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A traffic violation can occur from a number of offenses, including driving over the speed limit and driving on a suspended license. Although receiving a ticket for some violations, such as speeding or not stopping at a stop sign, may not seem like a big deal, there...
As a Virginia motorist, you may have familiarity with a variety of traffic laws, but one lesser-known state highway rule, impeding traffic, may result in a violation. While you may think of impeding traffic as slowing the flow of vehicles on a highway, the...
In the commonwealth, it usually is not difficult for drivers to know when they are speeding. After all, most highways, roads and streets in Virginia have posted speed limits. On roads that lack speed signs, such as those in residential areas, motorists know they must...
While it is not uncommon for people to have a couple of traffic violations on their records, too many can begin to create problems. For individuals who rely on driving for a living, more than a couple of minor infractions may jeopardize their jobs. When workers...
A commercial driver's license differs from a personal driver's license in many ways. For one, when you are a commercial driver, you will often handle larger vehicles, heavier loads and longer distances than any personal driver will ever need to deal with. You may also...
To drive for a living, you must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). But if you have committed certain traffic violations, the state can actually either refuse to allow you to apply or revoke your current license. Serious enough violations may even count toward...
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror may cause immediate panic, especially if you already have some traffic violations on your record. Depending on the situation, breaking traffic laws could impact everything from your driving privileges to how much you owe...
After your recent traffic violation, you worry about how much your car insurance rates may increase. Rather than wait for the inevitable, maybe you want to take the proactive route. Forbes explains options for lowering your auto insurance after receiving a speeding...
Virginia state law is harsh when it comes to traffic violations. Lawmakers took this process seriously, and the state ranked in the top 10 in the nation for worst states for speeding tickets according to Business Insider. The review looked at how state authorities...
Exceeding posted speed limits is one of the faster ways to earn yourself a costly traffic citation. Still, because speed limits change frequently on Virginia's many roadways, complying with posted limits can be more challenging than it seems. While officers may stop...
