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How Driving Tickets In Other States Effect Your Record
If your business requires your to travel, or you just enjoy the flexibility of road trips, it is likely that you drive in a state other than the one which your driver’s license is from. If your driving from state to state it is important to know that breaking the law in those states still effects you and your record.
The Interstate Drivers License Compact (IDLC) is a membership states can join that requires the sharing of motor vehicle convictions with each other. What happens with the sharing of convictions depends on the state. Some states will only record the violation and not attach points, however others will.
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Cell Phones and Insurance
Cell phones are convent. You can be doing just about anything while staying in contact with the world, including driving. At the time it may be nice to talk with an old friend, your insurance company, or children on your way to an appointment, but it’s not always the best idea.
The dangers of driving while using a cell phone are not new news. Cell phones are a distraction. Whether you are texting, talking, or searching for directions, cell phones cause you to take attention off of the road and focus on another activity. It only takes looking at one text message, fumbling trying to answer a call, or zooming in on your directions to be involved in an accident.
Because of the dangers associated using a cell phone while driving, the following states have banded it completely:
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OMG People Are Texting and Driving!
A new year means a chance for a new beginning. I’m sure by now you have seen the nationwide campaign against texting and driving. Commercials, posters, and ads have all been created to spread the word about the dangers of texting and driving. Because of the campaign, and it being a time for new beginnings, many states have decided that in 2010 they will outlaw the use of texting while driving.
These new laws have affected over 40 states, and the trend continues to grow. Statistics have shown that accidents pertaining to cell phone use has increased drastically in the last few years, especially with the increase in smart phones. A majority of people use smart phones to constantly check their e-mail, get the weather, and find directions, causing yet another distraction on the road.
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Driving and Medications
Recent studies have shown that driving while under the influence of some over the counter medicines could be more dangerous than people realize. Medications used for things such as allergies, headaches, or coughs can often times contain ingredients that make the user tired.
It is extremely important to read the warnings on medication boxes, even the ones you use on a daily basis. These medicines could have a larger effect on you than you realize. Also, the effects of many medications can be intensified when mixed with alcohol. Although, you may not have had very many drinks, the medication you take can make it unsafe to be on the road.
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Lending Your Car
Auto insurance is a good idea for many reasons, especially emergencies. The theme of insurance is to prepare for the unexpected. Emergencies are no different. You never know what is going to happen, so it is always a good idea to be prepared for anything.
Sticking with the theme of the unexpected, it is important to have auto insurance incase someone needs to borrow your car. It’s quite possible that an emergency will arise sometime in your life, whether it is life threatening or not, that will cause someone to use your car. Having insurance on your vehicle allows you to adapt to these emergencies without added worry.
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