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• What is the cell phone law in my state?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws

  Before trying to contact a friend or family member while driving, know the cell phone law of the state you're in. Otherwise you may receive a traffic ticket with a hefty fine. This also applies to text messaging, which many states, over the last year, have enacted laws banning this practice. If you need to know your state's cell phone traffic law, contact your DMV or state police. Or, if you need to know now, consult the grid below.  ..

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• How do I get a 30 day permit?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  If you have a car that has been given an emissions test and failed, you may have a problem. Your car has to be fixed before it can be legally registered in your state. However, if this is the only vehicle that you own, you will probably still need to drive to get to work and other appointments. A 30 day permit lets you legally drive your vehicle while you're waiting for the mechanic to fix the issues that caused you to fail the inspection. In order to get a 30 day permit, you will need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), your driver's license information, and proof of insurance on the vehicle for the entire 30 days. Generally, you can only get one 30 day permit per vehicle in any 12 month period. You must display the 30 day permit in the bottom right corner of the rear window of..

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• What is the seat belt law in my state?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws

  Each state has its own rule, so you'll need to consult the chart to see the seat belt law for your state. Actually, there are several components of each state's law. These vary according to the age of the occupant and the seat location. For simplicity's sake, only those rules covering adult and young adults are covered in the graph. Check with your state to learn the rules for child passengers. Also, your state will consider its seat belt law to be either primary or secondary. Primary means your vehicle can be stopped just because someone inside the vehicle isn't following the safety belt law. Secondary means your vehicle can be pulled over for a seat belt infraction only if there's another infraction involved, such as failing to stop or yield. In some states, as the driver you will..

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• Must I return license plates and cancel registration when I move out of state?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Each state maintains different requirements regarding license plates. Some mandate that you must return license plates along with a registration cancellation notice. Others require no notification from the registered owner. See the grid below for state-by-state information.  If you live in a state that does not require surrendering your plates, you're free to keep them as souvenirs. If you don't plan on keeping them, be sure to protect yourself against possible identity theft or criminal involvement by disposing of properly.  ..

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• What is the law about children in front seat?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws > Child Car Seat Laws

  Did you know that auto accidents are the top killer of children? In a lot of cases, children who die in these accidents are not properly buckled in. Many of these deaths can be prevented through proper usage of seat belts and child safety seats. Once a child outgrows a booster seat, he or she should continue riding in the back seat with a seat belt until around age 13. However, some passenger safety organizations such as SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. suggest children should keep riding in the back seat until they are ready to drive themselves. Most states don’t have a specific age for children to ride in the front seat of a vehicle, but many recommend for children to ride in the back seat as long as possible. Airbags are designed for the average adult male who weighs approximately 165..

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