The question of whether cell phone use while driving is really dangerous keeps popping up again and again. It would seem obvious that operating a cell phone while driving would probably create a traffic safety hazard, while texting should not be done at all when a person is driving. However, many states are still slow to consider or pass legislation that would prohibit either of these activities. (more…)
At DTA, we receive a large number of calls from people who have received a warning letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that their insurance has been canceled and they are in danger of losing their driver license. The following article is based on information provided on the DHSMV website that explains why these letters are issued and what a driver is supposed to do if he or she receives one. (more…)
Defensive driving courses in Texas started out for insurance discount purposes only. Eventually, it was written in the law where Texas drivers had the option to take a TEA approved driver safety course (a.k.a. defensive driving) to keep a traffic ticket off of their driving record. The benefit to selecting this option is that it keeps users from accumulating points which can cost them significantly financially in the event of multiple tickets or accidents in the form of DPS or insurance surcharges. (more…)
Have you been ordered by a Florida judge or court to complete 8-hour traffic school? After searching around, you might have run into a lot of 4-hour basic driver improvement courses, but no 8-hour ones. Don’t fret, the 8-hour course is out there, and it can be taken in the classroom or on the Internet. (more…)
There is currently much debate in Florida concerning an issue called the “Accident Tax.” More aptly described, this is when a city or county agency charges a flat fee to a driver who is found to be at-fault in a collision. The fee can range from $180 to $800, depending on the type of emergency services called to the scene. (more…)
As many states are tightening up their requirements for driver licensing, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has also recently followed suit. Florida teens who are looking to get their first learner’s permit should take note of the documents that will now be accepted as proof of identity or residential address so that they will not waste a trip to their local driver license office. (more…)
The Virginia State Police recently announced that they will launch the next phase of Operation Air, Land and Speed in the greater Hampton Roads area on March 12th and 13th, 2009. While the operation primarily targets speeders, it is intended to catch a wide variety of traffic violations, including reckless and aggressive drivers, impaired drivers, and people not wearing their safety belts. (more…)
No matter what state you live in, laws are constantly changing. For example, in recent years, many states have adopted “move over laws” to help protect law enforcement and emergency personnel while they are working on the roadside. Do you know the requirements of Florida’s Move Over Law? If not, you should! Obeying this law could save a life. (more…)
It is never a good feeling when you see those flashing red lights in your rear view mirror. Now what do you do? The process can be a bit confusing, but if you make the smart move and choose to take a defensive driving course to keep the violation off your record this guide will help simplify things: (more…)
We are fairly certain that the city of Lakeland, Florida will soon be handing out more traffic tickets to drivers, as new cameras are being installed on several local traffic signals to catch red light runners. The cameras, which are part of a “red light camera project,” should be active in June, 2009, according to Assistant Chief Bill LePere of the Lakeland Police Department. (more…)
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