Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
I grew up in a house that stood about 1,500 feet from the Burlington Northern rail line. And when those trains would sound that crazy horn at wee hours of night it would scare the bejeezus out of me! Heck, I think because of that, I wet the bed until I was in middle school.…
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Texas drivers with autism, deafness, PTSD, and other communication challenges are receiving help. Now they will be able to make law enforcement aware ahead of time. For this reason, a new law for drivers with communication issues has been passed to thwart this stressful situation. EASING STRESS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS Driver’s communication can be difficult…
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You may think your newer vehicle with life-saving safety features can withstand a hit, even from a large truck. It’s true that most of the larger SUV’s weigh somewhere between 4,200 and 5,400 lbs. But large trucks, especially those with a truck-tractor and trailer combination can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. These trucks require more…
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A new law has passed in Texas that you must be 21 years of age to purchase or possess tobacco products (unless you are military). And if caught, that will get you a “minor in possession” (as it would if you were caught with drugs or alcohol because nicotine is a drug). This follows New…
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TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) and Buc-ee’s have joined forces to clean up litter in Texas. TXDOT and Buc-ee’s This critter don’t litter campaign will have Texas drivers seeing new billboards on major roads and highways combining these two major icons. DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS This original campaign launched in 1986 has had some success…
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I remember back in the good old days when headlight flashing was used as a communication tool. If you flashed your headlights behind a driver in the passing lane it meant “Please move over so that I may pass you.” Now, apparently it means “Get the heck out of my way.” Truckers still flash their…
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Installing a child’s car seat properly is imperative for your child’s safety. Of course, a new car seat will come with a manual. But what about your caregiver who may transfer it into their car? Or what if you purchase a used car seat with no manual? We have new sources available to us now…
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You may be wondering if there’s a way to dismiss that inconvenient ticket on your driving record. The good news is, yes. You can have your ticket dismissed by taking a defensive driving course. This is the case only if the county you received the ticket from approves it. And before moving forward, make sure…
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Whatever happened to the zipper merge? And when did that driving courtesy become a thing of the past? I was riding with my sister and we started passing signs telling us that the lane we were in was ending and we will be merging in 500 feet. Then another sign that said 200 feet. Then,…
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There is one law regarding safe driving around bicyclists on the road that I was unaware of. This makes me think that there are likely many more that I need to be made aware of since I live near a heavy biking area. Before passing a bicycle traveling the same direction as you, the law…
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