Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
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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I recently found out that I am allergic to nuts. So I have stopped dating, altogether. I am also allergic to cats. Not the feline, but the musical “CATS.” I’ve seen it once on Broadway and my eyes swelled shut (any musical, for that matter). The real bummer is that I drove to the theatre,…
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My nine year old niece is so much like me when I was her age. Her days are filled with lots of daydreaming and asking random questions. One morning while spacing out and eating her cereal she said “Aunt Daun, did you know Jesus’ last name is Christ?” In my family, we fondly refer to…
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As of September 1st, the Texas Driver Financial Responsibility Program ends. This means that any suspended licenses will be eligible for renewal and surcharges that are due will be dropped. In the past, I was all for the Financial Responsibility Insurance Program in Texas. We have entirely too many uninsured motorists here. Rarely are Both…
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I’ve written several blogs over the years about my dislike for street light cameras. And, I am happy to say that as of June, Red Traffic Light Cameras are banned in Texas. The Good and Evil of Street Light Cameras I say good riddance to red camera light tickets! As my niece would say, they…
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My mother had to take a driving test on her 80th birthday (both written and in her car). I’m curious if I would easily pass a driving test at this point. When I moved to California in the early 1990’s, I flunked the written driving test twice. Of course I didn’t even crack the booklet…
DetailsEvery summer we hear of this horrific mistake when we turn on the news. And, a mistake or human error is exactly what this is. We are only human and we all make mistakes. Of course this particular one is definitely a whopper. But it’s not as if the parent or guardian isn’t already remorseful,…
DetailsIf you were a stranded motorist, AAA used to be the best thing to have. If you can afford it. Now, most insurance companies offer roadside assistance and towing for a nominal fee. In Texas, there is an 800 number printed on the back of your driver license or ID card for roadside assistance and…
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