Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for many American teenagers. If you have a 16 or 17 year old teenager, they are probably excited about the freedom that comes with driving. However, young drivers are inexperienced, and this can sometimes lead to car accidents. On this page, I will discuss four major […]
Category: Motor Vehicle Violations
What Do I Do If I’m Charged With Engaging Police In Pursuit in Connecticut?
As soon as you realize that a police officer is trying to pull you over, you need to stop your vehicle. It is your responsibility to stop and let the police officer ask you questions. Failing to do this could cause the police officer to follow you until you follow his or her request. This action is […]
Operator’s Duties On Stopping a School Bus in Connecticut
There are special motor vehicle laws related to school buses. These laws were created in an attempt to protect schoolchildren who travel on these buses. The operators of school buses have an important job. They also have certain duties to help keep schoolchildren safe. In order to do this, there are laws about stopping a […]
Improper Turn, Illegal Turn, Illegal Stopping, Failure To Signal Intention To Turn
As a driver, it is your responsibility to let other drivers on the road know what your intentions are. This is especially the case when you are going to make a turn. Turning requires you to slow down, and if a driver behind you does not expect you to suddenly start driving very slowly, accidents […]
Improper Operation On Multiple Lane Highways Connecticut Charge
When driving on multiple lane highways in Connecticut, there are certain rules that every driver must follow. Failure to follow these rules will result in improper operation on multiple lane highways. This issue is a motor vehicle violation. If a police officer sees you improperly operating a vehicle on a multiple lane highway, he or […]
Illegal Use Of Limited Access Highway By Commercial Vehicles
In my last article, I talked about failure to drive in the right hand lane. In most cases, you want to drive in the right hand lane when operating a vehicle on a Connecticut highway. Here, I will talk more specifically about illegal use of limited access highway by certain motor vehicles. This includes buses, […]
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 […]
