Pros and Cons of Fighting a Traffic Ticket
After receiving a traffic citation, drivers face a serious dilemma: is it worth fighting the ticket? It’s difficult to predict the outcome of a case, and no one wants to fight a traffic ticket only to receive a bad verdict. As with everything, you have to weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether or […]
New California DUI Laws Uber & Lyft Drivers Need to Know
If you drive for Uber and Lyft, you know that ridesharing is prone to a lot of legal controversy. Some of the debates include: The state of California has taken action on one of these core issues. A new DUI law for Uber and Lyft drivers will take effect on July 1, 2018. Here’s why […]
How Traffic Ticket Penalties Affect Teen Drivers
As a teen driver, you may make some mistakes every now and then. You’re still learning whenever you get behind the wheel. You don’t have the luxury of decades of experience yet. Therefore, you may end up with a red light camera ticket or another type of traffic violation. If this is the case, you […]
How To Check Your Driving Record for Traffic Tickets
Accessing your driving record varies from state to state and is rarely, if ever, free. However, if you’re unsure of your driver history or unpaid tickets, ignorance can be costly. When your record goes unchecked, you may have outstanding warrants or violations that can compromise your driver status. To help you access your driving record, […]
How To Check Your Drivers License Status
Whenever you operate a vehicle, you always need a valid driver’s license. If you’re ever unsure of the status of your license after a reckless driving ticket in California or any other state, be sure to check your driving record at the DMV. Unfortunately, the DMV doesn’t always make it easy to access your public […]
How To Check Your DMV Points
In an age where public records are all over the internet, you’d think it would be easier to access your public driving record. However, not all states make it simple. If you need to look up how many points you have on your license, find legal representation to help you navigate the system. The best […]
How To Check for Warrants
If you don’t pay your ticket or fail to appear in court, you risk facing a warrant for your arrest. However, mistakes happen. You could have missed your court appearance without realizing or have an outstanding red light camera ticket from months or years ago. If you suspect you have warrants in your name, don’t […]
How to Avoid Future Driving Tickets
Getting a traffic ticket is not only nerve-wracking and embarrassing, but it can cut into your busy day as well. Depending on your driving history, a traffic ticket could even mean an increase in your car insurance rates. A speeding ticket deferral may help in this area, but it’s not always possible to get one. […]
How to Avoid a Vehicle Search
Getting pulled over by the police is one of the most intimidating and scariest experiences. It’s important to stay as calm as possible whenever you are in this situation. You don’t need a traffic stop to turn into something worse. What may start as a simple stop may end with you getting a careless driving […]
Getting Pulled Over in a Rental Car in California
Whether you’re in town on business and need to get around or you simply wanted to try out the latest luxury car without committing to a hefty monthly payment, driving a rental car is convenient and even fun. What may not be as fun is being pulled over in one. Whether getting an illegal U-turn […]