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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 get out of a dui

By reddawn

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DUI or DWI? You will need to beat the DUI rap by using your head and resources. All states have different laws which makes it more tough to get out of a dui... more »

How to Get out of a ticket you didn't deserve

By Dru71

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So you receive a ticket in the mail about a situation that didn't ever happen, what is your recourse, pay it, NO FIGHT BACK. Do not just pay the ticket that someone else got while using your car or whatever the reason, I'll tell you how... more »

How to Get Parent Resources From MADD

By eHow Legal Editor

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a non-profit victim's rights organization. MADD helps victims of drunk driving, educates parents and children about the dangers and advocates for stricter laws. MADD offers resources for parents. There are ... more »

How to get The Best car accident attorney

By CarlyeJones

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It's an awful feeling being in a car accident. There's almost nothing worse -- except being taken advantage of by the other guy's insurance company. Even if you never intend to file a lawsuit, one of the best things you can do after an auto ... more »

How to Join a Local MADD Chapter

By eHow Legal Editor

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MADD was founded in 1980 to help the victims affected by drunk drivers who killed or injured other drivers or pedestrians. Mothers Against Drunk Driving works very hard to curb underage drinking. Through advocacy programs, speaking engagements, ... more »

How to Know Probable Cause in Traffic Cases

By llreynolds

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One of the most common questions asked when a law enforcement officer stops a motorist is "Why did you stop me?" Unless you were definitely speeding or know that you ran that last stop sign, it's a question you should always ask... more »

How to Learn the Highway Code

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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Learning the Highway Code is essential and compulsory if you want to drive. Knowing everything possible about road signs and what to do in certain situations etc, will all be covered and it will prove vital when you are driving on the road. These ... more »

How to Make Due Process Work for You

By llreynolds

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Due process is the collection of rights outlined in the Bill of Rights and in decisions of the Supreme Court that define how citizens should be treated in our legal system. The most familiar of these individual rights are found in the Fifth ... more »

How to Negotiate a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

By jackhammer

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In North Carolina, motorists can negotiate the severity of a speeding ticket through several approaches. Because North Carolina traffic courts and District Attorney Offices are very backlogged, most District Attorneys will agree to negotiate ... more »

How to Obey Traffic Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the road. While they can sometimes seem irritating or constricting, you must obey them or run afoul of the law. Follow these steps to learn the laws... more »

How to Pass Common Field Sobriety Tests

By eHow Legal Editor

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Police officers often use field sobriety tests to measure a suspected drunk driver's balance, coordination and ability to perform two tasks at one time. While these tests are quite difficult for an impaired person to perform, they are challenging ... more »

How to Prepare for a DUI Court Hearing

By eHow Legal Editor

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Once you've been arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence) offense, court proceedings will follow. Legal representation is key, and you will be given three choices: a court-appointed public defender, your own attorney, or you may represent ... more »

How to Reduce a DUI to a Wet Reckless Charge

By eHow Legal Editor

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In some DUI cases in some states, you can plea bargain with the prosecution to a lesser charge. A "wet reckless" charge is essentially a reckless (non-injury) driving charge with the added note of being "wet," that is, drunk. It usually means ... more »

How to Register a Kit Car in Britain

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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A kit car is not built to be locked up in your garage. You want to drive it around and show it off around the neighborhood. First though it has to be registered through the driver and vehicle licensing agency and the following instructions detail ... more »

How to Renew a Passport or Driver's License Quickly

By Sendblock

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Your passport is about to expire and your trip just a few weeks away. Or you suddenly realize that after all these years, your driver's license is up for renewal and you can't possibly stand waiting in those long lines at the DMV... more »

How to Replace a Driver's License

By eHow Legal Editor

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Replacing a lost or stolen driver's license is a huge drag, adding insult to injury. As if losing it or having it stolen isn't bad enough, you now have to fork out hard-earned cash for a replacement, which of course requires a trip to the ... more »

How to Represent Yourself in Municipal Court I: Before Trial

By llreynolds

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You've received a speeding ticket, a building code violation or some other municipal citation, and you have chosen to go to court to fight it. In many states, you can go to a municipal court or some other special court to appear for these ... more »

How to Represent Yourself in Municipal Court II: Trials

By llreynolds

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You went through your initial appearance and pre-trial preliminary conference and now you've decided to have a trial. Although not all magistrate, municipal or other civil forfeiture courts have the same names, policies and forms, all follow the ... more »

How to Respond to a DUI

By llreynolds

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Most people experience few more frightening experiences than being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You're treated like a criminal because, in most states, driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over eight ... more »

How to Sign Up for DUI Class

By eHow Legal Editor

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Just as with traffic violations, DUI violations often end with the accused having to attend a class. "DUI school" is likely to be a relatively small part of the sentence, since you may also face stiff fines, and even jail time. But DUI class is a ... more »

How to Start a Local MADD Chapter

By eHow Legal Editor

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MADD or Mother's Against Driving Drunk hopes to eliminate the tragedy of drunk driving. MADD has grown into one of the most supported and well-known non-profit organizations since its inception in 1980. MADD members talk to children to encourage ... more »

How to Successfully Contest a Moving Violation Due to Inadequate Warning Signage

By jackhammer

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Traffic citations are frequently issued to motorists for moving violations even in cases where signage is inadequate to notify or warn the driver. For example, foliage sometimes obscures signage from view. At certain times of day, sunshine can ... more »

How to Talk to a Cop When You're Pulled Over for Speeding

By eHow Legal Editor

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We've all done it. Maybe you were thinking about something else. Maybe you didn't know the proper speed limit. Maybe you were in hurry. Regardless, we've all exceeded the speed limit at some point, whether intentionally or unintentionally. If you ... more »

How to Talk to a Policeman When You Are Stopped

By John Gossett

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Most people don’t have any idea what to say to a policeman when they are stopped for any reason. Normally fear and tension are high, but understanding what to say and what not to say will in the least save you a fortune over your lifetime and ... more »

How to Transfer Title, Registration and License Plates in Ohio

By Serafina

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If you are a new resident in the State of Ohio you will need to transfer the title, registration and license plates of your vehicle. First you will need to have your vehicle inspected for the purpose to avoid registraton of stolen vehicles. This ... more »