Archive for November, 2011
What can you tell me about DUI laws in Nebraska?
Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6, 196, deals with the penalties for drunken driving. If you have a BAC over .08, you can be arrested for drunk driving. If you are under 21, anything over .02 will … [more]
If you don’t have a license do the L.A. police still impound your car?
Yes, currently if you are an unlicensed driver in L.A. you will have your car impounded for 30 days. However, the policy is under review and may be changed. Many groups have attacked the current … [more]
What is going on with registration costs in Hawaii?
The Hawai’i County DMV recently sent out vehicle registration notices for December. They’re advising people not to pay the amount listed on the notice. Due to a computer error, the notices … [more]
Does the Oregon DMV collect biometric data?
Biometric data in this instance is when the DMV uses facial recognition technology to put your face in a database. The database searches for other any other images with the same facial features … [more]
Is Colorado doing anything to speed up the lines at the DMV?
Not really. According to DMV officials, the lines at the DMV are the result of two problems. The first is that the DMV doesn’t have the money to hire more people. As she put it, “The state … [more]
Is driving more dangerous for women?
While men are more likely to be involved in an accident, it does appear that women are more likely to be injured in accidents. A recent study in the American Journal of Public Health found that … [more]
How do insurance companies in Vermont determine premiums?
Vermont insurance companies look at many factors when determining what rate they will charge individuals. Each company will rate factors differently, which is one reason that different companies … [more]
Besides DUIs, What Do Police Look for at Checkpoints?
Police checkpoints can help them pick out other drivers that are wanted by law enforcement than just singling out those driving under the influence of alcohol. You can expect the police to be … [more]
Why Premiums Go Up After Death of a Spouse
Car insurance companies normally consider any life changing event, from a new job to the birth of a child, as rating factors. [more]
Can Lenders Insist You Carry a Certain Deductible?
Yes, it's true. Did you realize lenders can and do demand certain coverages and deductible amounts? [more]
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