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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failure to ID in the state of Texas [closed]
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 ...
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Drinking and Driving
In the state of California, what is the limit of alcohol allowed in bloodstream to be prosecuted under drinking and driving case?
And what are the procedures used for intoxication testing (other than ...
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Is it legal to keep an old hole-punched driver's license or permit?
It is illegal in Oregon to possess two drivers licences, but when you get a new one, the DMV hole-punches the old one and gives it back to you. The paper temporary license is valid for driving ...
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What law determines when you have been ordered to pull over for a traffic stop?
What laws in the U.S. (specifically, Massachusetts) govern when you need to pull over for a traffic stop?
I understand that if a police vehicle comes up behind you with lights flashing it's clear ...
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What is the law concerning running over wild animals?
It is in the news that police are investigating an incident where someone ran over three ducklings as they were crossing the road, with the Wildlife and Countryside Act cited. What is the law ...
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Are you required to open the window if the police stop your car?
It is in the news that a fake police car stopped someone while driving, and when they opened their window they were assaulted as part of an attempted car jacking. I have been stopped by the police, ...
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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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Using a tractor/4 wheeler/mower or like as a means of travel with out a drivers license
I find myself in a part of the US (NY Adirondacks) where travelling anywhere requires a vehicle of some kind and yet it is prohibitively expensive to buy, register, insure and maintain a vehicle and ...
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What is the legal restriction for driving vehicles that don't require a license?
I live in Croatia, and laws here are not so clear to the actual restrictions for drivers licenses.
My question is this: what determens if a vehicle requires a driving license in Croatia?
For example, ...
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Adding reflective tape to personal vehicle
Backstory:
A few nights ago I was tailgated by a driver with unnecessarily-bright lights (likely stock, but still... when I can see my shadow on the road in front of me that seems excessive). I was ...
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No Blinker in a Left Turn Lane: Is It Illegal?
My question is simple, and pedantic:
An intersection near my house has a marked left turn lane, and a marked straight lane.
Problem is, the main road turns to the right at this roughly "Y" ...
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How to stop an alcoholic from driving?
This scenario takes place in the USA.
Suppose I have someone close to me who has a very serious drinking problem. This could be someone physically (living) close to me or someone emotionally close to ...
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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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Must a driving instructor accompany a learner on a motorcycle in India?
I am an Indian citizen who recently entered adulthood. I have thus been learning how to drive vehicles. To be able to drive a vehicle in order to gain experience, you need a Learner's license, as is ...
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Is it against the law for a GPS unit to alert a driver of a high crime area?
GPS units will automatically alert you when you enter into a different speed zone, but they do not alert you when you enter into a high crime area. It seems that this would be valuable information 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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Legality of using a phone for GPS in Oregon
Oregon recently passed HB 2957 B, which modifies the law regarding using electronic devices while driving. From the text of the law, it appears to ban:
(a) Holds a mobile electronic device in the ...
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Department of Motor Vehicles driving test makes no sense!
I have just received an instructional permit in the state of California after passing my written test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. I am currently trying to find opportunities to use this ...
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Legality of DUI blood tests
I was reading a bit about this subject and was wondering about the specific status of the medical professionals involved.
If I am pulled over for a DUI and the cops take me back to the police station ...
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Can I right-turn on red if all cars must turn right but bicycles can go straight?
In this intersection, if the sign is red, can cars turn right if safe to do so?
Location: 150 E San Carlos St. , San Jose, California, USA. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KEw3BWtFLXMZGGiG8
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There's ...
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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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Are out-of-state learner's permits valid for driving in California?
Can a teen driver with a learner's permit drive in California if (s)he follows the restrictions of the permit?
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When a used car is sold "as-is", does that excuse seller from selling the car with smog certificate in California?
California law states the seller is always responsible for selling the car with a smog certificate. If the seller sells the car saying it is "as-is" does that excuses him/her from previously obtaining ...
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What place in a car is regarded as a visible place for all passengers?
I read on http://allucam.com/legality-dash-cam/:
Dash cameras obviously can make a visual record of the road ahead, but under state law, they must also be capable of recording and saving audio data....
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Can a minor listen to phone navigation instructions while driving in Oregon?
If a minor set up (for example) Google Maps voice navigation while parked, then started driving (listening to the phone's instructions), then parked at the destination and turned the navigation off, ...
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Accident with borrowed car -- whose insurance will apply to satisfy legal requirements?
Assume my friend and I are both licensed and have insurance for our own cars, but we're (obviously) not listed under each others' insurance plans.
Let's say one of us borrows the other one's car (...
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Wet & Reckless vs DUI
What is the exact difference between a Wet Reckless vs a DUI? Moreover the financial and penal implications? I am in California.
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I lost my DOT heavy truck logbook what do I do?
I have to keep a Class A driver log book even though I work in my local area driving logs. The log book is used to keep track of proper rest. I lost mine. What do I do?
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The VW emission scandal, what laws or regulations were broken?
I'm a programmer trying to understand the minutia of the case more, but I'm having a hard time finding information that isn't simplified for sound bite eating public or thick legalesse.
What laws or ...
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Is it legal in New South Wales to pay someone who isn't a driving instructor for supervision?
In Australia, to progress from a Learner's license to a provisional driving license, you need to drive for 120 hours supervised by a person who has a full license. However, I know that it is illegal ...
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What do, "X speed limit while children are present", street signs mean, specifically?
while I'm driving near schools I often notice street signs that say something like, "speed limit 15 mph while children are present". I am curious what this means specifically. Does it still count if ...
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Does the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic prohibit driverless cars?
The 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, which the United States and several other countries have ratified, states the following (emphasis added):
Chapter II, Article 8, Section 1 (reprinted in ...
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Is it legal to ride a bicycle with a self-installed motor around California?
I'm going to California for a few weeks, largely the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas, and to save money (and time considering LA traffic) I plan to bring a bicycle with me and use that and public ...
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How close from a bus stop sign am I allowed to park my car in Washington state?
I wonder how close from a bus stop sign I am allowed to park my car in Washington state. If that depends on the city, I'm interested in Spokane. If that depends on the county, I'm interested in ...
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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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Are there any restrictions regarding the use of a GPS device while driving a car in the U.S
More specifically, are there any distinctions between using a smartphone, dedicated GPS device, or a built-in system (similar to the car radio), while driving (i.e. car in motion on a public road), ...
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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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Can I legally drive over speed limits in medical emergencies?
Say one had a pregnant wife that was going into labor: I've already called for an ambulance, However: They are far away from reaching me. So in order to reach them faster: We jump into a car and drive ...
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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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Does flashing high beams give police probable cause to stop a vehicle?
Is it illegal to flash high beams to signal other cars?
If police see you doing so is it a valid pretext for a traffic stop?
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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.
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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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At what point does a DUI begin?
(Based on a scene from TV show - 'The Rookie')
A woman who is clearly drunk is walking across the road towards her car. One officer sees and says "DUI" and the other correctly points out &...
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What is the minimum age to allow a child to ride in a forward facing back seat?
State: Arkansas
For purposes of this question, "a forward facing car seat" means
the same car seat, just turned around.
I called the state police, and they told me that car seats must be ...
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Is it newly illegal to say thank you while driving?
In the UK there have been some recent changes to traffic law. It is being reported that this means a change in the law such saying thank you on the road has become illegal. In the same article it is ...
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Can a court uphold a traffic ticket for speeding in school zone if the sign was blocked by a truck and not possible to be seen?
I was given a ticket for speeding in a school zone. I was unaware that there was a school zone because as I was traveling in the left lane there was a rolling road block of several trucks that were ...
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Contesting At-Fault Car Accident
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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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What are the fines / penalties for having two people in the front passenger seat?
There were two people in the front passenger seat of the car.
To clarify, there were two ("adult") individuals in the same seat wearing the same seat-belt and both were U.K. citizens and I am also an "...
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Is the "questionably legal maneuver" from XKCD 207 actually legal?
XKCD 207 shows a driver turning right on a red light, making a U-turn, then turning right again, in order to bypass a red light. Is this actually legal in Oregon?
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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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