Traffic Tickets are Expensive!
by This article lists ten of the most common traffic violations that are committed everyday while driving. Being aware and reminded will help avoid throwing your hard-earned money away on a ticket.
Driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license: $570
Driving without a driver’s license: $298
4. Red light
Red light violations are very common. Being such a fast-paced society in such a hurry all the time, many of us try to beat the yellow light only to be too late and end up running the red light. Many cities are now putting in red light cameras to catch you, which are twice as aggravating because just when you least expect it, a ticket with your name on it comes in the mail.
Failure to stop at a red signal: $436
5. Child restraints
It is the law that you have a child (Under 6 years of age and 60 pounds) in a rear car seat. A child over 6 years old and over 60 pounds must be in a rear seat restraint.
Mandatory use of child passenger restraints: $436
6. Leaving children unattended
Unbelievably, it is still too common that parents leave their children who are 6 years old and younger in the car while they run into the store or place of business. With all that is happening in our society today, please do not violate this law.
Leaving Child 6 Years of Age or Younger Unattended in Motor Vehicle: $380
7. Speeding
Speeding ranks up there among the number one traffic violation committed. The fine depends on the actual speed limit on the road you are driving.
Unsafe Speed, 1 to 15 miles over the limit: $214
Unsafe Speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit: $328
Unsafe speed, over 100 mph: $760
8. Double yellow lines
Double yellow lines let drivers know they should not cross over. Places such as, car pool lanes or divided road ways are common and warn drivers it is unsafe to make turns, change lanes or driving over.
Driving Over Double Lines: $380
9. Cell phone/texting
This is fast becoming a very big problem and danger on the roadway.
Drive using a wireless phone not hands free; each subsequent offense: $256
10. Stop sign
Failing to stop at a posted stop sign is also another common violation. When you approach a posted stop sign come to a complete stop, count to three and then proceed. By doing so, you have made a proper stop and will avoid a ticket.
Failure to stop at a stop sign: $240
In conclusion
These are common traffic violations that drivers commit every day while driving. The Police are out in force issuing tickets for these and other violations 24 hours a day. Reminders are necessary from time to time that we drive safely, obey the laws and rules of the road, so we can avoid having to pay fines.
When you are a safe driver and the Cops are behind you, there is no better feeling in the world then when they change lanes, speed on past you and pull over another driver.
Let us continue to drive safely, obey the laws and be courteous on the roadway.
Article also posted on Bukisa.com and AssociatedContent.com by Scott Hallock
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