James Ruane

Failure To Drive In Right Hand Lane Charge in Connecticut

When driving on Connecticut roads, there are certain situations where you have to drive in the right hand lane. Failure to do this will result in a motor vehicle violation. You can learn more about failure to drive in right hand lane in this article. Driving In The Right Hand Lane When driving on Connecticut […]

Failure To Stop At Railroad Crossing By School Bus, Commercial Motor Vehicle

Just as regular motor vehicles have to stop at railroad crossings, so do special motor vehicles. Vehicles such as commercial motor vehicles and school buses are required to drive safely. This means stopping at railroad crossings. While all vehicles should do this, it is important that special vehicles such as these do it. This is […]

Failure To Obey Signal At Railroad Crossing Charge in Connecticut

As a driver, you need to approach certain intersections with caution. This is meant to keep you safe as well as other drivers and pedestrians safe. One place where it is important to proceed with caution and obey traffic signals is at a railroad crossing. Failure to obey signal at railroad crossing is a motor […]

Executing Turn From Wrong Lane Or Contrary To Traffic Control Devices

In order to keep everyone safe, rules of the roads are established. Sometimes, as human drivers, we see an opportunity to break a small rule in order to make our driving more efficient. It is tempting to execute a turn from a wrong lane or contrary to traffic control devices. But, it can result in […]

Slow Speed, Impeding Traffic Charge and Penalties in Connecticut

As a driver on Connecticut roads, you are probably acutely aware of the speed limit at any given time. Even if you’ve just been driving for a few miles on the highway, you might instinctively begin looking for the next speed limit sign. You want to make sure that you are driving at an appropriate […]

Failure To Grant Right Of Way To Pedestrian in Connecticut

When driving on Connecticut highways, it is important to understand when you have the right of way and when other people have the right of way. On Connecticut roads, pedestrians always have the right of way over vehicles. Failure to grant the right of way to a pedestrian is a driving infraction in Connecticut. To […]

4 Reasons To Hire A Motor Vehicle Violation Lawyer

Most people charged with a motor vehicle violation are first time offenders. They have never never experienced a run-in with the law. If this describes you, you might not be sure of what you should do next. Do you just pay the fine and try to put the experience behind you? Are there other consequences, such as losing […]

Right Of Emergency Vehicles Law in Connecticut

A Connecticut emergency vehicle has the right of way over all other vehicles on the road. This is the case when an emergency vehicle is responding to an emergency. Learn more about right of emergency vehicles here. You can also learn about the consequences you face for obstructing emergency vehicles. Emergency Vehicle Priority When emergency vehicles respond to an […]