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Driving Laws

Driving Laws

Driving laws are restrictions imposed on drivers throughout America and are put in place by the federal government and state & local municipalities. If an operator is found in violation of any driving law, it could result in a fine as defined by the severity of the infraction.

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About Driving Laws

Since the dawn of time, man has imposed rules and regulations throughout this great land, which every citizen is expected to follow.

When vehicular transportation began in the 1900's, American law makers began imposing small rules, such as setting a speed limit and imposing fines on violators.

As the car's complexity grew, so did the driving regulations, and the founding of the Department of Motor Vehicles or DMV in 1917. The DMV was, and still is, solely responsible for issuing drivers tests and licenses, vehicle registrations, and dealing with infractions.

The driving laws have certainly adapted to the times, here are some examples of current regulations put in place for drivers; keeping in mind that they don't apply to each and every state.

Texting
Talking on the cell phone
Speeding
Impaired Driving (drugs, alcohol)
Local curfews
Minimum age to drive
Age in which you can get a license
Illegal U-Turns
No right turns at a red light
Unlawful vehicle modifications
Not driving with a seatbelt
Running a red light/stop sign
Leaving the scene of an accident
Driving without registration
Driving without insurance
Having a child in the car without proper restraints
Mechanical violations

If you're ever in doubt of a driving restriction imposed on drivers within your state, be sure to reference the motorist handbook, which is available through your state's DMV website.

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