Over 3 Million Tickets Dismissed
The 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 driving would 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…
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…
DetailsState-Recognized Texas Defensive Driving Courses Traffic fines, even for petty offences such as parking in a no-park zone, can be expensive. If you have a traffic fine for a minor offence, it may be easy to have it dismissed in court, but often you will be required to complete an accepted driving education session as…
DetailsMany businesses employ private drivers, for deliveries or other transportation purposes. A company in which transportation by road plays a big part can easily set up a defensive driving school program so that all drivers employed will meet an appropriate standard of ability. A course which is run by comedians will keep workers entertained while…
DetailsWhen I moved to Texas in the late 70’s, everybody in the car could have an open container…even the driver.I thought you’d get a ticket if you didn’t drink and drive in Texas.Or, at the very least, you’d be called a pussy (by the cops).Being from out of state, I had the impression that Texas…
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