When Can Police Search Vehicles Without A Warrant?
On January 9th, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases about when police are allowed to search vehicles. As of this writing, they haven’t reached a decision. Vehicle Searches with Probable Cause In 1925, police were authorized to search vehicles without a warrant if they had probable cause, or reason to believe a criminal […]
Know Your Rights During A Traffic Stop
If you get pulled over by a police officer while driving, it’s important that you not only know what you should do, but what your rights are. Knowing these rights and responsibilities should allow the traffic stop to occur without incident. Your Responsibilities During a Traffic Stop in Arizona One of the biggest mistakes drivers make […]
Out of State Driver with Arizona Traffic Ticket
Most people have a pretty good idea of what happens when they get a traffic violation in their home state. They can get a certain number of points on their license and their car insurance can end up going up. But few people realize the effect that an out-of-state ticket can have and what they […]
What’s the difference between a speeding ticket and reckless driving in Arizona?
Speeding Tickets A speeding ticket is given when you either; Drive 20mph over the set speed limit. Drive over 85mph anywhere in the state. Drive over 35mph in a school zone. A speeding offender is charged with a class 3 misdemeanor. This can earn you a 30 days maximum jail term and a $500 fine. […]
CDL Suspensions in Arizona
CDL suspension can result in the loss of your livelihood, often for bureaucratic and easily avoided reasons. Keeping your CDL is partially a function of staying within the law, and partially administrative in nature. Administrative Disqualifications You need several pieces of paperwork on a regular basis to maintain your CDL. Firstly, you need your DOT […]
When Does A Speeding Ticket Affect Insurance Rates?
Insurance is affected by a multitude of factors, particularly how you actually drive in the real world. A speeding citation affects your insurance rates for a long time. Of course, the heftiest charges will render insurance a moot point because you can lose your driving privileges altogether. Your Record Matters Your driving record contains a […]
How to Transfer Your CDL License In Arizona?
When you move to Arizona and need to transfer your CDL license, there are few things you need to know. For starters, you have 30 days to transfer your CDL license and surrender your current CDL license. To do this, you will need to visit a CDL office with the following documents: Social security card […]
Refusing Field Sobriety Tests in Arizona
A common misconception regarding DUI traffic stops is if you don’t do everything the police officer says, you will be considered guilty. This, however, is not exactly true. While you should always show the officer respect, he or she may try to trick you into thinking something is mandatory when in fact it isn’t. Their job […]
What to do with a Photo Radar Ticket in Arizona
Photo radar tickets have returned, and you may find yourself on the receiving end of one. There are ways to get around the fines, however. Here’s what you can do: Ignore the Mailed Ticket If you are sent a ticket, termed a notice of violation, within 90 days of the occurrence, the municipality expects you to […]
