Monthly Archives: December 2011

If you are 16 years old, you are old enough to qualify for a motorcycle license. Before you can apply, you’ll need to pass a Mandatory Rider Education course. Once you’ve completed that, you’ll need to complete a driver’s license … Read More

If your license is suspended, then you cannot use a motor vehicle. Commit enough traffic violations and the state of North Dakota will suspend your license. Your license can also be suspended for certain serious traffic violations as well. Your … Read More

New Mexico has chosen to abstract their traffic violations to a point system to better track your violations. Accumulation of too many points can result in a license suspension. The following are some violations and their point values: • Speeding … Read More

Having your license revoked is a greater punishment than having it merely suspended. With a suspended license, you just need to wait until your time is up and you may have to pay a reinstatement fee. With a license revocation, … Read More

If you are convicted of a third time DUI in Missouri, you’ll be facing the following penalties: • Jail – up to four years • Fine – up to $5,000 • License suspension – 10 years • Ignition Interlock Device … Read More

Michigan classifies a motorcycle as a two or three-wheeled vehicle with a saddle seat that can attain speeds over 30 mph, with a gasoline engine that has over 50 cc. You’ll need to register your motorcycle at a Secretary of … Read More

It’s that time of year when the snow is falling and laws are changing. Many laws go into effect on January 1st, and this year is no different. Illinois passed several new regulations regarding motor vehicle this year. One of … Read More

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety only gave three pickup trucks the Top Safety Pick award for 2012. The pickup trucks are the Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, and Honda Ridgeline. Being awarded the Top Safety Pick means that the trucks … Read More

Yes, California has changed several laws. Most have already gone into effect, but several won’t until January 1, 2012. One change was in the booster seat law. Children under the age of 8, or 4’ 9”, must be properly restrained … Read More