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When the police hand you a traffic ticket, you can look up the fine amount online. However, that does not tell you everything. Many people choose not to fight traffic charges because they think they can handle the financial penalty. Yet, a traffic ticket can have a...
The average traffic stop in South Carolina results in personal frustration, a ticket and maybe increased insurance costs for the driver. However, if the police officer feels like the driver was particularly irresponsible, they might arrest them and charge them with a...
Almost all adults know that they have the right to defend themselves against criminal allegations. However, many people don't realize that this right extends to traffic citations. The average person who receives a ticket after a traffic stop will just pay the ticket...
Bumper stickers, window decals and other vehicle ornaments have long been used by people to add a little personality to their cars, trucks and motorhomes — and why not? If you spend a significant chunk of your time running errands, commuting or traveling the country,...
The state of South Carolina could suspend your license for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you have a traffic fine that you have not paid in full yet. Perhaps you accrued one too many significant citations. A suspension or revocation technically means you cannot legally...
Everyone knows that you need a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. All 50 states impose harsh consequences for people who violate these laws. However, sometimes people make mistakes and continue to drive without a valid driver's license. Other times,...
Most drivers break speed limits at least some of the time. Despite knowing that such rules are designed to prevent traffic collisions and fatalities, the temptation of getting somewhere just a little bit faster is hard for people to resist. For some people, speeding...
Most people don’t realize it until it happens to them, but you can lose your South Carolina driver’s license if a law enforcement officer believes that a medical condition (mental or physical) may make you unfit to drive. They will leave it to your doctor and...
If you receive a ticket for an alleged traffic violation, there is always a chance that you will be able to successfully fight the charges in court. Even minor traffic violations can have serious consequences, so it's always worth considering defending yourself...
No matter how careful drivers across Greenville are, they may still get a speeding ticket, sometimes for going only a few miles above the limit. A speeding ticket adds points to a license in most states, and too many points could result in the loss of driving...
