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• Will I get a ticket if I don't follow my state's child car seat laws?

  You want your children to travel safely--and you don't want to get a ticket for not adhering to your state's child car seat laws. Before you leave home, be sure to check this list to see if you could get a ticket for not securing your children properly...

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• What is the law about children in front seat?

  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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• What is the cell phone law in my state?

  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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• What is the seat belt law in my state?

  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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• How many years does DUI appear on drivers license?

  After the cold reality of a DUI or DWI settles in, the most common question is "How many years does DUI appear on drivers license?" It's an answer that varies with each state. Some states will expunge it from a record after only five years, while many others treat it as a permanent offense. Check your driving record to see if it is showing on your driving report. If you're unsure of the DUI laws in your state, you should consider consulting a DUI attorney. They may not be able to drop the conviction, but they could lessen your sentence and/or fine. ..

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