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• If I get a traffic ticket, can I sign up for traffic school?

  • Tickets Fines Citations > Traffic Tickets

  States marked “yes” will take points off your record if you complete traffic school when you get a speeding or traffic ticket. Technically, you can always sign up for traffic school regardless of whether the state will shave points off your driving record for completion. Traffic schools help you become a better driver, brings you up-to-date on the latest driving laws, and can even help you lower your insurance rates...

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• What is the fine for driving without a license?

  • Tickets Fines Citations > Traffic Tickets

  This is one of those answers you want to find out on the computer rather than when sitting behind the wheel of a car. Getting caught operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license will result in a traffic ticket and possible short- and long-term financial ramifications. Not only will you receive a fine for driving without a license, but it could possibly spike your insurance premiums depending on the circumstance.  Each state imposes its own penalties. The grid contains fine information for drivers of suspended licenses (first time offenders) only. ..

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• Can I get a traffic ticket for an improper child seat?

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

  Penalties for Using Improper Car Seats All 50 states and the District of Columbia enforce strict child restraint laws. You will receive a traffic ticket and be fined if you neglect to provide a proper baby car seat or child safety seat for any passenger in your vehicle who is required by law to use one. Laws and fines (see grid below) vary by state. Child seat requirements are based on age, weight, and height. Unfortunately there is no universal law. Delaware, for example, requires car seats for all kids under the age of seven, while in Mississippi the same mandate only applies to riders three years old and younger. Where to Find Car Seat Information To start learning more about your state’s car seat laws, check with your local DMV. Even if it does not have the information you're..

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• What are the fines and fees for a DUI conviction?

  • Laws and Legal Info > DUI and DWI > DWI and DUI Penalties

  If you’re arrested for and convicted of drunk driving, the fines and fees you’ll have to pay will depend on your state’s DUI laws, and those laws will take into consideration both the nature and the number of your conviction. In other words, you’ll probably pay more for a third offense DUI than you would if it’s your first arrest. The grid below gives the range of fines and fees you can expect to pay if you’re convicted of DUI or DWI, but remember, the chances of you paying only court fines and fees are slim. When it comes to a DUI conviction, you might also have to pay the cost of: Any court-ordered substance abuse classes or counseling. Obtaining a hardship permit for driving to and from work. An ignition interlock system. Reinstating your suspended..

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• How many hours must I attend a traffic school ticket dismissal course?

  • Drivers License > Education > Traffic School

  First, know that even though everyone can enroll in traffic school, traffic school ticket dismissal itself isn’t an option in every state. The grid below will tell you whether your state might consider dismissing your traffic ticket if you complete a defensive driving or other kind of traffic school and, when possible, how many hours you should expect the course to last. You’ll notice, however, that the grid lists most states as leaving it up to the court. If traffic school ticket dismissal is an option in your state, remember to ask the court or your driver licensing agency: How many hours the course must last (if this information is not in the grid). In states where the responsibility falls on the court, the amount of time is usually determined on a case-by-case basis. About..

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