Starting June 1 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, will become the first municipality in the nation to ban all cell phone use by drivers. The new ban on cell phone use includes hands-free devices such as Blue Tooth connections. If you try to talk on your cell while you are behind the wheel of your automobile [...]
Category: "Driving Rules"
Colorado Targets ‘Stoned’ Drivers For DUI
Some Colorado lawmakers are looking to expand the definition of ‘driving under the influence’ to include being under the effects of marijuana. Although no definitive study has been done, analysts theorize that there are more drivers operating vehicles under the influence of marijuana than there are drunk drivers. Studies done by the AAA have shown [...]
States Grappling With New Laws For Interstate Truck Drivers
Trucking is on the minds of legislators in almost every state as they race against a deadline to implement a new federal mandate meant to improve interstate trucking safety. The new law takes effect January 30 and requires all states to collect and store medical proof from truck drivers that they are in good enough [...]
NY Cracks Down on Distracted Drivers
Governor Cuomo Signs Law Strengthening Enforcement Against Drivers Caught Using Handheld Electronic Devices New Legislation Makes Using Handheld Electronic Devices while Driving a Primary Traffic Offense; Additional Regulation will Increase Penalty from 2 Points to 3 Points for Cell Phone and Electronic Device Usage While Driving Albany, NY (July 12, 2011) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo [...]
Traffic School Rule Change – Court Dismissal Changing to Conviction
Effective July 1, 2011, California courts must report traffic safety violations as convictions.
Odd Tales On The Road – International Edition
There may be some odd traffic rules in the United States such as: you’re not allowed to shoot wild animals from your vehicle (no sharks either)… but today we’re going to focus on the oddities of driving internationally. The Famous Hook Turn ONLY in Melbourne This turn was created to insure that Trams had the [...]
Do you know why I pulled you over?
If you have attended one of our defensive driving school courses you would probably know the answer. Many states still have a number of antiquated state driving laws that are simply crazy. Got a housecoat? If you’re a woman, it’s illegal to wear one while driving in California…. ; In Glendale, Arizona – cars are [...]
Cell Phone Use While Driving: New Level of Fail
Ian Charles Mason, age 34 from Jamul California did not pay any attention to law enforcement officers who constantly advised him against distracted driving. As a worker from an comedy traffic school, I warn everyone to refrain from using his cell phone while on the road. Due to the unheeded advice, Mason lost his stash [...]
Red Light Tickets Throw ‘Em Out
If you haven’t heard of Mr. Traffic Ticket yet; he may become one of your best friends. A San Diego attorney, Mitchell Mehdy aka Mr. Traffic Ticket is telling a judge to take red light camera tickets, and throw ‘em out! We agree. You get hit with $460 ticket and have to defend yourself against [...]