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• What if I miss the deadline to take defensive driving classes to get a ticket dismissed?

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  • Drivers License > Education > Traffic School

  Missed Traffic School Deadline If you miss your deadline for a defensive driving course, contact the court about getting an extension. Only a court judge can make this decision. A traffic school has no say in the matter. And though there are no guarantees of being granted an extension, it's worth your while to ask. Otherwise having the traffic ticket or speeding ticket on your driving record will cause a spike in your auto insurance rates.  Even if you're not seeking an extension, be sure to alert the court of your missed deadline. Silence on your behalf could prompt the court to issue a you warrant for not fulfilling your court-imposed requirements. Online Traffic School Flexibility Be sure to check if your state recognizes online defensive driving classes. If so, an online traffic school can give you great flexibility in terms of completing the course. You don't have to alter your schedule to attend evening or weekend classes at some designated site. Instead you can complete...
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• Can I buy or sell a car if I have a warrant?

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  • Tickets Fines Citations > Warrants

  There’s no law against this. However, if you sell the vehicle to an out of state buyer who, by law, must submit to a Vehicle Identification Number inspection, you will be exposing yourself to police scrutiny. This also bears true with buying a vehicle. If you register and title it under your name, your arrest warrant will appear on DMV records. And there’s a strong chance DMV officials will alert local authorities.
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• Do I need to notify the DMV if I am involved in a fender bender?

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  • Reports and Records

  Fender Bender or Car Crash? The answer to this question depends on your state and the extent of your car accident. For a simple fender bender, you only need to exchange contact and auto insurance information with the other involved party and alert your car insurance company. You don't have to contact the police or file an accident report.  If, however, injuries are involved - for example, rather than a fender getting tapped and actual car crash took place - you must contact the police. This also applies to extensive auto or property damage. The amounts vary by state. In North Carolina, for example, you must notify the police if damage exceeds $1,000, while in Idaho you only call the police if the damage amount tops $1,500. And in California you're required to submit a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (Form SR 1) to the DMV if damages top $750. Failure to submit this form could lead to driving privileges getting suspended.If there's any doubt on your behal...
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• How do I complete a NY drivers license renewal online? New York

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  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Decide if You're Eligible for Online License Renewal First, determine whether you can renew your NY driver license online. You CANNOT renew online if you possess one of the following: A learner permit. A conditional or restricted license. A driver license that requires an ignition interlock device. A document that contains the words "Valid Without Photo." A regular driver license that you want converted into an Enhanced Driver License (EDL). In addition, you cannot use the online renewal option if: Your current New York drivers license is suspended or revoked. Your driver license expires more than one year from today. Your driver license expired more than two years ago. You live in another country. You want to eliminate a restriction for corrective lenses or a hearing aid from your driver license. Your Eye Test Report (either form MV-619 or form MV-619R) was completed by an eye specialist outside of the United States. You are required to wear telescopic lenses.&n...
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• What are the Federal CDL regulations?

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  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Commercial Drivers License

  Outlining the CDL Federal Regulations Any CDL driver who operates across state lines must adhere to federal regulations. These are national rules in addition to the commercial license regulations imposed by your home state. The failure to meet federal regulations could lead to the suspension or loss of your CDL.Simply put, these federal regulations cover: Owning a valid state-issued commercial license. Having proper identification. Notifying your employer of certain situations. Undergoing medical examinations. But don’t worry; we’ve outlined them for you below. Own a Valid State-Issued Commercial License To legally cross state lines in a commercial vehicle you must own a valid commercial driver license. The CDL class of your vehicle must correspond to the CDL class listed on your license. The same applies for endorsements. For example, to drive a vehicle carrying hazardous waste you must hold a hazardous waste endorsement. Identification All state-issued CDLs mu...
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