Driving is a privilege that already comes with responsibilities. However, you have yet another responsibility to follow if you are under a license suspension. You have the responsibility of refraining from getting behind the wheel during a license suspension. Continuing to drive may lead to serious consequences. However, you might understandably wonder if you can […]
Traffic Violations
Arizona traffic offenses that result in license points
In Arizona, driving offenses come with consequences beyond fines and court appearances. You can also accumulate license points that impact your driving privileges. Understanding the offenses that result in points can help you avoid driver’s license suspension. Speeding violations Speeding is one of the most common offenses that lead to license points. More than 20,000 […]
Penalties for unpaid traffic tickets in Arizona
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that high speeds played a part in more than 27% of traffic fatalities in 2021. Speeding and other traffic violations frequently occur and sometimes people overlook or deliberately ignore the payment of fines. In Arizona, as in any other state, avoiding traffic ticket payment can result in more […]
What are statutory speed limits?
Despite what some drivers seem to think, speed limits are not arbitrary numbers that a police officer pulls out of a hat. Governments at state, local and federal levels have the right to set the speed limits. But what are statutory speed limits? Defining statutory speed limits The Arizona Department of Transportation discusses the establishment of […]
Why should you not ignore that traffic ticket?
No one enjoys getting pulled over by police and issued a traffic ticket. However, attempting to ignore said ticket or failing to make a timely payment on it could lead to even more problems. Failure to handle traffic tickets might lead to penalties that can seriously impact your ability to live your life. Potential suspension […]
Reviewing the penalties for failing to stop after a crash
Traffic violations take numerous forms, and some of these offenses could have a devastating impact on your life if you face charges. From speeding to driving with a suspended license, it is important to understand the potential repercussions that could come up. For example, you could face fines, time behind bars, the loss of your […]
Multiple traffic offenses can have unwanted consequences
Many people think of minor traffic offenses, such as speeding five miles over the limit, as no big deal, and they pay the ticket without thinking twice. However, if you get multiple tickets in a year, this can result in consequences that interfere with your ability to drive. If you receive a ticket for more […]
Aggressive driving comes with serious consequences
When you hear of aggressive driving, many things may come to mind. However, the state considers a variety of specific actions as aggressive driving, which are also unlawful. Aggressive driving differs from road rage, but it still can put others’ lives in danger. As a result, someone who faces an aggressive driving charge also faces […]
Statutory speed limits in Arizona
Speed limits are not arbitrarily imposed on drivers. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, they are a reflection of the reasonable and safe behavior that most drivers display as they go about their daily activities. Governments at the local, state and federal level have the authority to set speed limits on roads within their jurisdiction. Statutory […]
What happens if you ignore a traffic ticket in Arizona?
Having an Arizona law enforcement officer stop your car and issue you a ticket may prove frustrating, but things may become more complicated if you ignore the ticket or fail to pay it in time. While traffic tickets typically add points to your license and may impact your insurance rates, failing to take care of […]