Road Traffic Law

Road Traffic Law Blogs & News from Motoring & Road Traffic Lawyers – UK, US, Global

Victim of a Texting and Driving Accident? How You Should Proceed

January 15, 2013

Victim of a Texting and Driving Accident? How You Should Proceed (U. S. Law and generally) Car accidents can happen at any point in time, and many people become victims of these incidents through no fault of their own. It’s understandable that an accident victim will be disheartened after being injured due to another driver, […]

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Brake calls on drivers to have ‘Not a drop, not a drag’ before driving

January 3, 2013

(Guest post) To coincide with police forces across the country launching their annual drink and drug driving enforcement campaigns, road safety charity Brake has called on drivers everywhere to help save lives by committing to take ‘not a drop, not a drag’ before driving. “Risking lives by drinking alcohol or taking drugs and driving – […]

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How Police Mistakes Can Get Your DUI Dismissed

January 3, 2013

Everyone knows that drinking and driving is a crime that no one should take the chance of committing. Most people take this lesson to heart as soon as they’re pulled over while under the influence, but at that point, it’s too late to avoid an arrest. The best that a person can hope for is […]

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Tips on Spotting a Bad Driver on the Road

January 2, 2013

A good Clearwater personal injury lawyer has examined nearly every kind of car accident — and every kind of car accident driver. Some of these bad drivers are easy to spot on the road, but how often do you really notice them? Next time you’re moving along in traffic, keep an eye out for these […]

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What Happens if I Don’t Report Injury in a Car Accident Right Away?

December 25, 2012

Traveling in a car is a dangerous event. In fact, some experts believe that it is more hazardous than commuting by boat, train, or even airplane. Unfortunately, most individuals cannot afford to travel in the aforementioned way, and instead must rely on their car, truck, or SUV on a daily basis. Despite one’s best efforts, […]

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Should You Ever Refuse a Breathalyzer?

December 18, 2012

The snow is falling, the temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are just around the corner. At this time of year, people are often invited to attend parties thrown by friends, family, and other close contacts. While these parties are often filled with laughter, games, and great food, high amounts of alcoholic beverages may also […]

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How to Avoid a DUI This Holiday Season

December 18, 2012

The holidays are considered by many individuals to be a time for celebration with friends, family, and other loved ones. Caroling, enjoying tasty food, and simply reminiscing are all popular activities during this time of year. Unfortunately, in some cases, individuals consume excessive amounts of alcohol during holiday events—which can lead to a DUI citation. […]

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Speed Traps on the Interstate: Can You Still Salvage the Holiday?

December 4, 2012

(US criminal law and generally) No driver enjoys being pulled over for speeding. When setting speed limits, public safety officials must consider the presence of large trucks, older vehicles with outdated or poorly maintained equipment, and poorly skilled drivers. Due to these factors, some drivers may believe that speed limits are set well below their […]

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Drink Driving – What is the Limit?

November 20, 2012

A fairly well know fact is that the UK’s drink drive limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (also known as BAC), 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath or 107 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.  But what does this mean in the real-world? 5 shots of Vodka? 1 […]

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A DUI Lawyer Brings Clarity to an Uncertain Time

November 16, 2012

If you receive a DUI charge in Edmonton or another area of Canada, your world can turn upside down in an instant. Suddenly, those fun times you had at a party with friends seem like nothing more than a distant memory. You can’t go back and change what’s happened, but you can at least hire […]

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