Drunk driver

 A man was caught drunk inside the car, apparently sleepy 

 under the influence of alcohol the driver was invited out

 of the car but took time to understand what was happening, see:

 

If you drive like this then you need auto insurance urgently

In this video we bring some more examples of how not to drive your car, if you drive so do your auto insurance or urgently need a traffic attorney, I hope you do not drive drunk because these people there seem to be well drunk on the wheel

Arkansas Driving Law

Information on Arkansas driving law and Arkansas traffic laws...

Keeping Your Arkansas Driver License

In order to keep your driver license, you must drive safely at all times. Under Arkansas driving law, you can lose your license for:

- Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

- Refusing a request by a law enforcement officer to be tested for alcohol or drugs.

- Leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved without identifying yourself.

- Failing to notify the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) of a reportable accident in which you are involved.

- Giving false information when you apply for a driver license.

- Failing to show proof of financial responsibility or failing to settle a financial judgment made against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

- Attempting to change the information on your license or using another person’s license when attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

- Failing to appear for re-examination when requested to do so by the Office of Driver Services.

- Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing the death of someone in a motor vehicle accident.

- Accumulating excessive points against your driving record.

- Allowing another person to use your driver license.

Under Arkansas driving law, failure to disclose any information about a previous driver license or presenting any false information or altered documents can result in loss of future driving privileges and/or arrest for fraudulent application.

Under Arkansas driving law, how many points do I have to have on my driving record before my license is suspended?

In accordance with Arkansas Traffic Laws, the Arkansas Administrative Point System is used to identify problem drivers. Under Arkansas driving law, points are assigned for various traffic violations ranging from:

- failure to obey a traffic signal (3 points)

- reckless driving (8 points)

- speeding 0-10 (3 points)

A computer program searches all the driver records weekly and identifies the records which have fallen within a preset range for various sanctions. For example:

- 10-13 points - a warning letter is issued telling the driver to be careful.

- 14 or more points - a notice is sent to the licensee advising them of a proposed suspension action and advising them that they may have a hearing to discuss the proposed action.

- Persons with 14 to 17 points may be suspended for three months.

- Persons with 18 to 23 points may be suspended for six months.

- Persons with 24 or more points may be suspended for one year.

In accordance with Arkansas driving law, if the driver requests a hearing they are subject to the Hearing Officer's discretion, which ranges from no action, probation, restriction or suspension.

If no hearing is requested, then under Arkansas driving law the suspension period noted in the notice goes into effect.

Wyoming Driving Law

Information on Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws...

Reckless Driving Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Reckless Driving Suspension results upon receipt of a conviction of driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

First Offense (within previous five years) - Length of suspension - 90 days.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Second Offense (within previous 5 years) - Length of suspension - Six months.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Third or Subsequent Offense (within previous five years) - Length of revocation - One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22;
• Payment of reinstatement fee;
• Complete and pass a re-examination of the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you are re-licensed, at a minimum, you will be restricted to "No use of alcohol for the full term of the driver's license."

Leaving Scene of an Injury Accident / Homicide by Vehicle / or A Felony Which is a Result of Manner of Driving Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Leaving Scene of an Injury Accident / Homicide by Vehicle / or A Felony Which is a Result of Manner of Driving Suspension is the result of an accident which causes an injury to or death of a person and leaving the scene without rendering aid.

Length of revocation under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws - One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Reinstatement Requirements - if alcohol was involved

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22;
• Payment of reinstatement fee;
• Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation;
• Successfully complete an alcohol/drug rehabilitation program;
• Remain alcohol-free for the previous six months prior to licensing; and
• Complete and pass a re-examination of the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you are re-licensed, at a minimum, you will be restricted to "No use of alcohol for the full term of the driver's license."

Transporting Liquor to a Minor Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Transporting Liquor to a Minor Suspension results from a conviction for the intent of furnishing any alcoholic liquid or malt beverage to any person under the age of 21 while operating or occupying a motor vehicle.

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws- One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;
• Filing of an SR-22; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Non-Resident Violator Compact Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Non-Resident Violator Compact Suspension results when a court informs the department that you have an outstanding traffic citation you have not paid. (This includes citations from other states as well as Wyoming.)

The state where the violator is licensed is who suspends the driver, not the state where the offense occurred.

(It is named the Non-Resident Violator Compact to ensure that non-residents receive the same treatment as residents when they receive a traffic citation.)

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws - Until notice of satisfaction of the requirements of the citation are received from the court; and payment of the reinstatement fee.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements - Prior to start date of suspension

• Notice from the court indicating you have satisfied the requirements of the citation. (Suspension will be deleted from record.)

Reinstatement Requirements - After start date of suspension

• Notice from the court indicating you have satisfied the requirements of the citation; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Moving Violation Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Moving Violation Suspension results upon receipt of four moving violation convictions in a 12-month period. A moving violation means an act of control or lack or control by the driver of a motor vehicle while the vehicle is in motion; this includes a violation of the restriction for lenses and/or outside mirrors.

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws- You are allowed up to 3 moving violations within a 12-month period. Upon receipt of conviction for a fourth moving violation, you will be notified that your driving privilege will be suspended for 90 days.

In accordance with Wyoming driving law, each additional moving violation received within a 12-month period will cause an additional 90 day suspension. The date of the offense is used when determining the 12-month period.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

• Completion of all withdrawal actions on record; and
• Payment of reinstatement fee.

Wisconsin Driving Law

Information on Wisconsin driving law and Wisconsin traffic laws...

Wisconsin's Point System

Under Wisconsin driving law, demerit points are assessed to drivers when convicted of a moving violation of Wisconsin traffic laws, beginning on the date of the violation.

The courts send the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles records of all convictions for moving Wisconsin traffic law violations.

Persons who hold a probationary license are assessed double points for the second and all subsequent points.

When 12 or more demerit points are accumulated in one year, a suspension of the driver privilege is required, for a minimum of two months.

Convictions for violations of Wisconsin driving law remain on the driver records for five years from the date of conviction. However, alcohol related and some commercial violations remain on the record for 10 years to life.

Reducing Points

In accordance with Wisconsin driving law, the point total may be reduced by three points for attending an approved traffic safety course.

Only one reduction is allowed in a five year period for points assessed to the A, B, C, D classification.

One reduction of three points is also allowed in a five year period for points assessed for class M (Motorcycle) violations of Wisconsin traffic laws.

Under Wisconsin driving law, no point reduction is permitted if in one year a person accumulates 12 or more points which would require suspension.

Points Assessed for Convictions

Convictions for violations of Wisconsin traffic laws and the points assessed include, but are not limited to the following:

Convictions - Points

• Attempting to elude an officer - 6
• Failure to perform duty after accident - 6
• Operating while revoked or suspended - 6
• Operating under the influence of intoxicant or drugs - 6
• Reckless driving or racing - 6
• Speeding 20 mph or more over limit - 6
• Violation of occupational license - 6
• Deviating from traffic lane - 4
• Driving on wrong side of highway or street - 4
• Failure to yield right of way - 4
• Failure to yield to emergency vehicle - 4
• Imprudent driving, too fast for conditions, failure to have vehicle under control - 4
• Inattentive driving - 4
• Failure by operator to stop for school bus when red lights are flashing - 4
• Speeding 11 through 19 mph over limit - 4
• Unnecessary acceleration - 4
• Arterial or traffic control violation - 3
• Driving wrong way on one way street - 3
• Failure to dim lights - 3
• Failure to give proper signal - 3
• Following too closely - 3
• Illegal passing - 3
• Improper brakes or lights - 3
• Operating with expired license or without any license - 3
• Operating with multiple licenses - 3
• Prohibited or illegal turn - 3
• Speeding 1 through 10 mph over limit - 3
• Violation of restriction - 3
• Deprive any vehicle use of full traffic lane - 2
• Parking on highway in traffic lane, defective speedometer - 2
• License not in person's immediate possession - 0
• No registration plate light - 0

Reinstate a Revoked or Suspended Driver License

Under Wisconsin driving law, to reinstate a suspended Wisconsin driving privilege, filing proof of insurance is not required except for suspensions under the safety responsibility and damage judgment laws.

Under Wisconsin driving law, to reinstate a revoked Wisconsin driving privilege, a person must file proof of insurance (SR22 form) in all cases, except for the first offense of operating while intoxicated and for all noncompliance (interview/arrest/driver safety plan) revocations.

West Virginia Driving Law

Information on West Virginia driving law and West Virginia traffic laws...

West Virginia Point System

The Division of Motor Vehicles has a point system to identify and control problem drivers. The Division maintains a continuing record of your driving conduct from the date of your first conviction for a moving violation of West Virginia driving law.

Your record will show the date, nature of the violation of West Virginia traffic laws and the court in which you were convicted.

Points have been assigned to various in-state and out-of-state moving traffic violations depending on the seriousness of the violation.

Repeated convictions for violations of West Virginia driving law may build a point record leading to suspension of your driving privilege. Points remain on your driving record for two years from the conviction date.

When you have six points or more on your record, the Division will send you a letter of caution, urging more careful driving and obedience of West Virginia traffic laws. When you accumulate 12 points on your record, your driver’s license is subject to suspension.

In accordance with West Virginia driving law, you may have three points deducted from your record by completing an eight-hour defensive driving course taught throughout the state by the West Virginia Safety Council.

The defensive driving course can only be taken to remove three points if an individual has 11 points or less and no outstanding tickets that would place them over the 12 point limit. Motorists are only eligible for this point reduction once every two years.

Under West Virginia driving law, if you have accumulated 12 or more points prior to taking the defensive driving course, the Division of Motor Vehicles will not remove points from your record.

West Virginia Driving Law Point Scale

• Fleeing from an officer 8
• Speeding in a school zone 6
• Passing a stopped school bus 6
• Reckless driving 6
• Hit and run (property damage only) 6
• Speeding 15 m.p.h. or more above the speed limit 5
• Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage) 4
• Speeding 10 m.p.h. to 14 m.p.h. over the speed limit 3
• Passing violations 3
• Failure to yield right of way 3
• Failure to obey traffic light 3
• Failure to obey stop sign 3
• Driving left of center 3
• Driving too fast for conditions 3
• Failure to maintain control of vehicle 3
• Hazardous driving 3
• Driving the wrong way on a one way street 3
• Littering 3
• Improper lane change 3
• Failure to keep in proper lane 3
• Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle 3
• Driving on wrong side of road 3
• Speeding 5 m.p.h. to 9 m.p.h. over the speed limit 2
• Following too closely 2
• More than 3 in the front seat 2
• Driving on the wrong side of the road 2
• Improper turning 2
• Improper backing 2
• Improper signal or no signal 2
• Failure to follow instructions of a police officer 2
• All other moving violations 2

West Virginia Driving Law Point System

DMV’s Point System promotes highway safety and enables the agency to monitor and correct the driving habits of West Virginia motorists.

Points are assessed for violations of West Virginia driving law according to the severity of the offense. Motorists who accumulate 6 to 8 points against their license receive a warning letter urging them to exercise more caution and obey all West Virginia driving laws. Continued unlawful driving can lead to license suspension.

In accordance with West Virginia driving law, points for a given infraction of West Virginia traffic laws remain on a driver’s record for two years after the date of the driver’s conviction for that infraction; the infraction itself remains on a driver’s record for seven years.

Points Accumulated - Suspension Time

• 12-13 - 30 Days
• 14-15 - 45 Days
• 16-17 - 60 Days
• 18-19 - 90 Days

20+ points: License is suspended until accumulated points are reduced to 11 or less.

Points are assessed according to the severity of the West Virginia traffic laws offense.

8 Points:

• Fleeing a police officer

6 Points:

• Hit and Run (with property damage);
• Passing a stopped school bus
• Speeding in a school zone
• Reckless driving

5 Points:

• Speeding 15 m.p.h. or more above posted limit

4 points:

• Leaving the scene of an accident (with property damage)

3 Points:

• Speeding 10 to 14 m.p.h. above posted limit
• Driving wrong way on a one-way street
• Failure to maintain control of vehicle
• Driving too fast for conditions
• All varieties of failure to yield
• Failure to obey traffic light
• Failure to obey stop sign
• Driving left of center
• Hazardous driving
• Passing violations
• Littering

2 Points:

• Improper turn
• Improper backing
• Following too closely
• Improper lane change
• Failure to stay in proper lane
• Driving on wrong side of road
• Improper signal/failure to signal
• More than three passengers in front seat
• Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
• Failure to follow police officer’s instructions
• Speeding 5 to 9 m.p.h. above posted limit
• All other moving violations not listed here

Under West Virginia driving law, license suspensions run consecutively; points accumulated by drivers already under suspension will result in an additional license suspension, to begin after the original suspension period ends.

Points are assessed for all traffic violations committed anywhere in the US or Canada. Under West Virginia driving law, drivers convicted of multiple offenses arising out of the same incident will be assessed only the points appropriate to the most serious offense.

Washington State Driving Law

Information on Washington State driving law and Washington traffic laws...

Keeping Your Driver License

In order to keep your driver license, you must drive safely and obey Washington State driving law at all times.

You can lose your license for the following violations of Washington traffic laws:

• Driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
• Refusing to be tested for alcohol or drugs if you are asked to do so by a police officer,
• Leaving the scene of a collision in which you are involved, without identifying yourself,
• Giving false information when you apply for a license,
• Being involved in a collision if you are uninsured. An uninsured driver involved in a collision can have their license suspended for up to three years. In addition, failing to settle a civil court judgment resulting from the collision can result in a suspension for 13 or more years if the driver fails to make restitution,
• Failing to appear for a reexamination when requested to do so by the Department of Licensing,
• Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing the death of someone in a motor vehicle collision,
• Having too many moving traffic violations on your driving record (Habitual Traffic Offender),
• Reckless driving or reckless endangerment of a roadway worker,
• Racing, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide,
• Eluding a police vehicle,
• Leaving a gas station without paying for your fuel,
• Failing to appear or respond to a traffic citation or Notice of Infraction,
• Driving while your license is suspended, revoked, cancelled, or denied,
• Carrying a license that has a fictitious name, incorrect information, or fraudulent alterations,
• Lending a license to another person or using another person’s license, or
• Using a driver license issued by another state while your Washington license is suspended.
• Two or more traffic offenses if driving on an intermediate license,
• Manufacturing, selling, or delivering a forged, fictitious, counterfeit, altered, blank, or unlawfully issued driver license or identification card.

Failure to Appear

Failure to Appear (FTA) is the most common reason for license suspension. FTA is failure to appear, comply with, respond to, or pay a traffic infraction or criminal citation.

If you are cited by a law enforcement officer, the back of the ticket provides information on how to comply.

In accordance with Washington State driving law, if the court does not receive payment or a request for a hearing within 15 days from the date you are issued a ticket, the court notifies the Department of Licensing (DOL) and a Suspension Order is issued.

Under Washington State driving law, you will have 30 days from the date the suspension is issued to comply or your driving privilege will be suspended.

Arrangements should be made with the court to respond to the ticket as soon as possible. Courts may set up time payments for the fine and/or may reduce fines.

Under Washington State driving law, the suspension for failing to comply with the ticket is ten years or until the court authorizes reinstatement. The court will notify DOL when the matter is resolved and DOL will release the suspension.

Do not drive until you have been notified by DOL that you are authorized to do so.

In accordance with Washington State driving law, if you are caught driving while suspended you are subject to arrest and your vehicle may be impounded.

Under Washington State driving law, there is a $20 reissue fee in addition to any other licensing fees. If the FTA is alcohol-related, the reissue fee is $150.

Virginia Driving Law

Information on Virginia driving law and Virginia traffic laws...

Moving Violations and Point Assessments

When you are convicted of a Virginia driving law violation, the court notifies the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). DMV does the following:

1. Posts the conviction to your driving record;

2. assigns you demerit points according to the severity of the Virginia traffic laws offense;

3. issues an order of suspension, if applicable;

4. issues an order requiring the successful completion of a driver improvement clinic, if applicable; and

5. notifies your insurance company upon request.

The following lists present Virginia driving law violations that have demerit points. These violations are grouped according to the number of DMV demerit points assigned to each violation.

The number of years that the conviction stays on your DMV record is in parentheses beside each violation of Virginia traffic laws. An asterisk (*) indicates that the conviction remains on your record permanently.

DMV also posts to your record Virginia driving law violations that do not carry demerit points. These, however, are not listed here.

Demerit points will also be assigned to your record for traffic convictions incurred in other states.

(Note: For a complete list of point violations, click here.)

The length of time that a conviction for violation of a Virginia driving law stays on your record depends on the severity of the Virginia traffic laws violation.

If you receive an order or notice of revocation, suspension, disqualification or cancellation, your convictions could remain on your record for even longer than specified in one of these lists.

DMV demerit points remain on your record for two years from the date that you commit the offense. The dates that demerit points are removed from your driving record are not related to the dates that convictions are removed from your record.

Your insurance company may also assign points on your insurance record; however, DMV demerit points are not related to insurance company points. Insurance company points are developed by individual companies.

Driver Improvement Program

DMV uses a point system to rate drivers. You receive demerit points for unsafe driving and safe driving points for good driving. Demerit Points are assigned when you commit a Virginia driving law violation.

Different violations of Virginia driving law carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense. For example, you will receive three demerit points if you make an improper U-turn.

However, you will receive six demerit points if you speed 20 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit. Demerit points remain valid two years from the date you commit an offense.

Safe Driving Points are assigned for each full calendar year that you hold a valid Virginia driver’s license and drive without any violations or suspensions.

In some cases, you may also earn safe driving points by completing a driver improvement clinic. You can accumulate a total of five safe driving points and you may use these safe driving points to offset demerit points.

Consider the following example:

For five years Molly followed all the safe driving rules and always obeyed the speed limit. She accumulated a safe driving point each year, for a total of five points. But, one day Molly ran a red light. DMV assigned four demerit points to her driving record. However, since she had earned five safe driving points, she ended up with one safe driving point left on her record.

Demerit Points Can Add Up

Each time you commit a Virginia driving law offense, DMV adds additional demerit points to your record. This can add up to big trouble for some drivers.

Vermont Driving Law

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Chapter 25: Motor Vehicle Violations; Point System

2500. Application to traffic violations

In accordance with Vermont driving law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to violations of Vermont traffic laws covered under chapter 24 of this title and for that purpose a determination by the judicial bureau that a person has committed a traffic violation, whether by admission, no contest, determination after hearing, or entry of a default judgment, shall be deemed a conviction under this chapter.

2501. Motor vehicle point system

For the purpose of identifying habitually reckless or negligent drivers and frequent violators of traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles a uniform system is established assigning demerit points for convictions of violations of this title, or of ordinances adopted by local authorities regulating the operation of motor vehicles.

Notice of each assessment of points may be given, but notice is required when the point accumulation reaches 50 percent of the number at which suspension is authorized. No points shall be assessed for violating a provision of a statute or municipal ordinance regulating standing, parking, equipment, size, or weight.

The conviction report from the court shall be prima facie evidence of the points assessed. The department is also authorized to suspend the license of a driver when his driving record identifies him as an habitual offender under section 673a of this title.

2502. Point assessment; schedule

Under Vermont driving law, any person operating a motor vehicle shall have points assessed against his or her driving record for convictions for moving violations of the indicated motor vehicle statutes in accord with the following schedule:

In accordance with Vermont driving law, two points will be assessed for violation of the following Vermont traffic laws:

• 601. License required;
• 602. Exceptions for farm tractors and highway equipment;
• 611. Possession of license certificate;
• 612. Restrictions of license;
• 614. Rights under license;
• 615. Unlicensed operators;
• 1004. Interstate highway regulations;
• 1008. Regulations in municipalities;
• 1009. Restrictions on controlled-access roadway;
• 1021. Failure to obey traffic-control and 1022. signals;
• 1024. Failure to obey flashing signals;
• 1026. Failure to lane control signals;
• 1031. Illegal driving to right;
• 1032. Failure to keep to the right of center when meeting oncoming traffic;
• 1037. One-way roadways and rotaries;
• 1038. Driving on roadways laned for traffic;
• 1041. Restricted access roadways;
• 1046. Failure to yield right-of-way at intersection;
• 1047. Failure to turn to left properly;
• 1048. Failure to stop or yield at intersections;
• 1049. Failure of vehicle to yield right-of-way when entering from private road;
• 1053. Failure to exercise due care;
• 1059. Driving through safety zone;
• 1061 Illegal turning at intersections;
• 1062. Turning prohibited;
• 1063. Unsafe starting of parked vehicle;
• 1064. Failure to use required signals;
• 1065. Improper use of hand signals;
• 1071. Illegal driving on or near railroad grade crossing;
• 1072. Failure to stop at railroad crossings;
• 1073. Improper crossing at a railroad grade by heavy equipment;
• 1074. Improper emerging from driveway;
• 1081. Basic rule and maximum limits;
• 1082. Slow-moving vehicles;
• 1083. Special speed limitations;
• 1092. Damaging surface of road;
• 1093. Smokescreen device;
• 1095. Operating with television set installed;
• 1113. Illegal backing;
• 1114. Illegal riding on motorcycles;
• 1115. Illegal operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic;
• 1116. Clinging to other vehicles;
• 1117. Illegal footrests and handlebars;
• 1118. Obstructing the driver's view;
• 1119. Improper opening and closing vehicle doors;
• 1121. Coasting prohibited;
• 1122. Following fire apparatus prohibited;
• 1123. Driving over fire hose;
• 1124. Position of operator;
• 1127. Unsafe control in presence of horses;
• 1131. Failure to give warning signal;
• 1132. Illegal driving on sidewalk;
• 1243. Lighting requirements;
• 1256. Motorcycle headgear;
• 1257. Face protection;
• 800. Operating without financial responsibility;
• All other moving violations which have no specified points.

In accordance with Vermont driving law, three points will be assessed for:

• 1033. Illegal passing on the left;
• 1034. Illegal passing on the right;
• 1035. Limitations on passing;
• 1036. No passing zone;
• 1039. Following too closely;
• 1040. Improper driving on divided highway;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, four points will be assessed for:

• 1012. Failure to obey enforcement officer;
• 1013. Authority of enforcement officers;
• 1051. Failure to yield to pedestrian;
• 1057. Failure to yield to blind persons;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, five points will be assessed for:

• 1050. Failure to yield to emergency vehicles;
• 1075. Illegal passing of school bus;
• 676. Operating after suspension, revocation or refusal - civil violation;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, ten points will be assessed for:

• 674. Operating after suspension or revocation of license;
• 1091. Negligent operation;
• 1094. Operation without owner's consent and aggravated operation without owner's consent;
• 1128. Failure to stop when involved in an accident;
• 1133. Attempting to elude a police officer;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, two points will be assessed for 1003 and 1007. State speed zones and local speed limits, less than 10 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, three points will be assessed for 1003 and 1007. State speed zones and local speed limits, more than 10 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, five points assessed for 1003 and 1007. State speed zones and local speed limits, more than 20 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit;

In accordance with Vermont driving law, eight points assessed for 1003 and 1007. State speed zones and local speed limits, more than 30 miles per hour over and in excess of the speed limit.

In accordance with Vermont driving law, two additional points shall be assessed for any violation which has resulted in an accident which was the fault of the violator, provided that before these additional points are added a determination on fault must have been made.

2503. Recording assessments

Points shall remain assessed against the driving record of any person for a period of two years from the date of conviction of violations of Vermont traffic laws.

2505. Suspension or revocation of license

When a person receives a number of convictions for moving violations sufficient to raise his point total to at least ten points in a two-year period, the commissioner shall initiate suspension proceedings pursuant to section 2506 of this title.

2506. Procedure

When a sufficient number of points have been acquired, the commissioner shall suspend the license of an operator or the privilege of an unlicensed person, or nonresident to operate a motor vehicle, upon not less than 10 days' notice, and upon hearing, if requested for verification of the conviction records.

In accordance with Vermont driving law, the suspension shall be for:

• 10 days for an accumulation of 10 points,
• 30 days for 15 points,
• 90 days for 20 points and for a period increasing by 30 days for each additional 5 points except
• the suspension period for a conviction for first offense of sections 674, 1091, 1094, 1128, and 1133 of this title shall be 30 days;
• for a second conviction 90 days and
• for a third or subsequent six months, or the suspension period under the point values, whichever is greater.

If a fatality occurs, the suspension shall be for a period of one year in addition to the suspension under the point values. For purposes of this section, a month shall be considered as 30 days and one year shall equal 365 days.

2507. Legislative review

Prior to September 15 of every year, the commissioner of motor vehicles or the chairman of either the house transportation committee or the senate highways and traffic committee may request a meeting in joint session to review the operations and point values assigned under this chapter.

In accordance with Vermont driving law, legislation may be introduced on the operations and point values assigned under this chapter in any legislative year, provisions on reconsideration notwithstanding.

Utah Driving Law

Information on Utah driving law and Utah traffic laws...

Some drivers do not meet acceptable driving standards. In accordance with Utah driving law, the Driver Services Bureau, Driver License Division, is here to help those drivers, if possible, and to take corrective action, if necessary. They also deal with cases of license fraud and alteration.

The various driver control programs are designed to result in improved driver attitude and performance. In most cases, the treatment programs are successful.

However, some drivers are unable or unwilling to correct their bad habits. Those drivers can expect revocation, suspension, denial or disqualification of their driving privileges for violations of Utah traffic laws.

When Your Privilege to Drive Must be Revoked

Under Utah driving law, your driver license will be revoked if a court finds you guilty of any of the following violations of Utah traffic laws:

1. Manslaughter or negligent homicide while driving.
2. A second or subsequent conviction for driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while any measurable controlled substance or metabolite of a controlled substance is in your body (including prescribed medications).
3. Making a false statement under oath when applying for a driver license.
4. Committing a felony in which a motor vehicle is used, including automobile homicide.
5. Failure to stop and give aid if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of, or personal injury to another.
6. Two charges of reckless driving in one year. (The court may recommend that your license be suspended for three months on the first conviction.) Reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle in a willful and/or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
7. Refusing to stop after receiving a visual or audible signal from a police officer.
8. Failure to show proof of no-fault insurance or other security as required under the Utah Automobile No-fault Insurance Act.
9. Operating a vehicle or allowing a vehicle registered to you to be operated without required insurance or proof of financial responsibility.
10. Discharging or allowing the discharge of a firearm from a vehicle.
11. Using, allowing the use of, or causing to be used any explosive, chemical or incendiary device from a vehicle.

In accordance with Utah driving law, if you forfeit bail after being arrested for one of the offenses of Utah traffic laws mentioned above, your driver license will be revoked/suspended as if you had appeared in court and been found guilty.

When Your Privilege to Drive May be Suspended

Under Utah driving law, your driver license may be suspended for as long as one year. Some reasons the Division may suspend your driving privilege are:

1. You have been convicted of an offense for which mandatory suspension is required.
2. By reckless or unlawful conduct, you have caused or contributed to an accident in which someone was injured or killed or which resulted in serious property damage.
3. You are incompetent to drive, or have a mental or physical condition that would make you an unsafe driver.
4. You have unlawfully or fraudulently used your license or permitted its use by someone else.
5. You have refused to take or failed to pass a review examination as ordered by the Division.
6. You have been convicted of sufficient violations of Utah driving law to be subject to the Division Point System.
7. You have been arrested for DUI or been found guilty of any drug offense.
8. You operated or permitted to be operated a motor vehicle owned by you without the required security.
9. As a Utah driver, you failed to appear in court for a traffic violation when it occurred in Utah or in a Nonresident Violator Compact member state; or that you failed to satisfy fees, fines or restitution to the court on any criminal charge.

Utah's Point System

Over 21 Years of Age

The point system is a part of Utah's Driver Improvement Program. Points are assigned for specific types of violations of Utah driving law. If you acquire 200 or more points within a three-year period, you will be asked to appear for a hearing.

Based on that hearing, you may be placed on probation, requested to take the Defensive Driving Course or have your driving privilege suspended. Under Utah driving law, the suspension may be for three months, six months or one year, depending on your record.

Under 21 Years of Age

Utah drivers under the age of 21 are subject to a stiffer point system. Under Utah driving law, an accumulation of 70 points or more within a three-year period may result in a hearing and a subsequent suspension or denial of driving privileges from 30 days up to one year.

Utah Driving Law Point Distribution

• Reckless Driving 80
• Speeding (Depending on Severity) 35 to 75
• Failure to Yield Right-of-Way 60
• Following too Closely (Tailgating) 60
• Wrong Side of Road 60
• Wrong Way on One-way Street 60
• Red Light 50
• Stop Sign 50
• Improper Lookout 50
• Improper Passing 50
• Negligent Collision 50
• Other Moving Violations 40

NOTE: Under Utah driving law, except for speeding tickets, points for violations of Utah traffic laws may vary plus or minus 10%, depending upon the recommendation of the court.

How to Clear Your Record

By driving safely, you can clear your own record. The point system provides that when you drive one full year without being convicted of a moving traffic violation, half of the total points on your record will be removed.

If you drive two successive years without a conviction for violation of Utah driving law, all points will be removed from your record. Points for individual convictions for violations of Utah traffic laws are automatically removed from your record three years after the date of the violation.

As a further incentive, 50 points may be removed from your record upon completion of a defensive driving course recommended by the Division. In accordance with Utah driving law, this 50 point reduction will be permitted only once during any three-year period.

Driver's Record

The Driver License Division maintains a computerized driving and accident record of every driver in the State. It contains a record of convictions for moving violations of Utah traffic laws and suspensions within the past three years.

Under Utah driving law, all alcohol/drug related violations, suspensions and revocations remain on the record for six years. When a driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation, notice of the court action is sent to the Division for posting on the driver's record.

In accordance with Utah driving law, your driving record will be submitted to the National Problem Driver Pointer System and a record of suspensions and revocations will be available to any state upon inquiry.

Texas Driving Law

Information on Texas driving law and Texas traffic laws...

Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege. If this privilege is abused by violating Texas traffic laws it may result in driver's license suspension or revocation. Perhaps you just purchased your vehicle from Dallas Vandergriff Toyota, abiding by the Texas Driving laws is mandatory to keep you and other's safe on the road, as well as keeping your new car in one piece.

Updates:

New driving laws and traffic laws in Texastook effect on September 1, 2003.

HB 1330 of Texas driving law allows a drivers license applicant to voluntarily list on their license any health condition that might impede communication with peace officers. The applicant must supply DPS with a written statement from a licensed physician. This law takes effect Jan. 1, 2004.

An erroneous e-mail has circulated claiming that HB 281, which would have outlawed talking on a cell phone while driving or without using a hands-free device had passed and was to take effect September 1. The bill did not pass and did not take effect.

Mandatory Suspensions

Under Texas driving law, convictions of the following offenses will result in the automatic suspension of a driving privilege.

• failure to stop and render aid
• any offense punishable as a felony under the motor vehicle laws of Texas
• overtaking and passing a school bus (subsequent conviction)
• displaying or possessing a driver's license or identification card that is fictitious, cancelled, revoked, suspended, or altered
• lending a driver's license or identification card to someone else
• failing or refusing to surrender upon demand a driver's license or identification card to the Department of Public Safety that has been suspended, cancelled, or revoked
• possessing more than one valid driver's license or identification card
• providing false information or documents when applying for a driver's license
• making, selling, or possessing a document deceptively similar to a driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety
• graffiti
• fictitious license plate, registration certificate, or safety inspection sticker
• fraudulent government records

Discretionary Suspensions/Revocations

In accordance with Texas driving law, the Department of Public Safety has the authority to suspend/revoke the driver's license or driving privilege of any driver, after an opportunity for proper hearing, for the following violations of Texas traffic laws:

• driving while license suspended
• becoming incompetent to drive
• repeated violations of traffic laws - 4 or more convictions for moving violations occurring separately within any 12-month period or 7 or more within any 24-month period
• habitual reckless or negligent driving
• permit unlawful or fraudulent use of one's driver's license
• violating a driver's license endorsement requirement
• two or more convictions for violating a driver's license restriction
• failure to comply with the terms of a citation issued by another state that is a member of the Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977
• failure to provide medical information when requested
• failure to take or pass an examination when requested
• fleeing or attempting to flee from a police officer
• has committed an offense in another state, which if committed in this state would be grounds for suspension or revocation
• fail to stop for a school bus (second conviction)
• violates a probation order set by a previous hearing

Under Texas driving law, a $100.00 reinstatement fee is required for all discretionary suspensions/revocations.

Cancellations

The Department of Public Safety is authorized by Texas driving law to cancel the license of individuals who do not meet certain qualifications. Under Texas driving law, the following types of cases require cancellation of a driver's license:

• suspension/revocation action from another state
• parental authorization withdrawn (for individuals under 18 years of age)
• incomplete driver education
• voluntary surrender for medical or insurance purposes
• false statement on application

SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with Texas driving law, the Department of Public Safety may deny the renewal of a driver's license of a Texas licensee who fails to appear in court for violations of Texas traffic laws or certain other offenses within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court. 

Tennessee Driving Law

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Losing Your Privilege To Drive

Under Tennessee driving law, a driver license may be revoked or suspended for the following offenses of Tennessee traffic laws:

1. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including implied consent
2. Allowing unlawful use of a driver license, including fraudulently altering a driver license or allowing another individual to use your license or identification
3. Mental or physical difficulties
4. Leaving the scene of a personal injury or fatal accident - failure to stop and render aid in an automobile accident
5. Perjury, or giving false information on the use or ownership of an automobile, or for the issuance of a driver license
6. A felony that involves the use of an automobile
7. Evading arrest while operating a motor vehicle
8. Manslaughter/vehicular homicide involving the operation of an automobile
9. Two (2) reckless driving violations within twelve (12) months
10. Drag racing
11. Habitual offenders of Tennessee driving law violations
12. Unsatisfied judgment resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle
13. Purchasing or possessing any alcoholic beverage if 18-20 years old
14. Failure to comply with child support requirements

In addition, under Tennessee driving law persons under the age of 18 may lose their privileges for:

• Convictions of any drug or alcohol offense, whether or not the offense occurred while driving;
• Dropping out of school (which is defined as having ten consecutive or 15 total days in a semester of unexcused absences);
• Failure to make satisfactory progress in school (which in general means passing three subjects per grading period); or
• Weapons violations

Driver Improvement

The Driver Control/Improvement Section of the Tennessee Department of Safety was established to monitor the driving records of Tennessee drivers.

Individuals found to be frequent violators of Tennessee driving law (12 or more points) are sent a notice of proposed suspension and given an opportunity to attend a hearing.

Under Tennessee driving law, if they fail to request a hearing, their driving privileges are suspended for a period of six to 12 months.

In most cases, when a driver requests a hearing, they are given the opportunity to attend a defensive driving class in lieu of suspension or a reduction of suspension time.

When the department receives information that a driver has a medical/physical disability, the Driver Improvement Section will mail a medical form to be completed by his/her physician.

Action taken against these drivers, if any, is based on the completed medical report. In some cases, their driving privileges may be suspended or restricted.

If a complaint of a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle is submitted to the department, it is the Driver Improvement Section's responsibility to determine if any action should be taken. The individual may be required to submit to a re-evaluation of all, or any part, of the driver license examination.

Schedule of Values

The following values will be assigned to violations of Tennessee driving law or contributing to the occurrence of accidents:

Tennessee Traffic Law Violations

Violation - Points

• Tickets and court abstracts where speed not indicated on source documents - 3
• Speeding 1 through 5 mph in excess of speed zone - 1
• Speeding 6 through 15 mph in excess of speed zone - 3
• Speeding 16 through 25 mph in excess of speed zone - 4
• Speeding 26 through 35 mph in excess of speed zone - 5
• Speeding 36 through 45 mph in excess of speed zone - 6
• Speeding 46 and above in excess of speed zone - 8
• Reckless driving as defined by TCA 55-10-205 - 6
• Signs and control devices & failure to obey traffic instructions - 4
• Improper passing & passing where prohibited - 4
• Wrong way, side or direction - 4
• Following improperly - 3
• Failing to yield the right-of-way - 4
• Making improper turn - 3
• Failure to signal intention to change vehicle direction - 2
• Passing school bus taking on or discharging passengers - 6
• Following emergency vehicles unlawfully - 2
• Speed less than posted minimum - 3
• Violation of bumper law conviction - 4
• Driving without being licensed or without license required for type of vehicle operated - 3
• Driving while license under suspension, revocation, or cancellation - 8
• Careless or negligent driving - 4
• Violation of driver license restrictions - 6
• Reckless endangerment by vehicle & misdemeanor - 8
• Miscellaneous traffic violations failing to maintain control, improper control, etc., or any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle not herein specified - 3
• Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage only) - 5
• Failure to report an accident - 4
• Fleeing law enforcement officer (misdemeanor) - 6
• Driving while ability impaired - 8

Frequent Violations of Tennessee Driving Law

Frequent violations of Tennessee driving law are a most dangerous and costly habit. If you are suspended for frequent violations of Tennessee driving law, upon the completion of the suspension time, before you can receive your regular license, you must pay the appropriate reinstatement fees and establish future proof of financial responsibility (SR-22 Form) with the Department.

South Dakota Driving Law

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Suspension and Revocation of License

Revocation

Revocation: The loss of a drivers license and/or privilege to drive or apply for a license. In accordance with South Dakota driving law, the license must be surrendered to the department or the courts before an eligibility date can be determined.

Following revocation for violations of South Dakota traffic laws, all applicable tests will be required in addition to the application fee and a $50.00 reinstatement fee.

Suspension

Suspension: The loss of a driver license and/or privilege to drive or apply for a license. In accordance with South Dakota driving law, the license must be surrendered to the department or the courts before an eligibility date can be determined.

Following suspension for violations of South Dakota traffic laws, no testing will be required unless the license has expired. Application fees and the $50.00 reinstatement fee will be required.

Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

Under South Dakota driving law, mandatory revocation or suspension will be imposed for conviction of the following offenses of South Dakota traffic laws:

• Driving While Under the Influence - DWI
• Failure to maintain proof of insurance on every vehicle owned
• Any violation committed prior to the age of 16 by the holder of a restricted minor's permit
• Eluding a police officer
• 2nd Reckless Driving within a 1 year period

Suspension OR Revocation

Under South Dakota driving law, the following actions may result in the suspension OR revocation of a driver license:

• Suspension/Revocation ordered by the courts
• Driving while license is suspended, cancelled, revoked or denied
• Failure to satisfy a judgement resulting from damage to another vehicle
• Presence of a physical disease or defect
• Failure to pay a fine resulting from conviction of moving violation
• Obtaining too many points as dictated by current "Point System"
• Refusal to submit to Chemical Test
• Alcohol conviction by a minor driver in a motor vehicle
• Altered or improper use of driver license
• False information to obtain a driver license or ID card
• Drug conviction in a motor vehicle

Reinstatement Fee

Under South Dakota driving law, a person whose license has been revoked/suspended is required by South Dakota traffic laws to pay a license reinstatement fee of $50 in addition to the application fee when they are eligible to apply for a license.

Vision and knowledge tests will be required following a revocation, and in certain instances the driving test will also be required.

South Dakota Driving Law Point System

Conviction - Points (Effective July 1, 1986)

• Driving While Intoxicated - 10*
• Reckless Driving - 8
• Eluding/Attempting to Elude - 6
• Drag Racing - 6
• Failure to Yield Right of Way - 4
• Improper Passing - 4
• Driving Wrong Side of Roadway - 4
• Stop Sign/Light Violation - 3
• Other Moving Offenses - 2

*South Dakota driving law requires revocation of license for Driving While Intoxicated.

Any operator who accumulates fifteen (15) points in any twelve (12) consecutive months, or 22 points in any 24 consecutive months is subject to Driver License Suspension.

Periods of Suspension

• First Suspension - 60 Days Maximum
• Second Suspension - 6 Months Maximum
• Subsequent Suspension - 1 Year Maximum

Upon operator’s request, a hearing is provided before suspension. Where multiple offenses arise out of a single incident, points will be assessed on the offense carrying the highest point value.

Under South Dakota driving law, points are assessed on out-of-state convictions just as if committed in South Dakota.