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    The Importance of Obeying Traffic Laws Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the road. If we do not follow them we are not only putting ourselves at risk but also innocent bystanders and drivers. By knowing the rules of the road, practicing good driving skills and generally taking care as a road user, you help play a vital role in preventing a crash. You will also be making road safety policies more effective. Many factors play a role in road safety including following

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    Cars and Trucks on U.S. Roads). Even though modern technology has opened windows to a new world of possibilities, individuals still take such developments for granted. Drivers thoughtlessly violate traffic laws, which in return, result in a range of consequences. For this reason, citizens should respect laws to avoid getting themselves into trouble and to grow an appreciation for the current way of life. Undoubtedly, transportation hasn’t always been as accessible as it is now. For centuries, people

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    Laws are rules that bind all people living in a community. Laws protect our general safety and ensure our rights as citizens against abuse by other people, organizations and by the government. Laws exist at the local, state and national level. There are laws that protect the rights of citizens such as the Bill of Rights that protect our freedom of speech, religion and the press. There are laws that protect people from discrimination of race, gender and age and disabilities. There are also rules

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    A NYPD officer was recently recorded telling a traffic violator it was Mayor de Blasio's fault the violator was getting a traffic violation summons. However, the fact of the matter remains--who committed the violation, you, or the Mayor? If you received a summons under the Mayors, Vision Zero enforcement policy, taking it to court, pleading the policy is at fault, will not help your case. Wasn't it you that allegedly violated the law? Yes, so fight the violation on its merits, not blaming someone

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    necessarily as strict as they should be. A traffic law that should be really emphasised is the speed limit. Cops allow people to go over by 5 but sometimes they will even allow 10 over. If the speed limit is 60, it should be 60 not 65. People know they can get away with it so they do it. The greater the speed of the car the more likely it is going to cause serious accidents. Cell phones have become more popular over the years. They need to be stricter laws for them. In ohio everyone is forbidden to

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    effectively enforcing traffic laws is becoming more and more complex. The cost of reckless driving is astronomically high, both physically and financially. In 2007, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that speeding-related crashes cost society a staggering $40.4 billion per year, and speed was a major contributing factor in at least thirty-one percent of all fatal crashes (citation needed). Most drivers can agree that the United States needs to enforce speed laws because all drivers

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    Essay There are three types of drivers in this world: competent, overcautious, and reckless. After driving for many years in frustrating rush hour traffic, one might find there are three types of drivers, competent drivers who keep the flow going, over cautious drivers who cause slow and backed up traffic, and reckless drivers who weave in and out of traffic causing one near death experience after another. Trying to sort out what type of driver a person might be is an extremely challenging task. In a

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    DMV to evaluate driving records. Everyone starts off with a clean driving record; if you get a traffic ticket you points can go up. Tickets for speeding, parking tickets, not using turn signals, parking in handicapped spots, reckless driving, DUI, DWI, driving on a suspended license, driving without a license or drag racing can all make your points go up. You can receive one point for less severe traffic violations including speeding, running a red light, not using turn signals or getting into an

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    you received a California Traffic Ticket for CVC 4152.5? Moving to another state can be stressful. If a driver is unfamiliar with the rules, receiving a citation for CVC 4152.5 can make a start in a new place rough. Our office is here to assist in your needs. If you received a traffic ticket under CVC 4152.5, we want to alleviate the worries. Contact us, to ask how we can help you avoid court, fines, and increased insurance rates. Our legal team is not your typical law firm, as

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    Getting a ticket for violating traffic laws is more than just a nuisance. You can lose your license if you accept the accusation and pay the ticket. The consequences vary depending on the traffic crime that you commit, but they are all rough. Speeding can get you hefty fines along with license points that can make driving expensive for you. Insurance premiums could skyrocket, and your access to driving positions could be limited. Some traffic offenses such as drunk driving can land you in jail. Scheduling

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