Three Driving Behaviors That Can Turn into Serious Traffic Offenses

 Posted on July 15, 2016 in Traffic Violations

When it comes to your driving record, your wallet, and your safety, certain traffic violations can either mean minor inconveniences or major consequences for you as a driver. By avoiding the following driving behaviors, you can help keep the roads safer, keep your driving record clear, and hang on to that extra cash in your pocket.

Driving With a Suspended License or No License at All

If you are 18 years old or older and you receive two or more tickets for driving without a valid driver’s license, the next repercussion you will face is a mandatory driving privilege suspension that lasts for a period of 90 days. You are required to serve the full term of the suspension before you are eligible for license restoration. The same standards apply if you are found to be driving with a suspended license; you are not permitted to drive a motor vehicle until your privileges are restored and any applicable fees have been paid.

Speeding

Speeding--whether due to aggressive driving or carelessness--is an action that not only endangers you as the driver and others on the road, it can also mean a headache when it comes to your driving record and your finances. Speeding is a leading cause of injury and fatal accidents nationwide, making it a dangerous driving behavior on its own. That risk, combined with the penalty fines assessed and the harm to your driving record, only further add to its negative impact.

Disregarding Basic Traffic Laws

Failing to obey basic traffic laws can mean placing yourself at risk for serious traffic offenses. You place yourself and everyone around you in danger when running red lights or making improper turns at intersections. Distracted, aggressive, or reckless driving behaviors often cause motorists to bypass the most fundamental traffic laws, making them prime targets for tickets and punishable offenses. Do not make the mistake of ignoring the basic rules of the road. Pay attention to speed limits, yield signs, traffic lights, and pedestrian walkways, and avoid anything that distracts you while behind the wheel. Also, be sure to never drive while emotionally unstable or while under the influence.

If you or someone you know is facing any kind of traffic offense, it is wise to speak with a skilled Fairfield County criminal defense attorney who can offer proper guidance and sufficient representation for your case. Call the Law Offices of Daniel P. Weiner at 203-348-5846 for a free consultation today.

Sources:

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=813&q=531594

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp