Editors of DrivingLaws

Editors of DrivingLaws

Our editorial team strives to unravel complex DUI and traffic laws to make it easier for you to navigate the legal system and protect your rights.

Our experience working in criminal and traffic courts includes prosecuting DUI cases and serious traffic offenses, clerking for criminal court judges, and criminal defense.

We believe the legal system should be accessible to all.

Articles By Editors of DrivingLaws

North Dakota’s Traffic Violation Point System
The North Dakota DOT is authorized to suspend the license of any driver who accumulates at least 12 points. Generally, the driver’s license will be suspended for seven days for each point above 11.
Is It Illegal to Leave a Child Unattended in a Car?
Some states have laws prohibiting leaving unattended children in vehicles in certain circumstances, and the penalties can be quite severe depending on the level of endangerment or harm to the child.
How Violation Points Can Lead to Suspension of a California CDL
A CDL speeding ticket can result in points on your driving record. If you have a CDL in California, getting points on your record can result in job loss, license suspension, and serious fines.
California’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in California requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.
North Carolina’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in North Carolina requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.
Indiana Commercial Driver's License Rules
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Indiana requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.
Ohio’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Ohio has different commercial driver’s license (CDL) classes and endorsements to authorize the operation of each type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Each license and endorsement carries different requirements.
Mississippi’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Mississippi requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.
Washington’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Washington requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) being driven.
Kansas’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Kansas requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.