Related Questions from DMV Answers

• How can I reduce my speeding ticket cost?

  Methods vary by state, but some common ways to reduce speeding ticket cost include: Being a first-time offender. Not speeding more than a certain number of miles over the speed limit. Contesting the ticket in court. Depending on the nature of the traffic ticket, you might want to bring a traffic ticket attorney along with you. However, one of the most popular ways to reduce speeding ticket cost or dismiss a traffic ticket altogether is traffic school attendance. The grid below outlines which states consider dismissing traffic tickets or reducing speeding ticket costs if the driver attends traffic school. The bad news is that not every state does; the good news is that most states offer at least point reduction to your driving record. Once you check your state, be sure to talk with your local court and driver license agency for details.
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• What is the cell phone law in my state?

  Before trying to contact a friend or family member while driving, know the cell phone law of the state you're in. Otherwise you may receive a traffic ticket with a hefty fine. This also applies to text messaging, which many states, over the last year, have enacted laws banning this practice.If you need to know your state's cell phone traffic law, contact your DMV or state police. Or, if you need to know now, consult the grid below.  
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• Where are the violation codes so I can decipher my citation?

  Violation codes, or traffic codes, are generally found on the state or local government Web sites. They may be called “Vehicle Code,” “Revised Statutes,” or “Traffic Laws.” The easiest way to find yours would be to perform a search for your specific citation number along with your state name. You can sometimes get a citation dismissed or the points removed from your record by attending traffic school. Rules vary by state on options to clear traffic tickets. If you don’t think you are in the wrong regarding your citation, consider consulting a traffic ticket attorney for advice on how to proceed.
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• How long does it take to check a drivers license status?

  How fast is your computer? If you check drivers license status via an online service, you should receive a driving record, with all of your driving information (points, citations, suspensions...), within seconds of ordering. If you order by mail, it obviously will take days to receive. Fortunately, you have plenty of online services to choose from. There are many private companies specializing in driving records, requiring nothing more than your name and a credit card. Most DMV sites also offer driving records, with many providing a list of different records to choose from. In Texas, for example, the Department of Public Safety offers driving records based on the following categories: Status Record, Three-Year History, List of All Accidents and Violations, Certified Three-Year History, Certified List of All Accidents and Violations and Certified Abstract of Driving Record. If you're uncertain of the current status of your license, a driving record could save you money and preserve y...
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• According to the rules of the road, do pedestrians always have the right of way?

  To be a safe driver, you must understand the rules of the road. This includes knowing how to share the road with pedestrians. One in six traffic fatalities is a pedestrian, so it's extremely important to be safe whenever you encounter someone traveling on foot. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Crosswalks are typically marked with white lines and located at corners, but they can sometimes be in the middle of the block. Yellow crosswalk lines may be used to indicate school crossings and some crosswalks may have flashing lights. Pedestrians who are crossing the road at a point other than a marked crosswalk must yield the right of way to all vehicles. People sometimes use the term "jaywalking" to describe pedestrians walking outside of crosswalks. This is generally not a legal term. Most states allow pedestrians to cross outside of designated crosswalks if they yield to oncoming traffic. The only absolute exception to the standard right of way rules involves blind pedest...
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