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Research a range of driving laws with help from eHow's legal experts. Learn the difference between various moving violations, as well as the consequences for each. Receive a speeding ticket that you felt was unwarranted? Get tips on fighting the charge. Parking tickets? Learn to fight those too. Need information on DUI and DWI? Find detailed how to articles to help you understand DUI and DWI charges, how to fight a conviction and retain your drivers license.

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How to Protect Yourself at Traffic Accidents

By DreamLiving

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Ignorance of how to handle yourself at a traffic accident can cost you more money in insurance premiums and traffic citations. These simple steps can save you money on insurance, citations, and civil liability. Accidents are part of our lives ... more »

How to React to an Accident & Describe Your Accident Symptoms

By Lindaperry

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First, if you are in an automobile accident, you probably will not feel the full affects of the damage until that night or the next day or week. As time passes, your symptoms will become worse and worse. So, never just say, "I am ... more »

How to reinstate your driver's license when you get a DUI in another state.

By tominator47

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Did you know that getting a DUI in another state other than your home state can cause you to lose your driving privileges in your home state? Learn how to reinstate your license by meeting the other state's requirements for DUI school with online ... more »

How to Speak With Your Prosecutor

By Geoffrey Weed

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When representing yourself in court, no matter how minor the charge you're facing, you are immediately put at a serious disadvantage. One thing that most people don't know, though, is that with the proper know-how they can represent themselves ... more »

How to Write a Legal Complaint in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

By momoftwingirls

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As a paralegal student in the 1990s I had several legal papers to write because, for the most part, working in law is researching case law, writing papers and filing those papers. Here are some tips on how to write up a complaint to a defendant's ... more »

How to afford top dollar attorneys for pennies a day

By 1Bobby & Wendy Key

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Wouldn't you like to have legal assistance on your side 24/7 most of you would probably say yes but you maybe thinking you couldn't afford it. Some people wouldn't know where to start with pages and pages of attorneys in the phonebook. Where ... more »

How to Appeal a Municipal Court Judgment

By llreynolds

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Speeding tickets, zoning code violations, a runaway dog--all are ordinance violations that may end up in a municipal court. When judgments go against you, you have the same right to appeal the decision of the judge as in any other court. And the ... more »

How to Apply for a Disability License Plate or Parking Placard in Illinois

By Wayne Adam

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In Illinois, to receive a disabled license plate or placard, you must fit into one of five conditions: * Cannot walk without the use or aid of cane, prosthetic, wheelchair, etc. * Restricted by lung disease * Uses portable oxygen * A cardiac ... more »

How to avoid a motor vehicle accident, while using your cell phone.

By psychonurse

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Many crashes occur, because a driver is talking on the cell phone and distracted ... more »

How to Avoid Getting a Ticket When Caught Speeding

By eHow Legal Editor

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Whether you were confidently cruising along at 90 mph on a highway that is only 55 mph or if you were creeping along at 22 mph downhill in a 15 mph school zone, you were still speeding. In either situation, you're possibly going to look up into ... more »

How to Beat a Parking Ticket in London

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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London is an extremely busy place and traffic is a massive problem. If you have never been to London before and you are thinking of driving there, try following these steps in order to avoid getting a parking ticket in London... more »

How to Beat a Speeding Ticket

By George Sommers

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The most effective way of avoiding a ticket for traffic infractions is (Drumroll).... not to commit any! (Rimshot!) Barring that, you can still reduce the chances of shelling out big bucks for fines, insurance surcharges, etc... more »

How to Contest a Speeding Ticket or Other Traffic Citation - Advice from a Judge

By Judgeguy

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In 24 years on the bench my court handled more than 50,000 traffic cases. Here are some tips for contesting a citation if you feel you are not guilty or if there are extenuating factors you want to present... more »

How to Determine if You Should Fight A Traffic Ticket

By DreamLiving

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Were you issued a traffic citation/ticket? Running those police cruisers 24/7 costs money (and uses up a lot of gas)! Do you think you should fight a ticket for the "principle" of the matter? Are you at risk for losing your license ... more »

How to Determine the Penalties for a DUI as a Minor

By eHow Legal Editor

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Most states have "zero tolerance" policies for DUI offenders under the age of 21, the age limit for buying or publicly possessing alcohol set by the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. Here are some basics to help you determine your ... more »

How to Drive in Six Easy Steps

By eHow Legal Editor

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Learning to drive can be completely overwhelming when it seems like there is so much to remember while the world zips past you on the road. You may feel like you don't have time to think about your next move when the person behind you is riding ... more »

How to Get Out of Paying a Speeding Ticket (and help your community too)

By staysik

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Here's how to get out of paying (most) speeding or parking tickets. This will even work if you are out of town... more »

How to Handle Police Encounters

By eHow Legal Editor

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We were all taught as children to run to the police for help because they are there to protect us and serve our communities. But as adults, the sound of a police siren is enough to make the most put-together, confident person become a bumbling ... more »

How to Raise DUI Awareness

By eHow Legal Editor

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious offense, and most states crack down on even first-time offenders. Penalties include fines, community service, substance abuse counseling and even jail time. Through education and ... more »

How to Register Your Vehicle in Ireland

By Garry Crystal, eHow UK

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Vehicle registration and the appropriate tax must be paid if you intend to have a vehicle in Ireland. All motor vehicles need to be registered with the Revenue Commissioner unless the vehicle is only brought into Ireland on a temporary basis. You ... more »

How to understand what is a citation

By capeside

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what is a citation.. more »

How to Use Municipal Codes

By llreynolds

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Laws passed by cities, towns and villages are rules adopted by councils and boards of representatives elected by the community that apply only to the citizens who live within their boundaries. They are called ordinances and they are collected in ... more »

How to Write a Legal Answer in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

By momoftwingirls

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Working in law means a lot of time spent writing papers, filing those papers and researching case law. Here is how to write an answer to a defendant's questions regarding a personal injury case... more »

How to APPEAL a Court's Decision

By capeside

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How to Appeal a Red-Light Camera Citation

By huntazdasco

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The ticket shows up in the mail a month after some normal drive to work, along with a handful of black and white pictures and a hefty fine claiming that you ran a red light on such-and-such day. But you know you're being scammed because it's the ... more »