Free DMV Practice Test Articles

Cell Phone & Text Messaging Bans

The State of Massachusetts passed new laws prohibiting drivers from texting while driving. The ban went into effect on October 1, 2010 and also prohibits the use of cell phones for any driver under the age of 18. The current laws prohibit the following:

Speeding in Illinois Can Be Costly

As of January 1, 2010, the State of Illinois enacted new legislation targeting people who are guilty excessive speeding. Law enforcement officers will no longer just be issuing a citation to drivers. Anyone who operates a motor vehicle over a certain limit will be facing the following criminal charges: Class B Misdemeanor Offense Any driver found speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour over the speed limit faces a penalty of up to six months in county jail and a fine of $1,500.

Arizona Driving Laws for 2011 and beyond

Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol used to be the number one cause for fatal auto accidents. Every state in the nation now makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or higher. Laws were passed to make the DUI penalties much harsher. People are hit with mandatory jail time and huge fines. Their license is often suspended and in some states they are required to install an ignition interlock device in their cars.

New Cell Phone Laws in Georgia The State of Georgia has recently enacted new legislation regarding the use of cell phones while driving. House Bill 23 prohibits any person 18 years of age or younger from using any wireless communication device to send or receive text messages while operating a motor vehicle. Anyone caught violating this new law will be fined $150 and receive four points against their driver's license. The second law that was signed by Georgia Governor Perdue is Senate Bill 360. This forbids all drivers of any age from texting while operating a motor vehicle.

Keeping Children Safe in Colorado

New legislation was recently enacted in Colorado and is aimed at keeping children safe while being transported in a motor vehicle. As of August 1, 2010, all babies under one year of age who weigh less than 20 pounds are required to be securely belted into a rear-facing car seat. They must be placed in the back seat of the vehicle. In addition, the following laws must be adhered to:

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol has been a huge problem in American society. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 11,000 people are killed each year in an alcohol related accidents. Many of those drivers had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or above. While these statistics are alarming, fatal crashes involving alcohol have actually decreased over the past two decades.

Reckless Driving & Running Red Lights

Many states are enacting new legislation in an effort to protect motorists and reduce the number of vehicle related fatalities. In an effort to make the roadways safer, Florida passed new legislation that became effective in October 2009. There are new consequences for the following violations:

First-time offenders that run a red light
Failing to stop for a school bus
Engage in reckless driving or racing upon the highway

Florida's Driver's License Point System

If you exceed the maximum amount of points within a certain timeframe, your license can be suspended.

Vehicle owners in California may now install Windshield Video Event Recorders if they wish to do so. The law was passed over strong concerns about safety and privacy. The law previously prohibited anything from being attached to the windshield or windows of a vehicle, but made exceptions for sun visors, devices used to pay tolls, GPS devices and stickers used for such things as entrance to state parks.