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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• Where can I access the traffic violation codes online?

  Conveniently, most states post these codes on one or several Web sites.A state government Web site that posts state laws online will include all state laws, and you’ll need to sift through to find the section that deals with vehicle code and, more specifically, the section that deals with all the traffic violation codes. On the other hand, if you search through your driver handbook or the Web site of the state agency that handles driver- and vehicle-related mattes (this agency varies by state, but think the DMV, your county clerk’s office, or a division of your state’s public safety, transportation, or revenue department), chances are you’ll find that agency has isolated just the vehicle code.Understanding your state’s traffic violation codes can help you avoid getting a traffic ticket and, in some cases, even help you prove your citation was unwarranted. AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois...
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• How much does it cost for license reinstatement?

  Each state, as the grid shows below, mandates different license reinstatement fees. Most fees vary depending on the nature of the suspended license. Insurance-related suspensions, for instance, are usually higher than traffic-ticket suspensions. But again, it depends on your state, which should inform you of your exact reinstatement fee.   Getting a drivers license reinstated requires more than just paying a reinstatement fee. For exact requirements, contact your local DMV office.
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• Is there a grace period for vehicle registration renewal?

  Generally, no. Some states, such as Texas, will give you a brief window after your expiration date. But, for the majority of states, your vehicle registration ends on your registration deadline with no grace period.Now, you can usually renew your registration after the deadline without having to pay a late registration penalty. Again, this varies depending on your state's vehicle registration renewal policy. Some states will make you pay extra even if you're one day late. However, most states will give you anywhere from 10 days to several months to renew without hitting you with additional charges.However, that still doesn't protect you from being nailed with a traffic ticket fine. And, those fees usually are much more expensive than the cost of the registration renewal. In most states, you're breaking the law if you haven't renewed your registration by the deadline - even by an hour.Check with your state's motor vehicle division to learn the renewal policy in yo...
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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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