Understanding the different traffic laws and regulations can seem like a daunting task at first. There are so many variations of general laws between cities and states that you won’t be able to know them all when you travel.
However, don’t get discouraged or feel like you can’t drive out of state because you don’t know about these different variations of the law.
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The most important part of driving is to consistently practice safe driving habits wherever you go. The most common traffic violations drivers are charged with stem from unsafe driving actions.
To avoid being ticketed or charged for one of these violations, practice safe driving habits and be constantly aware of other potentially reckless drivers around you.
Speeding
Speeding is the most commonly cited traffic violation in the United States. Whether he was following traffic or missed a speed limit zone change, a police officer can pull him over and charge him with a traffic violation.
The best way to avoid this charge is to be aware of the current speed limit and, even if traffic is speeding around you, to follow the appropriate speed limit.
Reckless driving
Reckless driving is an umbrella term that encompasses any form of distracted and harmful driving that results in an accident or injury to another person. Although it may seem normal to multitask while driving, taking your eyes off the road for any reason can cause you to miss important road signs around you.
Keep your eyes on the road at all times and have your passengers take care of things like navigating, changing radio stations, and adjusting things in the car so you can focus on driving.
Running on the red light
It is quite common to see someone in the lane next to you speed up when you see a traffic light changing to go through the intersection before it turns red. This usually involves exceeding the speed limit and is considered reckless driving as it could cause an accident and injure other drivers in the intersection.
Likewise, running a stop sign can be very dangerous, as oncoming traffic could already be in the intersection when you passed the sign. T-Bone accidents are very common and can be very damaging to all parties involved.
No stopping for pedestrians
One of the most frustrating things for a driver is getting stuck behind a vehicle that is constantly stopped on the side of the road. For example, commuter buses and school buses make frequent stops to allow passengers to get on and off the vehicle.
It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when pedestrians are coming and going, and it is important to yield to these types of vehicles to ensure your safety and the safety of other passengers.
How to react
If you or someone you know was recently charged with a traffic violation, don’t hesitate to seek legal help. Not getting legal help or handling your charge yourself can result in serious fines, penalties, and in the worst case, the loss of your license.