted driver laws, texting and driving, the laws of cell phone use, enforcement laws, and others.
Driving Without a Valid Driver’s License
No matter what state you live in, it’s required to have your driver’s license with you at all times while driving. Find about about the laws in your state pertaining to driving without a license and the penalties that come along with it.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Driving away from the scene of an accident is against the law in most states, which is especially true in the case of someone getting injured. Find out about the specifics of hit-and-run laws and what your duties are as a driver after witnessing an accident.
Reckless Driving
Driving recklessly essentially means you are driving with no regard for the safety of others. This section tells you all about what may be considered reckless driving, which includes things such as racing and running from the police.
Running a Red Light or Stop Sign
Many people are killed each year from those who knowingly or unknowingly run a red light or stop sign and hit somebody crossing the intersection. Very serious penalties can be involved for this offense, so be sure to check out your state’s laws related to traffic control signals to find out when it is unlawful to turn at a red light.
You will see great benefits from learning and following all of the laws related to traffic tickets. One benefit is that you will avoid the fines from traffic tickets while also avoiding potential accidents, but one benefit you may not be aware of is that you can save more on your car insurance by having a clean driving record, which starts with knowing the laws.
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