Helpful Driving Information
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Please note, your particular state laws and regulations may vary.
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ACTIONS RESULTING IN LOSS OF LICENSE
- A consistent record of accidents and traffic violations
- Failure to pay traffic fines or appear in court
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Falsifying information on your license application
- Allowing an unlicensed person to drive your vehicle
- Possession of illegal firearms or drugs
- Failure to take financial responsibility for accidents or property damage
- Participating in street vandalism
- Disobeying a police officer or otherwise resisting arrest
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POINTS ON RECORD
In most states, there is a point system in which traffic law violations are assigned a point value. When a conviction notice is received from the court, the offense is entered on your driver record and points are assigned. These points are counted during a certain period. If you receive a defined number of points in that period, either your license will be suspended or you will be asked to appear for a hearing, attend a behavior modification driving course, or undergo a driver assessment reexamination.
Some states are stricter on drivers under 21.
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POINTS ON RECORD
Examples
In Nebraska, if a driver accumulates 12 points during a three-year period, then his or her drivers license will be suspended for six months.
- In Colorado, a drivers license will be suspended if an adult driver accumulates 12 points in any 12 consecutive months or 18 points in any 24 consecutive months. If a driver is under 18, his or her license will be suspended if he or she accumulates 6 points in any 12 consecutive months or 7 or more points during the license term.
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POINTS ON RECORD
In Utah, if a driver acquires 200 or more points within a three-year period, he or she will be asked to appear for a hearing. Based on that hearing, the driver may be placed on probation, required to take a Defensive Driving Course, or face a driving privilege suspension. The suspension may be placed on the license for three months, six months, or one year, depending on the drivers record.
Consult your state's Drivers Handbook for details.
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TAKING CARE OF TRAFFIC TICKET
If you are spotted by the police while speeding, driving recklessly, making unsafe lane changes, failing to stop at red lights or stop signs, etc., you will receive a citation ticket. If you feel that the ticket is not justified, do not argue with the police officer. The proper recourse is to request a hearing through the court system or attend the hearing for which you received notification.
If you receive a ticket and do not pay the fine on time or do not appear in court as required, your license can be suspended or revoked. You may also attend a point reduction course.
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IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER
Always cooperate with police officers and follow their instructions. If you notice red lights flashing when you look in the rearview mirror, stop your vehicle as far out of the path of traffic as possible. Stay in your vehicle and if you are stopped at night, turn on the interior light. Good lighting assists communication. If you leave the vehicle, you subject yourself and the officer to danger from nearby traffic.
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IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER
- Keep your hands in plain view at all times, preferably on the steering wheel and refrain from making any sudden movements.
- Wait for the officer to request your license, registration, and evidence of insurance.
- Officers are trained to ask for identification first and provide an explanation of why you were stopped second. Provide the documents requested when prompted by the officer.
- Failure to stop when instructed by the police can result in your arrest.
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