Questions tagged [driving]
For questions specifically related to the operation of a vehicle on the road. Consider also traffic, vehicle, and speeding.
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Do you have to live in California to have a California's Driver's License?
I lived in California for many years under a work visa. I then moved back to Canada. Can I keep/renew by California driver's license if I currently operate a business in California (and thus currently ...
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Causing death by driving on the wrong side of the road
This question is inspired by the Anne Sacoolas incident, but I'm asking about the law rather than the politics.
Suppose that an Englishman with no diplomatic immunity were to absent-mindedly drive on ...
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Is a pedestrian crossing on red light responsible if a driver steers away from them, killing someone else?
Suppose that a car is going fast towards an intersection right when a pedestrian decides to cross it on a red light. The driver, out of reflex, steers away from the pedestrian to avoid hitting him. ...
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Does a process exist to legally drive a homemade car?
Let's say that I have a very old car, install scrapped, recicled, off-the-shelf and/or handcrafted components, and effectively create a brand new car, completely different fron the original one, both ...
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Marking up a driver's license
I'm not sure if this is the proper place for this question, but I want to know if coloring on a driver license invalidates it. I'm not talking about making real changes - more like coloring in sleeves ...
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How do you pass a DUI test if you're just clumsy?
I never drink or do drugs, but I have tried the "heel-to-toe straight line" test and the "raise your foot for 30 seconds" test, and I find both of them to be difficult or impossible.
I have seen ...
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How to stop an alcoholic from driving- distance is an issue
I have a family member who is an alcoholic and I think has been driving drunk. I want to report him and potentially get his license taken away, but no family or friends live close to him, so we have ...
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Could a car get a ticket with no one in the car?
I just saw this youtube video where a Telsa using the Summon feature was pulled over for going through a stop sign. Summon makes it drive itself to a target location to pick up the driver. Say the car ...
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Who needs to take the California driver license renewal test?
A few weeks ago, I went to DMV office in California to renew my driver license. They asked me to take an 18-question renewal test. I took the test and passed it and received my renewed driver license, ...
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Can one pass another vehicle if the line dividing the (two-way) roadway is double, dotted, yellow in California?
Can one pass another vehicle if the line dividing the roadway is double, dotted yellow in California?
Example of such a line:
Video: https://youtu.be/EL1gieTP3kM.
Note it is a two-way street, ...
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Can I sell my license plate tabs to someone else if I no longer need them?
I just moved from one state to a bordering state. I had bought license plate tabs for 2020 in the original state. I had yet to apply the tabs to my original state plates, so they are unused. I just ...
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Being charged with driving while impaired, in the state of Minnesota? While prescribed desoxyn
Or while being prescribed desoxyn by a doctor, Is there a limit of methamphetamine in one's system that can allow one to drive and not be charged with driving while impaired, in the state of ...
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Is it illegal to drive a car by oneself as a foreigner in Myanmar?
Is it illegal to drive a car by oneself as a foreigner (French citizen and US permanent resident) in Myanmar?
I have read some for conflicting information, e.g.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/...
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Driving Eligibility with a Valid Foreign License & Learner's Permit Newyork DMV
https://nysdmv.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/406/~/drive-with-a-valid-foreign-driver-license-and-a-new-york-state-learner-permit
Based on the information in the page, Can anyone please confirm ...
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Driving legally blind
Story I read on a totally different site: A person in California who is legally blind (but can still see a little bit) buys a motorcycle, rides it, and gets stopped by traffic cops. He has no driving ...
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Can former residents of Ontario drive in Ontario with a foreign license?
Under HTA 32(1),
No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless the motor vehicle is within a class of motor vehicles in respect of which the person holds a driver’s licence issued to ...
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What's the difference between a single solid white line and a double solid white line?
What's the difference between a solid white line and a double solid white line on the United States?
I read on https://www.wwinjurylaw.com/blog/2016/november/can-i-cross-over-the-solid-double-white-...
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If someone hits your car while deliberately trying to stop you from merging in very slow traffic who is at fault?
On the highway typically you are at fault as you should merge only when it is safe and after signaling. I.E. the person who hit you cannot be held responsible for you choosing to merge without ...
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Is it a violation to stop at a light in such a way as to prevent Cyclists from passing (USA)?
Hopped over to Bikes.SE to read the claim that "In some Jurisdictions, it is legal for bikes to pass on the right."
Is this even true?
If it is true, then I'd like to know if the following event I ...
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Can an 18 year old with just a permit drive alone in Colorado?
If you are under 18 [with a permit], Colorado driving laws prohibit you to drive alone. You must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, a driver’s education instructor, or a licensed driver at ...
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Effects of getting traffic tickets when drive in New York with an international driver license
Several days ago, when I drove in New York State with a Canadian driver license, I got two tickets. One is for speeding (I drove at 84 mph at a 65 mph zone); the other is for not restraining my baby (...
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May One Turn Left at a Stop Sign When the Car in the Left Street Is Turning Right? (diagram provided)
After stopping at the stop-sign at a 4-way intersection (2-way stop), is it legal to turn left if the car on the left is turning right?
I am asking about New Jersey law in particular.
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Legal to ride electric scooter/moped on Texas sidewalk?
I own a Razor Pocket mod scooter, this is what mine looks like:
Sidenote: not actually a Tesla, just paint and decal
I live in Texas, Dallas/Plano area specifically. My question is: would I be able ...
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What does “resting on” mean in Vehicle Code 27400 VC (drivers aren't allowed to wear headphones in California)?
The California state law Vehicle Code 27400 VC (mirror) states that:
A person operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not wear a headset covering, earplugs in, or earphones covering, resting on, ...
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It's illegal for me to drive in Texas because I don't have insurance?
I live in New Hampshire where car insurance is not required so I don't have it. I just heard that it is illegal for me to drive in Texas because I don't have insurance and that if they stop me they ...
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Constitutionally can the judge issue an arrest warrant for driving without a license? [closed]
went to court and I asked for a appeal and didn't have the money for the appeal so can they arrest for this...??? Or make payment to the fine which she try to make sign but didn't..
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Right to court-appointed attorney for driver license suspension?
Do I have the right to a court appointed attorney if I can not afford an attorney and I am not facing jail time even though I am facing suspension of licence and points against them.
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Texas excessive fining
I am just curious if it is legal for Texas to issue a ticket, once the ticket is issued you are automatically also required to pay a surcharge to keep your license from being suspended and on top of ...
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Driver's license renewal issue in Virginia
I was recounting an incident that happened to me several years back to a friend. While the issue is "resolved," I never learned of the proper, legal way to resolve the issue. I am curious if someone ...
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Who's at fault for crashes while changing lanes if the driver who isn't changing lanes speeds-up beforehand?
I live in Minnesota (USA). I have only had my Driver's License for about a year now, and I recently had a bad experience. I was moving into a turn lane, and someone revved their engine, sped up, and ...
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PA Learners Permit - Nightime Driving with Parents
I am a teen driver (still sixteen) with a Pennsylvania learners permits, and my parents and I are unsure of something. I am required so many nighttime driving hours, however, if I understand correctly,...
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California: Is it okay to use the center left turn lane to merge right?
In California if I'm at a stop in (1) and want to turn left on a busy street, is it okay to use the center left turn lane in (2) to merge right with traffic (as long as I don't use it more than 200 ...
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Contesting At-Fault Car Accident
Scenario:
You're travelling on the highway with stop and go traffic. As a driver (Car A) you are distracted (starting at the sky, changing the radio, on your cellphone, whatever). Suddenly traffic in-...
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Cyclist contacts overtaking car - who is at fault?
Say a car narrowly overtakes a cyclist who at that moment starts to signal that they want to turn by extending their arm outwards toward the car. The car left so little room that the cyclist ...
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Right to Drive on Public Roads [duplicate]
Driver - Black's 4th
One employed in conducting or operating a coach, carriage, wagon, or other vehicle, with horses, mules, or other animals, or a bicycle, tricycle, or motor car, though not a ...
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I received a notice of toll violation, but I believe I paid my tolls. How to dispute? [closed]
I visited Illinois at the end of last year. I used Google maps to route my trip and made sure to stop by every toll booth indicated on the way.
I received a notice of toll violation, though. Looking ...
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Driver's liability for friend passenger's losses in an accident
Alice and Bob are friends. One day they decide to go on a road trip in Bob's car.
It has started freezing and the road may be icy. Bob drives below the speed limit and applies some extra care that he ...
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Can BAC (blood alcohol content) be interpolated for DUI/DWI criminal prosecution?
It is common for a statutory BAC (blood alcohol content) level to determine whether the operator of a motor vehicle is guilty of Driving Under the Influence (DUI, which in some states is called DWI ...
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Why would someone get a fine when using a disabled parking space when the disabled person is not in the car?
An article in LA Times about someone parking on a disabled parking space without the disabled person being in the car:
(...) I saw a woman pull into a disabled parking space and begin to
exit her ...
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Do I need an Illinois Driver's License?
I'm an international student on a J1 Visa pursuing a Master's degree at a university in Chicago. For the duration of my program I will live in Chicago, but will be leaving the US after finishing my ...
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What to do when an Ambulance can't pass you?
So here's the deal: Earlier I was driving on the highway to work, which currently is under construction work. Because of that, one of the two lanes is closed and the second one is slightly narrowed. ...
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What is the point of administering prolonged field sobriety tests, and aren't the tasks unreasonable?
I've just watched this video of a police officer in Miami administering a field sobriety test on a person suspected to be driving under the influence. The test takes over ten minutes.
There are two ...
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License plate photo blockers
I know in some, if not all US states, that blocking your license plate from being read is illegal.
There are companies that sell license plate blockers. Granted, none of the products actually work. ...
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Are most Uber drivers unqualified to operate a vehicle for hire?
When applying for a commercial drivers license many life saving and valuable knowledge is to be learned. Commercial classes in the USA ranges to Class D in some States which is a car and to Class A,B, ...
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In states with phone restrictions while driving, does that apply to all devices?
Many states in the US have a hands-free phone law prohibiting drivers from calling or texting while at the wheel and on the road. Many others have lesser restrictions, such as only prohibiting new ...
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Vienna Convention on Road Traffic(1968) Letters Only Vehicle Registration Plate
There is a large media scandal in Romania about a car that had a preferential number from another country. According to police, the number was illegal because was having letters only and no digits so ...
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Is receiving intimate stimulation while driving illegal?
I feel as though I've seen this scene in movies or tv shows more than once: Someone is driving along, seemingly enjoying themselves. They get pulled over by the cops and then another person's head ...
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Do toll fees have to be indicated ahead of time in the United States to be enforceable?
Do toll fees have to be indicated ahead of time in the United States to be enforceable?
By indication, I mean some type of road sign. By "ahead of time," I mean early enough on the road to allow ...
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What would be the default speed limit for a highway in Texas in this case?
A 2 lane road is enhanced, widened and expanded to 6 lanes. it goes through a small town. The previous speed limit on that road was 55 mph.
After the new road is finished the speed limit signs are ...
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failure to ID in the state of Texas
I was pulled over and the cop said that the reason was that when he ran the tags he couldn't find insurance on the car.
A former officer told me that, that is not a reason to pull someone over. He ...
