Temporary license plate tags, made of paper or plastic, are placed on vehicles until obtaining a permanent license plate. The most frequent reason for a temporary tag is purchasing a vehicle, but there are other reasons as well. Tennessee requires emissions testing, so if the vehicle fails to meet s
Most people fail their driving tests the first time they take it because they are unprepared. Knowing what is coming up will not only increase your chances of passing but eliminate some of the nervousness as well. The North Carolina DMV driving test is similar to many other states in that you are re
In New Jersey, mopeds are classified as motorcycles. Obtaining a moped license requires that you obtain a permit, validate the permit by passing a knowledge and vision test, and pass an operating skills test. Some people don't pass the operating skills test on the first try. Either they don't posses
Indiana Seat Belt Laws for Childrenchild in the car image by Natalia Pavlova from Fotolia.comIndiana law requires drivers to be responsible for buckling up all child passengers in seat belts and booster-seat restraints when they are riding in pickup trucks. If you are a pickup owner,...
Finding information about traffic accidents can come from a variety of sources, depending on what kinds of data you need. If you are seeking information about a local traffic accident, the best place to start is your state or township police department. On the other hand, if you are seeking resear
President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990. This law protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. One provision of the law requires businesses and other public facilities to provide handicap-accessible parking spaces for disabled p
Parking in a handicapped spot without proper registration can lead to a large fineHandicapped Parking sign image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comDisabled residents of Oklahoma can apply for a disability parking permit as long as they meet the requirements set by the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle...
Handicapped ParkingHandicapped parking spaceDisabled parking spaces, also known as handicapped spaces, are parking areas designated for use by people with disabilities that make it difficult from them to travel by foot. Disabled parking spaces are almost always positioned as close to...
Riding a motorized scooter on a road or highway is prohibited.boy on scooter image by Svetlana Tikhonova from Fotolia.comAccording to the Tennessee Department of Safety, handlebars, a footboard and an electric or gas motor comprise the standard equipment for motorized scooters. Some...
If you have been involved in a DUI case, you should immediately decide whether or not you're going to hire a DWI attorney to defend your case. You should know that attorneys charge fees that range from $5,000 to $15,000. Others even charge more.
Learn the Maryland rules for handicapped parkinghandicapped sign image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comMost states have a legal definition of what constitutes a handicapped parking space, where they must be located, and what size the spaces must be. This allows states to maintains...
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported, in 2007, that the median fine for a speeding ticket for a first offense was $200. The NHTSA also stated that young males under 21 years were more likely to receive speeding tickets than any other demographic group. The NHTSA
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is a complex law enforcement organization with a myriad of duties. Its most commonly known function is the Highway Patrol, which is responsible for safety on the highways of Arizona.
We are all aware of those darn Red Light Cameras which take your picture is you go through and miss the yellow light. In some cities they are causing people to slam on their brakes every time they see a yellow light, causing even more accidents, rear-end collisions. Many cities justify this for safe
Obviously common driving rules and laws are known to all and we have also covered a few (of other states & countries) in earlier posts. Now lets have a quick glance over the less common driving rules of California. Here are few little known driving laws of California stated under Driving and Traffic
The Iowa Department of Public Safety regulates accessible parking.handicap parking only sign image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comIn order to provide the easiest possible access to a particular building, Iowa law requires that disabled parking spaces and accessible loading zones must be on...
A VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is issued to all cars and trucks driven in the United States. Trailers, such as those used to haul boats, are issued VINs as well, though not all trailers have VINs. VINs can be used to find titles and determine if a trailer is stolen.