COMMON TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW OF

Knowledge of traffic infractions or violations is essential before one can get a driver’s license.

Unfortunately, there are those who throw this stuff out of the window once they laid hands on their licenses. What they fail to realize is that traffic infractions have corresponding consequences. Break a traffic law, and one should be ready to face some serious offenses.

To brush up on your knowledge of traffic infractions, take a look at the list of the most common violations drivers commit nowadays:

1.       Reckless driving. Speeding is a violation when you go beyond the speed limit. This is considered reckless driving, since driving fast can easily cause car and pedestrian accidents. Always observe the proper speed limit wherever you are.

2.       Beating the red light. Running a red light can result in a ticket. Many drivers try to make it when they see the yellow light. But to be on the safe side, just stop or you might be caught in the middle of the road once the light turns red. As you know, the difference is just a second or two.

3.       Swerving. Changing lanes without using turn signals is dangerous, which is why it’s considered to be a violation. You must always use turn signals to alert the drivers around you if you’re moving lanes.

4.       Tailgating. Closely following a car in front of you can lead to a traffic infraction. There must always be a safe following distance. You can be given a ticket for tailgating if you do this.

5.       Driving under the influence (DUI). Driving under the influence or DUI is a very popular traffic infraction. Driving intoxicated is extremely dangerous and is known to be a root cause of road accidents. Don’t drink and drive.

6.       Counter flowing. Driving in the wrong direction is a very common traffic violation, especially when you enter a one-way street. It is important to always watch out for one-way signs. This violation is accident-prone too.

7.       Not giving way to pedestrians. This is one of the traffic infractions drivers ignore. Even stopping for school buses is required by law because the bus frequently stops when children alights for the bus. Not stopping is dangerous and can be fatal to the pedestrians.

Following road rules isn’t just about avoiding getting tickets, paying fines, avoiding license revocation and other violation penalties. It’s more about the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians. If you want to drive, be a responsible driver. You don’t want blood on your hands just because you’re too lazy to follow the rules of the road.

Rick Silverman, P.A.

311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606

(813) 871-1125

http://www.tampabaytrafficlawyer.com

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