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Traffic Violations Attorney

What is Traffic Violation? Traffic violations can be loosely defined as any act that violates a state or municipalities traffic laws. Most laws are local, though the federal government does regulate some traffic aspects, and it can deny federal money in order to coerce states to pass particular traffic laws. Today, motorists can find themselves faced with dozens of traffic laws, depending on where they are driving. These traffic laws vary by state, city, highway, and region.

The first traffic ticket in the United States was allegedly given to a New York City cab driver on May 20, 1899, for going at the breakneck speed of 12 miles per hour. Since that time, countless citations have been issued for traffic violations across the country, and states have reaped untold billions of dollars of revenue from violators.

Violating traffic is common because some drivers do not follow proper rules in the road. Accidents happen more often in the road which affects the lives of innocent people crossing the road. As a general rule, drivers are expected to avoid a collision with another vehicle and pedestrians, regardless of whether or not the applicable rules of the road allow them to be where they happen to be.

Traffic lawsare the laws which govern traffic and regulate vehicles, while rules of the road are both the laws and the informal rules that may have developed over time to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic. 

Below are some laws and traffic regulations in the state of Nevada:

Drinking & Driving Violations

Driving under the influence (NRS 484.379)

Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License

Licensing of drivers required (NRS 483.230)

Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance

Insurance required (NRS 485.185)

Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration

Registration required for certain vehicles (NRS 482.205)

Illegal U-Turn

Allowed and prohibited u-turns (NRS 484.337)

Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run

Duty to stop...accident involving death or personal injury (NRS 484.219)
Duty to stop...accident involving damage to vehicle or property (NRS 484.221)

Mechanical Violations

Equipment of Vehicles (NRS 484.541 to 484.646)

Reckless Driving

Reckless driving (NRS 484.377)

Running a Red Light / Stop Sign

Obedience to devices for control of traffic (NRS 484.278)

Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations

Safety belts and shoulder harness (NRS 484.641)

Speeding

Restrictions on speed (NRS 484.361 to 484.375)

Unlawful Vehicle Modifications

Equipment of Vehicles (NRS 484.541 to 484.646)
 

Penalties on Traffic Violations: Fines for traffic violations depend on the violation. Typically, states will have standard fines for a specific group of moving violations, with the fines increasing with the seriousness of the violation. Some states will also increase the fine if violators have other violations on their record. Courts will occasionally reduce fines on violations while still recording the violation as part of the violator's record.

Are you accused of traffic violations? It is best advice that you seek counseling from an experienced lawyer that can protect your rights. Do not lose hope. Defense Attorney William A. Kennedy can help you. Call our law office firm for free consultations regarding your case.

 

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