State Driving Laws

Traffic School: How It Works

Learn more about traffic school basics, including how it works and when it might be a good option.

What Happens When You Get an Out-of-State Traffic Ticket?

What if you get caught speeding while driving through another state? Will you have to pay the citation or go to court? How does an out-of-state ticket affect your driving record?  

Hit-and-Run Offenses

A driver commits a “hit-and-run” offense by failing to stop at the scene of a collision that results in property damage or injury or death to a person. The duties of a driver who’s involved in an accident—and the penalties for failing to perform such duties—typically depend on the seriousness and other circumstances of the accident.

What Happens When You Get an Out-of-State Traffic Ticket?

What if you get caught speeding while driving through another state? Will you have to pay the citation or go to court? How does an out-of-state ticket affect your driving record?  

What Is a Nonmoving Traffic Violation? Do They Go On Your Driving Record?

Moving traffic violations are those that occur when you are behind the wheel. Non-moving violations occur when the vehicle is stationary and usually turned off. If you are charged with any type of non-moving traffic violation, there are still penalties and fines.

Can You Expunge a Traffic Violation From Your Record?

Non moving traffic violations can be expunged from your record. You can also expunge a moving violation from your record. Expungement of record is governed by state law.

Is a Seatbelt Ticket a Moving Violation?

Whether a seat belt or child safety seat (car seat) violation is considered a moving violation depends on what state you live in.

Is It Illegal to Have Sex While Driving?

Although there is no established nationwide sex-while-driving standard offense, engaging in sexual activity while behind the wheel violates distracted driving and reckless driving laws as well as state indecent exposure laws.