Here you will find resources for motor vehicle violations.
Each state has a system that assigns a point value to different kinds of traffic offenses, used by the state’s motor vehicle department to keep track of the driving records of all licensed drivers in the state. More serious offenses have higher point values, whereas minor violations are assigned minimal points.
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If a driver accumulates a certain number of points within a given time frame, his or her driving privileges can be suspended. Insurance companies also have access to this information and may use it as a basis to raise insurance premiums.
Even good, safety-focused drivers can be charged with a traffic violation. If you have been issued a traffic ticket and would like to learn more about the potential impact on your driving record and car insurance rates (and about your rights to “fight” the ticket) the best place to start is to speak with an experienced Traffic Ticket Attorney in your area. A Traffic Ticket Attorney will evaluate all aspects of your case and explain all options available to you — including the administrative procedure and driving record penalties you can expect — and will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
*All fines are and penalties accrued can be doubled in a construction zone.
Vehicles without proper headlights such as many ATV’s and Mopeds cannot be driven more then 45 MPH.
When approached by an officer while driving or in charge of a vehicle, no person shall:
Anyone who commits one of the 5 above infractions is guilty of a Class “A” misdemeanor and subject to a fine of $500 or more.
Complying with Sobriety Checkpoints is mandatory. Sobriety Checkpoints can only be set up under order from the Superior Court of the State. The State will always take action to notify driver’s in advance of Sobriety Checkpoint setups.
Every driver must follow the lawful direction of any police officer with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. The fine for not following police directions on the road is $100. This also goes for following traffic direction from Flagpersons and Crossing Guards.
People riding animals or animal-drawn vehicles are to be treated as any other driver on the road.
One must give right-of-way to any highway construction or maintenance personnel vehicles or employees.
It is illegal to interfere or tamper with any traffic devices, signs, or signals.
Any operator must drive on the right side of the road.
Pedestrians have right-of-way for the full duration they are in a crosswalk.
It is the responsibility of the driver to exercise due care when driving to avoid pedestrians, and understand the directions given by signals and signs.
Drivers are also expected to do everything they can to avoid creating lane blockages or “gridlock.”
Pedestrians are not allowed to solicit rides or business on the side of the road (hitch hiking).
Operators cannot pass a school bus while on a single lane road. While the school bus has its lights flashing, it is the responsibility of the driver to stay 25 feet behind the school bus.
While on the road, it is the driver’s sole responsibility to drive the proper speed. There will always be signs on the side of the road which indicate what the speed limit of the road are. While the following penalties are for driving too fast, it is also the responsibility of the driver to drive a safe and responsible speed.
If there is no sign indicating the proper speed for the road, here are the general rules:
“Bluetooth” and other hand-free devices and services are allowed provided they do not take the driver’s attention off of the road. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to use hands-free devices.
Distracted driving is a $100 fine for a first offense, and then increases to $250 and $500 for subsequent offenses. Drivers under 18 face license suspension for violations of this rule.
While operating a motor vehicle, the driver must be 100% hands free effective July 1, 2015.
This means cell phones cannot be used, even at red lights and stop signs. The only time the driver is allowed to use a phone and drive is in an instance where the driver is connected to 911 for emergency service.
“Bluetooth” and other hand-free devices and services are allowed provided they do not take the driver’s attention off of the road. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to use hands-free devices.
Distracted driving is a $100 fine for a first offense, and then increases to $250 and $500 for subsequent offenses. Drivers under 18 face license suspension for violations of this rule.
Penalties according to miles per hour above the speed limit:
Penalties escalate in severity when violations occur in a 65 MPH zone:
Any type of vehicle racing on public roads such streets or highways is completely prohibited. This goes for any type of vehicle, including mopeds and bicycles. Organized time trials are also not allowed. Getting caught Road Racing carries a minimum of a reckless driving charge, with the following penalties:
The Negligent Driving charge also carries the same penalties as the reckless driving charge.
Cars cannot be stopped, stood, or parked in the following 15 places:
Vehicles cannot be left unattended without the ignition being off and the car being locked.
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