Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
The high cost of traffic tickets has inspired me to blog about it.When I was a teenager, the maximum cost of a speeding ticket was about $50.And that was for manslaughter.You just can’t afford to kill anyone now.It’s the economy…not fair!Now, I see speeding tickets anywhere between $180 and $400!And that’s for a petty speed over…
DetailsWhy roundabouts?And how do they work?Well, in a roundabout way…I will try to explain. Roundabouts (also called Traffic Circles) were developed by the UK in the mid twentieth century.“Foreign” to some here in the U.S., I have people ask me what’s the point and how do they work.The “point” is, a normal intersection has a…
DetailsWith gas prices at their all time high, here are some tips that will help you to reduce fuel costs and get better mileage while out there on that Summer road trip. · Check your tire pressure often (great time to check for nails and/or an ex-girlfriend’s nail file jammed in the grooves). · Avoid…
DetailsThe Fourth of July is right around the corner…and Rick Perry lights the first fuse… If things had gone as planned, the Texas state law banning texting while drivingwould have gone into effect this September 1.Although it is a city ordinance in several Texas cities such as San Antonio, El Paso and Austin (our lovely…
DetailsIn addition to pet safety in this summer heat, how about securing your pet for safety’s sake?A very nice Veterinary Technician and I were having a conversation about putting dogs in the back of pickup trucks.I asked her which was more acceptable?Loose or collared.Neither, she said.Loose, the dog could fall out or jump out and…
DetailsDriving is a privilege, not a right. With this privilege comes responsibilities, obligations and potential consequences.If you or someone you know is a new driver, the following tips may prove invaluable when getting behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for 15…
DetailsI grew up on a Harley. Just a toddler. My earliest recollections were of straddling the gas tank. Holding on for dear life while my biker Dad gunned it. Full-throddle. Nine beers…and no helmet (that would be the title of his book, if he wrote one). Now, if you have a child on a motorcycle…
DetailsAccording to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, thousands of cars are stolen in the state of Texas each year. The top stolen vehicle? The Ford F150.In fact, the top 3 most stolen vehicles in Texas are all pickup trucks…in Texas?…go figure. Of the top ten most stolen vehicles, the Taurus comes in at number…
DetailsThere are many advantages to attending traffic school online. A traditional classroom may involve a considerable amount of reading, but when you use a video-based lesson system you can watch your way through informative as well as entertaining videos instead. Whether you are looking to refresh your memory after a long period of not driving…
DetailsAs promised, Step Two, in the step-by-step how to for parents of new drivers. We mailed our $20 and Form DL-92 Request For A Parent Taught Driver Education Packet to the License Issuance Bureau, Texas DPS, in Austin and received our packet in a little over 2 weeks.The packet is 40 pages thick and includes…
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