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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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• 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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• Are vehicle inspection stations open on Saturday?

  • Registration > Vehicle Inspection > Inspection Stations

  Days and hours of operation for vehicle inspection stations can vary greatly. Your state might perform vehicle inspections at privately owned inspection stations located throughout the state, in which case you’ll need to contact your closest station and ask about days and hours, or it might perform these inspections at the DMV, in which case times will depend on the DMV’s typical days and hours. In order to register your vehicle or renew your vehicle’s registration, as well as avoid citations, fines, and other penalties, it’s important to handle your auto inspection (and, in some cases, the re-inspection) within the time limits your state mandates. Check your state in the grid below. NOTE: The grid might state that your state doesn’t require vehicle..

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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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• Do lemon laws apply to new cars and used cars?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Lemon Law

  Lemon Laws for New and Used Cars Every state has a Lemon Law that protects new cars, but only a few extend lemon protection to used cars (see grid below). Depending on your state you can find Lemon Law information at either your Attorney General's website or at the website for the Department of Consumer Affairs. You'll find detailed information on what defines a lemon car, how to file a claim, compensation options and the importance on keeping copies of e-mails, work orders, and auto repair bills from the mechanic. Hiring a Lemon Law Lawyer If you opt to file a lemon car claim, it's in your best interest to hire a Lemon Law attorney. Otherwise you'll face off on your own against the manufacturer's lawyers who are skilled and experienced at defending against lemon charges. They understand..

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