Driving Laws in the U.S.

Although most American citizens understand the most important driving laws, there are plenty of regulations that don’t occur to some drivers. This can be anything from a silly local law in a small town, to the hidden consequences of the laws that we do understand. With that in mind, here’s two things you didn’t know about driving laws in the United States:

Hidden Costs of Speeding Tickets

It’s no secret that most of us drive over the speed limit from time to time. Sometimes, it’s just a few miles per hour over, and other times, the difference is quite significant. Contrary to what you may believe, speeding tickets can add up to way more than what you bargained for.

On top of paying the price for the speeding ticket itself, you then get points on your license. And once your insurance provider finds out that you have points, your premium will be adjusted to accommodate you as a more of a “risk.” In fact, it’s common to find that with just one speeding ticket, your annual premium could increase. Furthermore, if you happen to get a second speeding ticket within that time, you could see your premium increase even more.

There are other hidden consequences of a speeding ticket, too. Not only will you pay your speeding ticket fee, and increased car insurance rates, but you can also face license suspension and have difficulty getting jobs where driving is required, such as a truck driver, or even driving for a ride sharing service like Uber. If you’ve been hit with a speeding ticket, it’s best to contact a lawyer that specializes in speeding tickets to prevent a domino effect of consequences. If you are convicted of 3 speeding tickets received within an 18-month period, your license will be revoked.

In New York State’s Point system, different points are incurred for various speeding offenses. If you accrue more than 11 points in an 18-month period, your license may be suspended. For speeding violations, the points issued are as follows:
• 1-10 MPH over posted limit – 3 Points
• 11-20 MPH over posted limit – 4 Points
• 21-30 MPH over posted limit – 6 Points
• 31-40 MPH over posted limit – 8 Points
• Over 40 MPH over posted limit – 11 Points

Your Window Tints Might Be Illegal

For some people, window tinting is desired because it improves the aesthetic of their car. And when you put a lot of money and effort into your vehicle, window tinting can easily be the icing on the cake. For others, window tinting is used as more a health benefit; tinting can actually prevent more light from coming in, which can be useful for people with certain skin conditions that make them sensitive to the sun.

However, every state has different laws of the types of window tints that are acceptable. All states bar one-way tinting, and some states have certain restrictions on the amount of light that will needs to pass through the window after the tint has been installed.

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