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A Day in Traffic Court
Read about what to expect if you decide to resolve a traffic ticket by going to traffic court. ... READ MORE
Moving and Non-Moving Traffic Violations
Determining whether a traffic violation is “moving” or “non-moving” may seem obvious, but it’s not always a straightforward question of whether the vehicle was in motion. “Non-moving” is basically a legal term that indicates a violation is exempt from certain penalties and recording measures. ... READ MORE
Getting a Ticket for Running a Stop Sign
Running a stop sign is one of the most common ways drivers end up in traffic court. Here is some basic information about stop sign laws, potential defenses to a stop sign ticket, and standard penalties for stop sign violations. ... READ MORE
Getting a Ticket for Running a Red Light
Red light tickets are common and the laws that govern signals are fairly uniform across the states. However, red light camera tickets sometimes result in different penalties than those that are imposed for officer-issued citations. ... READ MORE
What’s the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Traffic Violations?
How the classification as "primary" or "secondary" determines whether police can pull you over for a traffic violation. ... READ MORE
Can a Speeding Ticket be a Misdemeanor or Felony?
Speeding tickets are generally traffic infractions, meaning they aren’t considered crimes and can lead to fines but no jail time. However, under certain circumstances, excessive vehicle speed can be charged as a misdemeanor or even felony. ... READ MORE
Reckless Driving
Though the term "reckless driving" is somewhat vague, courts and juries have had no problem knowing it when they see it. ... READ MORE
Law Enforcement Checkpoints and Roadblocks: Are They Legal?
How Fourth Amendment protections apply to law enforcement roadblocks and checkpoints. ... READ MORE
Three Types of Excessive-Speed Laws: Absolute, Presumed, and Basic
Excessive-speed laws vary by state. But generally, there are three types of speed-limit laws: "absolute," "presumed" (also called "prima facie" or "presumptive"), and "absolute." Find out what the differences are. ... READ MORE
 

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