Traffic Laws

If you’ve tried updating your driver’s license in the past year, you may have noticed a few signs that were promoting a new Real ID Driver’s License. This latest issued…

August 7, 2018

When you draw a mental image of what the American court system looks like, it’s easy to conjure a romanticized view. The mental gymnastics of legality; Shouting lawyers arguing, objecting,…

July 27, 2018

The rules of the road are changing constantly. They make up the ever-expanding book of laws that keep people in line… or should we say “lane?” These are the basic…

July 19, 2018

For as long as anyone could remember, Saudi Arabia banned women from driving cars. This infringement on civil liberties is a commonality in the Middle Eastern state. However, last week,…

June 27, 2018

Some school children might enjoy the security of their parent’s taking a NY defensive driving course as well as dropping them off at school, while others can take leisure in…

June 25, 2018

The truth is traffic tickets can happen to anyone. Unsafe drivers receive them more often, of course. But even great drivers can receive the occasional traffic ticket. Sometimes the laws…

May 16, 2018

UC Santa Cruz sits on top of a mountain. Given the limited parking options and environmentally friendly mindset, many students choose to get around town by riding their bicycles. On…

April 17, 2018

Ever heard that it’s illegal to drive with a gorilla in the backseat in Massachusetts? Unfortunately, that one is just an urban legend, but even so, almost every state has…

March 30, 2018

Every Texan knows the horrendous stories of driving around Beaumont, Texas or Houston, Texas. The terrifying road conditions and gridlock traffic would leave anyone turning in their sleep. Moreover, when…

March 29, 2018

As is the case with most states in the union, Texas is always updating its driving and Texas traffic laws as technology, trends and other factors require it to. For 2018, there are a few notable…

February 20, 2018