You Can’t Drive and Talk on a Cell Phone, but Can You Send a Text Message?

After many accidents because of people talking on cell phones, states quickly enacted laws making it a violation to drive while talking on your handheld cell phone. The laws prohibited talking on a handheld cell phone, but did not prohibit using a handheld cell phone and many drivers began sending text messages while driving. According [...]

Can I Go to Jail for a Parking Ticket?

Can you go to jail for a parking ticket? What about going to jail for a ticket for not wearing your seatbelt? I have a friend who found out how to go to jail for not wearing his seat belt.  Here’s what happened.  My friend was issued a ticket for not wearing his seat belt.  [...]

Traffic Tickets in Foreign Countries

Foreign countries have also been installing traffic cameras to record violations, probably even more so than in the US.  Some countries such as Italy, have a Limited Traffic Zone area which restricts cars from entering specific sections of the city, to reduce traffic. If you rent a car in a foreign country, you may find [...]

Handheld Cell Phone Ban While Driving Begins in California & Washington

New hands-free cell phone law in Washington and California begins July 1, 2008. Watch for increased police enforcement in the beginning.