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  • Three Types of Excessive-Speed Laws: Absolute, Presumed, and Basic
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    Excessive-speed laws vary by state. But generally, there are three types of speed-limit laws: "absolute," "presumed" (also called "prima facie" or "presumptive"), and "absolute." Find out what the differences are. ...

  • A Day in Traffic Court
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    Read about what to expect if you decide to resolve a traffic ticket by going to traffic court. ...

  • Arizona Traffic Ticket Penalties
    By Joshua Egan, Attorney

    In Arizona, a traffic ticket carries with it fines, fees, and demerit points against your driving record. Drivers who accumulate a certain number of points within a specific time period face a license suspension for a month to a year. ...

  • Arkansas Traffic Ticket Penalties
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    In Arkansas, a traffic ticket (assuming you don’t successfully fight the ticket in court) usually leads to a fine and demerit points being assessed to the motorist’s driving record. Accumulating too many points within a certain period of time can lead to license suspension. ...

  • California Traffic Ticket Penalties
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    In California, a moving violation typically results in a fine and points being assessed against your driving record. Here are the base fines and other penalties for some more common traffic violations. ...

  • Drug-Sniffing Dogs and Traffic Stops
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    The sensitive noses of drug dogs give law enforcement an effective tool for detecting illegal drugs. For this reason, narcotics-sniffing dogs are a common sight in airports and border crossings. But what about when police employ the services of a drug-sniffing canine during a routine traffic stop? ...

  • Colorado Traffic Ticket Penalties
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    In Colorado, a traffic ticket (assuming you don’t beat the ticket in court) usually leads to a fine and points being assessed to the motorist’s driving record. Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension. ...

  • Contesting a Traffic Ticket
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    Getting a traffic ticket isn’t the end of the world. But dealing with a citation is a hassle, and if you’re ultimately found guilty of a moving violation, there can be long-lasting financial consequences. ...

  • Defenses to Speeding Violations
    By Riccola Voigt, Attorney

    Speeding violations are one of the most common traffic citations issued and most drivers will be cited for speeding at some point in their lifetime. Whether a defense to a speeding violation applies depends on the law in your state and the circumstances of your case. ...

  • Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Motorhome?
    By John McCurley, Attorney

    To search someone’s home, police normally need to first get a search warrant. Vehicles, however, are treated differently. For a vehicle search to be legal, police only need to have probable cause that there’s incriminating evidence inside. Find out what the rule is for motorhomes. ...

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