June 25, 2009

In many large cities, including Chicago, Washington, New York, and Phoenix, law...

June 10, 2009

In 2007, the electronic Citation and Warning System was implemented in Indiana. Recently, the...

June 5, 2009

When Nick Cooper, a resident of Houston, Texas was given a ticket for turning the wrong...

June 4, 2009

A recent study, performed by students at Hunter College looked at bicycle riders at...

Tuesday May 26, 2009

The latest device that is being considered by the Australian government is one that is mounted on the dashboard of the car, and monitors each driver’s speed, so that he or she does not go over the legal limit.

Tuesday May 5, 2009

On Tuesday, the Florida Senate voted 33-4 to allow police officers to pull over motorists who fail to fasten their seatbelts. This decision will head to the House in following weeks...

In what is being called one of the heaviest fines to ever be assigned in a traffic ticket, a police officer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania recently issued a traffic ticket for the amount of $37,554.54.

Tuesday April 14, 2009

According to recent evaluations, many drivers are actually paying up to four times the amount of the actual cost of their traffic tickets in fees. A ticket that originally costs the driver $100 can rapidly escalate to...

Staff Writer, Feb 09, 2009 How to fight a traffic ticket and whether or not it is a wise decision to do

ut courts gov, May 12, 2005 The Utah Highway Patrol Does Not Have A Centralized Database Of Citation

Press Release, Aug 01, 2006 We are working harder than ever to take intoxicated drivers off the roads and make Pennsylvania's highways safer for all

delcode.state.de.us, Nov 18, 2004 This information comes from Delaware polocy, but pertains to those who seek record

safety.fhwa.dot.gov, Nov 18, 2004 The Federal Highway Administration started the Stop Red Light Running Campaign (phase 1) as a comprehensive safety outreach program that combined public education with

nhtsa.dot.gov, Nov 18, 2004 Seperating fact from fiction concerning vehicular homicides performed by an impaired

phoenix.gov, Nov 18, 2004 What to do if you receive a traffic ticket for a civil or minor criminal traffic

superiorcourt.maricopa.gov, Nov 18, 2004 Rights granted to the defendant in a criminal or civil traffic

state.gov, Nov 18, 2004 The Department requests applicable immunities be waived by the sending government so the mission member may appear in court to contest the

dot.wisconsin.gov, Nov 17, 2004 This study was done in Wisconsin, but the information applies to

Staff Writer, Feb 08, 2009

Oregon teens are getting a break when it comes to the strict rules
of no talking on their cellular phones while driving – they're not
getting pulled over at all.

Staff Writer, Jan 20, 2009 As surcharges increase, California fines for traffic violations

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Sep 23, 2008 Secretary of State Jesse White reaffirmed today his opposition to raising the driving age in Illinois. Earlier today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Staff Writer, Dec 22, 2008 Maybe we can thank the high gas prices but whatever the case, traffic fatalities are

ots.ca.gov, Sep 22, 2008 The California Office of Traffic Safety released figures today which show a record setting rate of children riding in car safety seats. The 2008 rate of 94.4 percent

City of Austin Police Department, Aug 03, 2008 Austin Police patrol officers were dispatched to a serious injury crash in the 4800 Block of North IH 35. A Dodge Caravan was travelling Northbound on IH35 when it

NYC DMV, Sep 14, 2008 Speeding/Misdemeanors — If you commit three speeding and/or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months, your license will be revoked for at least six

ots.ca.gov, Sep 22, 2008 State traffic safety officials today announced that seat belt use in California has reached an all-time high of 95.7 percent, an increase of more than 1 percent over

Alaska State Troopers, Jul 13, 2008 Enforcement Patrols contacted Richard Dobson, age 41, of Anchorage after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for traffic

City of Clovis, Jul 27, 2008 The Clovis Police Traffic Unit will launch a traffic violation blitz on Monday, July 21st, through Thursday, July 24th, to catch speeders, those driving

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jun 18, 2008 To reduce the risk of a crash, NHTSA Administrator Nicole Nason urged motorists to have tires, including the spare, checked before embarking on a vacation

The U.S. Fire Administration, Jul 06, 2008 USFA & DOT have developed a report that provides technical guidance and training programs in traffic incident management for fire and emergency service

motorists.org, Jun 01, 2008 Motorist Group Warns Drivers To Look Out For Record-High Traffic Enforcement

OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR., Jun 08, 2008 CDOT worker Charles Mather was killed two years ago when a semi-trailer crashed into the machinery he was operating on an Interstate 25 paving project south of Pueblo.

Metrokc Gov, Mar 13, 2008 The information contained here is intended to address the most frequently asked

California HIghway Patrol, Jan 23, 2008 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) continues to be a major traffic safety concern for

U.S Department of Transportation, Jan 31, 2008 New rules for highway signs and pavement markings developed in response to a bus crash in Atlanta last March are

Enter Source, Jan 09, 2008

Department of Transportation, Jan 16, 2008 The Traffic Records Section provides crash data analysis to the Department, other agencies, and to the private

NTSB, Jan 03, 2008 NTSB Determines Truck Driver Failed to Slow for Traffic, Cites Inadequate

NHTSA, Dec 20, 2007 New federal traffic safety data shows that the daily death toll from drunk driving crashes during the Christmas and New

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Dec 05, 2007 The Governor?s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Traffic Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced

NHTSA, Dec 13, 2007 U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters today buckled up and rode with children in a school bus toMorrisville Elementary School near

Oregon state, Nov 28, 2007 Oregon's latest tool paid dividends helping keep intoxicated drivers off Klamath

NHTSA, Oct 17, 2007 The NHTSA study found that in 2005, more than 15,000 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes between the nighttime

State of Illinois, Oct 24, 2007 SB 363 makes it easier to convict reckless drivers when they kill people in work and school zones and are excessively speeding or under the

Missouri State Patrol, Oct 31, 2007 Missouri State Patrol Initiates New Traffic Safety

NHTSA, Oct 03, 2007 DOT announced in July that 42,642 people died on our nation?s highways in 2006, which was the largest drop in fatalities in 15

NHTSA, Oct 10, 2007 Parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and boosters seats are properly installed in their vehicles and to learn how to buckle their children in the

Office of the Governor, Georgia, Aug 16, 2007 Governor Sonny Perdue announced that legislation will be introduced to help reduce traumatic automobile accidents and provide additional funds for trauma

NHTSA, Aug 30, 2007 US Transportation Secretary launched a national drunk driving crackdown and appealed to the judicial branch to use all the tools to keep drunk drivers off the

Department of Justice, Jul 30, 2007 Clerks in Section ?D? at New Orleans Traffic Court entered into an agreement to steal money paid to New Orleans Traffic

Staff Writer, Aug 06, 2007 A 24 year old man in East Naples has been arrested after a deputy chased him at speeds nearly reaching 100

Staff Writer, Jul 19, 2007 The Porter County Sheriff's department is cracking down on traffic violations, specifically running red

Staff Writer, Jul 26, 2007 Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed

Enter Source, Jul 05, 2007 An 11 year old girl was pulled over by police after taking them on a chase that reached speeds up to 100 miles per

Micigan.gov, Jun 30, 2007 Require courts to decide drunken driving cases within 77 days after an

Press Release, May 31, 2007 Despite the recent backlash against the use of cell phones while driving, talking on a mobile phone is not the number one pet peeve among American

Florida Highway Patrol, Jun 04, 2007 The male driver of the Cadillac became involved in an altercation with the occupants of another vehicle, a passenger car with three family members

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jun 14, 2007 The odds of being killed in a motor vehicle crash are three times higher at night which is when seat belt use declines

nysdot.gov, May 13, 2007 The State Police define an aggressive driver

wsp.wa.gov, May 20, 2007 Sadly Bartholomew, who had a motorcycle endorsement and was wearing a helmet, sustained life threatening injuries and died at the

state.pa.us, Apr 29, 2007 Traffic citations and arrests by local and Pennsylvania State Police totaled

dps.state.vt.us, May 07, 2007 Investigation revealed that Dupuis and Smith had become involved in a road rage incident and were at speeds of 80

dot.state.il.us, Apr 15, 2007 State Troopers will be enforcing Illinois? tough work zone speeding law with photo enforcement vans that snap photos of speeding

wsp.wa.gov, Apr 22, 2007 ?Impaired drivers are continuing to be one of the primary causes of fatal collisions in Washington

Enter Source, Apr 03, 2007 Deputy Reeve then advised Ms. Taddeo of the consequences for committing the crime of False

governor.state.nm.us, Apr 09, 2007 We have gotten tougher on drunk drivers every year since I became Governor,? said Governor

chesterfield.gov, Mar 20, 2007 Andersen was charged with reckless driving. Additional charges, including felony attempt to elude police, are

gov.state.ga.us, Mar 28, 2007 We must do more to prevent crashes and save lives by addressing behaviors such as speeding that lead to many serious

state.de.us, Mar 06, 2007 Delaware law enforcement officers have issued 482 citations to drivers for aggressive driving

michigan.gov, Mar 14, 2007 During a search of the vehicle, the officer located a large amount of

scottsdaleaz.gov, Feb 21, 2007 The fine for a typical photo enforcement citation is

riversideca.gov, Feb 28, 2007 One of the crash victims, a 14-year-old Hispanic male, died of his

dot.il.gov, Feb 07, 2007 Nearly 100 fewer people were killed on Illinois highways during 2006 than 2005, while at the same time safety belt usage neared 90

wsp.wa.gov, Feb 13, 2007 A search of Cory?s vehicle revealed three loaded firearms one of which was an AK-47 assault rifle that had a round in the

ohio.gov, Jan 24, 2007 Troopers stopped a 2000 Freightliner driven by Garcia, for an improper lanes violation northbound on Interstate 75, near mile post

itd.idaho.gov, Jan 31, 2007 Law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho stepped up patrols to keep drunk drivers off the road this past holiday

wsp.wa.gov, Jan 10, 2007 In an effort to detect and arrest impaired drivers and to reduce the number of

wsp.wa.gov, Jan 16, 2007 The driver, a 37-year-old Renton man who is a convicted felon has a lengthy criminal history and has been arrested for auto theft

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Dec 07, 2006 During 2005 nearly 17,000 people were killed in highway crashes involving an impaired

hawaii.gov, Jan 04, 2007 Use and Lose law, will suspend the driving privileges of any person under 21 who illegally purchases, possesses or consumes

Washington State Patrol, Nov 15, 2006 The effort has netted over 105 speeders and 97 tickets being issued so

Office of National Drug Control Policy, Nov 26, 2006 White house seeks to raise public awareness of the problem of drugged

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Nov 08, 2006 According to state law motorists must have their headlights on during the period beginning 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before

State of Connecticut, Oct 25, 2006 Surcharge on a variety of motor vehicle violations in order to increase driver safety at the local

Missouri Department of Transportation, Nov 01, 2006 A new highway work zone law comes with big penalties for reckless

ca.gov, Oct 16, 2006 Each year, hundreds of people are injured or killed while engaging in this rapidly growing and very dangerous

sen.ca.gov, Oct 02, 2006 The bill passed both houses last year and was held at the Senate Desk until a recent quadruple fatal

md.us, Oct 09, 2006 Tompkins illustrated the faces of traffic safety - the human element often lost in the stark statistics denoting the epidemic of traffic crash fatalities and

Press Release, Sep 18, 2006 The indictment also contains a criminal forfeiture allegation seeking the forfeiture of approximately $368,640 seized from Reese's

Press Release, Sep 25, 2006 Over 200 students experienced the drunk driving simulator, which featured state-of-the-art technology that exposed students to different levels of

Press Release, Aug 28, 2006 New legislation passed in 2005 allows for increased penalties, including license suspension, for those convicted of two or more speeding violations in a work

Press Release, Sep 11, 2006 Locally, Troop D Troopers have issued 1145 speeding citations since the beginning of the detail on June 5,

Press Release, Aug 14, 2006 Kindrick denied having consumed any alcohol, but did volunteer to take a portable breath test (PBT) which showed him to be over the legal limit of .04 for an operator

Press Release, Aug 21, 2006 The new regulations give the state the authority to revoke a liquor license for any establishment with three convictions for sales to minors, three convictions for

nyc.gov, May 30, 2006 Stopping, standing or parking where sign, street marking, or traffic control device prohibits

Press Release, Jul 24, 2006 By implementing this legislation, we will see reduced crash rates and fewer fatalities and

dmv.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 Eliminates inconsistencies and resolves confusion in the Vehicle Code sections that govern various certificate

knowledge.fhwa.dot.gov, May 15, 2006 The Florida Uniform Traffic Control

nhtsa.dot.gov, Apr 02, 2006 The State or a local government may regulate the speed limit on a

michigan.gov, Apr 17, 2006 Under Michigan law, some traffic violations are civil infractions while others are misdemeanors or

ilga.gov, Feb 22, 2006 Whenever a State or local law enforcement officer issues a uniform traffic citation or warning citation for an alleged violation of the Illinois Vehicle

nhtsa.dot.gov, Mar 09, 2006 A person cannot drive so as to exceed a reasonable speed under the circumstances and traffic conditions existing at the time, regardless of any posted speed

nhtsa.gov, Jan 24, 2006 Twenty-seven States have laws authorizing the seizure and impoundment of the vehicles of repeat DWI

nhtsa.dot.gov, Feb 08, 2006 In 1997, the South Carolina Legislature made a requested to the State Department of Transportation that the agency increase the speed limit on Interstate Highway

NJ.GOV, Dec 27, 2005 In New Jersey, Click It or Ticket campaigns that incorporate zero-tolerance enforcement of safety belt

nhtsa.dot.gov, Jan 09, 2006 No person shall drive vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then

ny.gov, Nov 28, 2005 Passengers, including children, will die or suffer serious injury for failing to take one simple step buckling

DOT.GOV, Dec 12, 2005 Overnight impoundment of the vehicle of an individual arrested for impaired driving is a typical practice in most

dot.gov, Oct 13, 2005 Law enforcement agencies receive numerous calls every day from citizens complaining about trucks speeding through residential

ntl.bts.gov, Nov 09, 2005 Several video systems, like digital video cameras, conventional video recorders, surveillance cameras, and Autoscope were implemented and tested at various locations

dmv.ca.gov, Nov 20, 2005 This California section shall become operative on September 20,

fi.org/press, Sep 15, 2005 A Trio Of Traffic Tickets Handed Out Over The Years In Fort Lauderdale

bts.gov, Sep 21, 2005 Truck Traffic Is An Essential Part Of Everyday Life In Hillsborough

ice.gov, Sep 07, 2005 ICE agents arrested Reynoso-Enciso March 4 as he appeared at the Kenosha County Circuit Court for a traffic

fl.us, Sep 11, 2005 Operation Hardhat, In Miami-Dade Writing Traffic Tickets At The Rate Of One Every Two

nassaucountyny.gov, Aug 23, 2005 Plead Not-Guilty To Traffic Violation and Missed Court Appearance

dot.gov, Aug 31, 2005 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today proposed new requirements for child safety

congress.gov, Aug 10, 2005 Nationwide Study Of Stops For Traffic Violations By Law Enforcement

lincoln.ne.gov, Aug 04, 2005 The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall place and maintain traffic-control

le.state.ut.us, Jul 12, 2005 Temporary Learner Permit Instruction Permit Commercial Driver Instruction Permit Practice

congress.gov, Jul 27, 2005 The Attorney General Shall Conduct A Nationwide Study Of Stops For Traffic Violations By Law

ago.missouri.gov, Jun 21, 2005 State Report Specific Information Including A Driver?s Race For Each Traffic Stop Made In The

congress.gov, Jun 28, 2005 Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act Of 2000, Requires The Attorney General To Conduct A Study By Acquiring

District Attorney County Of Shasta, May 03, 2005 Unlawfully Allowing A Person To Ride On He Vehicle In An Area Not

beavertonoregon.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Why Traditional Enforcement Doesn?t Stop Red Light

massbike.org, Jun 16, 2005 Bicyclist Charged with Delaying Traffic Legislature to Pass Bicyclists' Bill of Rights and

austindailyherald, Mar 28, 2005 An Iowa State Patrol Officer Notified ICE After Stopping An Extended Cab Pickup Truck For A Traffic

Denver Police Department Press Release, Apr 26, 2005 The Denver Police Traffic Operations Bureau increased traffic violation enforcement along the Colfax Avenue corridor

cityofnewhaven, Mar 21, 2005 Wearing announced a new traffic enforcement plan and launched

Press Release, Mar 27, 2005 A bill to reduce Maine's legal threshold for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while driving to .04% will criminalize responsible adults and is an extreme departure

grandforks, Feb 28, 2005 fuel tanker truck exploded after an accident Wednesday morning about six miles south of Grand Forks on Interstate 29, sending billowing black clouds of noxious smoke

preleases, Mar 03, 2005 The driver in this case was flagged, and based on further investigation was later arrested and

alligator, Mar 13, 2005 Aggressive Driving, Including Speeding, Illegal Lane-Changing And Tailgating, Has Also Contributed To The Elevated Number Of Fatalities So Far This

WI Gov Article, Feb 21, 2005 Explanation Of How Wisconsin Distributes Its Traffic citation deposits and

NJ Gov Article, Feb 20, 2005 Why New Jersey Is Steping Up Their Traffic Violation

WA Gov Site, Feb 03, 2005 How Do Clark County Officials Plan To Cut Out Sensless Traffic

MI Gov Article, Feb 17, 2005 What Can Happen To Your CDL For Traffic Violations In a Commercial Vehicle Or On Your Personal

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Tennessee Dept. of Safety, Dec 13, 2004 Tennessee's driver license point system for moving traffic

AZ Gov Press Release, Jan 18, 2005 Some state legislators want Arizona motorists to be able to have their cake and eat it too when it comes to traffic

Gov Press Release, Jan 26, 2005 New Law That Prohibits The Use Of Cell Phones For School Bus And Transit

Montgomery County Government Maryland, Oct 06, 2004 Duncan Outlines Strategy to Improve Pedestrian Safety at County High Schools; Previews New Video on Pedestrian Safety Aimed at

FTC, Oct 06, 2004 FTC Settles with Marketers of Bogus International Driver?s

WSDOT, Oct 06, 2004 Construction Under Way on SR 14 Hood River Bridge Traffic Signal Installation

State of Illinois Govenor's Office, Oct 06, 2004 Illinois becomes first state to decouple from new federal overtime

State of New Jersey Governor's Office, Oct 11, 2004 Building A Better New Jersey: Making Roads

DOJ, Oct 06, 2004 Two arrested on federal bribery charges in connection with ticket-fixing scheme at Adjudication Services

The U.S. roadway system's positive trends have plateaued at a fatality rate that is the lowest in history at 1.5 deaths per 100 million miles of travel (down from 5.5 fat