The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that high speeds played a part in more than 27% of traffic fatalities in 2021. Speeding and other traffic violations frequently occur and sometimes people overlook or deliberately ignore the payment of fines....
Despite what some drivers seem to think, speed limits are not arbitrary numbers that a police officer pulls out of a hat. Governments at state, local and federal levels have the right to set the speed limits. But what are statutory speed limits? Defining statutory...
No one enjoys getting pulled over by police and issued a traffic ticket. However, attempting to ignore said ticket or failing to make a timely payment on it could lead to even more problems. Failure to handle traffic tickets might lead to penalties that can seriously...
Many people think of minor traffic offenses, such as speeding five miles over the limit, as no big deal, and they pay the ticket without thinking twice. However, if you get multiple tickets in a year, this can result in consequences that interfere with your ability to...
Traffic violations take numerous forms, and some of these offenses could have a devastating impact on your life if you face charges. From speeding to driving with a suspended license, it is important to understand the potential repercussions that could come up. For...
When you hear of aggressive driving, many things may come to mind. However, the state considers a variety of specific actions as aggressive driving, which are also unlawful. Aggressive driving differs from road rage, but it still can put others' lives in danger. As a...
Speed limits are not arbitrarily imposed on drivers. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, they are a reflection of the reasonable and safe behavior that most drivers display as they go about their daily activities. Governments at the local, state and...
Having an Arizona law enforcement officer stop your car and issue you a ticket may prove frustrating, but things may become more complicated if you ignore the ticket or fail to pay it in time. While traffic tickets typically add points to your license and may impact...
There are two very common questions are attorneys receive whenever someone is faced with criminal speeding. The first is whether they will go to jail. The second is how long the criminal conviction will be on the record. Criminal speeding in Arizona is a class 3...
Picture a nice sunny day in Arizona, driving from San Diego, enjoying your music then all of a sudden, you see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. You then look down at your speedometer and realize you may have been going too fast. It’s easy to do, trust me,...