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Vehicular Manslaughter and Homicide Laws and Penalties
Fatal accidents can end up as manslaughter charges or not, depending on the nature of the driver's conduct (and sometimes the victim's conduct). ... READ MORE
When Can Police Use a Drug-Sniffing Dog at a Traffic Stop?
The sensitive noses of drug dogs give law enforcement an effective tool for detecting illegal drugs. For this reason, narcotics-sniffing dogs are a common sight in airports and border crossings. But what about when police employ the services of a drug-sniffing canine during a routine traffic stop? ... READ MORE
Unlawful Vehicle Searches & Seizures
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits police from conducting “unreasonable searches and seizures.” And these constitutional protections apply to search and seizures of a vehicle. Here are the basics of how courts determine whether a vehicle search was lawful. ... READ MORE
The Consequences of Causing a Car Crash Involving Injuries or Property Damage
Most drivers will at some point be involved in a collision. Car accidents can involve all sorts of consequences: The at-fault motorist may face an insurance rate spike, lawsuits, and even criminal charges. ... READ MORE
What Is the Move Over Law? Which States Have a Law on Yielding to Emergency Vehicles?
All states have “move-over” laws that require drivers to yield to law enforcement vehicles, firetrucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles that are responding to emergencies. Generally, these laws also require drivers to vacate the lane nearest to emergency vehicles that are parked at the roadside. ... READ MORE
Traffic Stops, Roadblocks, and Checkpoints: What’s the Law?
And when police stop a motorist—whether during a routine traffic stop or at a checkpoint—it’s generally considered a seizure for Fourth Amendment purposes. But the rules that apply to vehicle stops are different than those for other types of searches and seizures. Here are the basics. ... READ MORE
Red Light and Speed Camera Traffic Tickets
In many jurisdictions, cameras are used as a tool to enforce traffic laws. Cameras are also sometimes used to catch drivers who fail to pay tolls, don’t stop for school buses, or disobey railroad crossing signals. But this article discusses two of the more common examples of traffic cameras—red light and speed cameras. ... READ MORE
Traffic Offense Classifications: Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies
Traffic violations range in seriousness, and the legal processes for dealing with traffic-related offenses vary by state. However, in most states, traffic violations fall into one of three general categories: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. ... READ MORE
Parking Tickets and Violations
Parking violations aren’t usually crimes, but not dealing with a ticket properly can create serious problems. ... READ MORE
Out-of-State Speeding Tickets
Most motorists will at some point end up driving out of state—lots of people drive across state borders for business and pleasure. But what happens if you get a traffic ticket while driving through another state? Do you have to go to court or pay the fine? And will an out-of-state traffic conviction affect your home-state driving record? ... READ MORE
 

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