The most facile argument against speeding is the teacher inspired “It’s not big and it’s not clever.” Well it is, because everything we have done as a species since we first left the trees has revolved around being better, faster and...
Category - Driving Laws
Red light cameras are springing up everywhere these days! As a truck driver who sometimes can’t stop for a yellow light in time (my truck weighs 80,000lbs!), I can’t stand these idiotic devices. Just because a camera said I was...
Here are some new California traffic laws you need to know about. Financial Responsibility Allows a person to provide, when requested by law enforcement, a paper version of proof of financial responsibility or an electronic version using a...
Illinois traffic laws protect all who share our streets and highways. It is important to obey the orders of a police officer, firefighter, highway authority official or uniformed adult school crossing guard who is directing traffic or...
In a business or residential area you must give a continuous turn signal for at least 100 feet before turning. In other areas the signal must be given at least 200 feet before turning. Drivers may signal in two ways: Electrical turn signals...
Speeding is one of the leading contributors to vehicle crashes. You may drive at the maximum allowable speed only under safe conditions. For safety purposes, a minimum speed limit may be posted along certain roadways. When minimum limits are...
A driver must use caution when passing another vehicle. Here are some important reminders that you should always keep in mind when you do: On a two-lane highway, the left lane should be seen and free of oncoming traffic for a distance great...
Every driver needs to know that to practice safe driving, they need to obey the laws whenever they are on the road. This responsibility also extends to how drivers park their vehicles and where. Different states have several laws and...
When you hear the words “right of way”, what comes to mind? A piece of land bordered on all sides owned by the government? A footpath for pedestrians? Road lanes? Legally speaking, right of way pertains to the “legal right” that is...
Illinois law requires all drivers and passengers (front and back seat) age 8 and older to wear safety belts even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. Passengers under age 8 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system as...
In the articles listed below, you’ll find the most important Illinois driving laws. Driving laws are a necessary evil to keep our streets safe and it’s very important that all drivers have at least basic knowledge of how traffic...
In Illinois, most people under age 18 learn to drive in high school or at a commercial driver training school licensed by the Secretary of State’s office. Approved driver education classes include at least 30 hours of classroom study and six...