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    Traffic Ticket Myths: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?

    Woman Pleading with Officer Writing Ticket
    Date posted: August 7, 2012

    When it comes to speeding tickets and other traffic violations, long-accepted “facts” are often myths, and things we think can’t possibly be true actually are. What if your ticketing officer doesn’t show up to court? How valid is the “faulty radar” defense? If there aren’t any signatures on the ticket, does it still count? Knowing [...]

    Using Witnesses When Fighting a Traffic Ticket

    People After Car Accident
    Date posted: August 7, 2012

    Mistakes happen. Even the most seasoned drivers sometimes slip up behind the wheel and get stuck with speeding tickets or other traffic tickets. If you receive a speeding ticket or other traffic citation, you might choose to admit guilt and pay the price, or you might decide to contest a traffic ticket instead. If you [...]

    The Pros and Cons of Fighting a Traffic Ticket

    Police Car in Side Mirror of Car
    Date posted: August 7, 2012

    Whether you get a traffic violation because you forgot to use your turn signal or a speeding ticket because you were driving too fast on a two-lane road, it’s common to freak out when you receive a traffic ticket. After all, traffic tickets bring annoying, expensive, and sometimes even serious penalties like: Fines and other [...]

    What’s Covered in a Defensive Driving Course?

    Hand Buckling Seat Belt
    Date posted: August 2, 2012

    A defensive driving course, or what some call traffic school, benefits all drivers, regardless of age or driving ability. A typical class, which includes online defensive driving programs, covers: Traffic crash statistics, including times when most crashes occur and age groups with the highest accident rates. The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol [...]

    In Defense of Defensive Driving Courses

    Hands Driving Steering Wheel on the Road
    Date posted: August 2, 2012

    Whether you’re a seasoned driver or brand new behind the wheel, a defensive driving course can help improve your driving skills. Learn all about the benefits of defensive driving classes so you can defend your schooling with pride. Traffic School Helps You Right Your Wrongs Many states require drivers to go to traffic school if they’ve [...]

    How to Replace a Lost Defensive Driving Completion Certificate

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    Date posted: August 2, 2012

    If you rack up a few speeding tickets, the court might require you to attend traffic school. Depending on your state’s laws and your personal situation, what you lose in time you could gain in point reduction on your driver’s license. Courts and insurance companies often require proof that you’ve completed these courses in order [...]

    Defend Your Driving: Submitting Your Defensive Driving Certificate of Completion

    Adult Learning on Laptop in Classroom
    Date posted: August 2, 2012

    If you’ve had your fair share of speeding tickets or other traffic violations, or if your drivers license is revoked or suspended, your state might require you to take a defensive driving course. On the other hand, you might volunteer to go to traffic school to refresh your skills behind the wheel or to dismiss [...]

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