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In El Paso, Texas, there is a sure fire way to get approved for ticket dismissal for distracted driving: get a bumper sticker.  Motorists who are cited for the first time for texting or talking on cell phones may now have their case dismissed only if they put a red and black "No Talking, No Texting" bumper sticker on their car.

The initiative, in the form of a city resolution, was presented to the City Council on Tuesday as part of a new No Talking-No Texting campaign being put together by...

I stumbled across this article today and was left in awe.  According to The Monitor, Hidalgo Municipal Court Judge William C. Romo has been passing out ticket dismissals under the table.  In March 2011, Hidalgo police stopped an 18-year-old high school student for speeding — again.Officers knew him well. Since February 2010, police had stopped the student for speeding, ignoring stop signs and disregarding a red light.  But despite racking up seven traffic tickets. Mauricio Cepeda hadn’t paid a...

Recently, a woman was spotted texting and driving. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but the woman also had a 1-year old infant in her lap! She also had an unrestrained 2-year old in the back seat. The driver who spotted her immediately called police and followed her until they arrived. She was arrested and the children were handed over to CPS. The 29-year old woman admitted to having previous traffic citations for  “not having insurance, not wearing a seat belt, not having a valid driver's...

Watch out for Peter Cottontail and his entourage of Easter Egg hunters this weekend.   Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, and parks because children may suddenly dart into the street. Be prepared for children crossing the street.  Drive with extreme caution around these areas.  You must never drive faster than is safe for the prevailing conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit. High speed increases the distance you need to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. The...

If you are charged with an offense involving a motor vehicle or a motorcycle, you may be eligible to have your citation dismissed by successfully completing a driver safety course or a motorcycle operator training course. If you do not provide the court with notice of your request to take the course, you will lose the privilege.

You will not be able to take a defense driving course if you are currently taking another course or have completed a course within 12 months of your offense date. If you...

Being a passenger in a vehicle can be a stressful situation.   Think about it. You’re putting your life in someone else’s hands as a passenger in someone else’s car.  Here’s a twist; that someone else happens to be your young driver. Has the panic set in for some of you yet? I see you over there clinching on to your seat belt,  white knuckling the door handle, and using your imaginary brake pedal as you ever so lovingly instruct your child  to “Don’t drive so close behind that car!” , “Using...

Good news. It is still the beginning of the year! This means that we have time to plan especially, financially. With gas prices on the rise, we could all use some extra savings. How can you save? You can save by taking a state approved defensive driving course like DefensiveDriving.com!

Some insurance companies offer special savings such as safe driver and defensive driving savings. These are two areas where we can save you money on your insurance premiums. Our courses provide instruction on safe...

What do you get when you mix a bunch of teens, alcohol, and cars? Spring Break! Imagine the chaos in South Padre Island, TX...now multiply that times 10! It was ridiculous! Fun, but ridiculous. After what I witnessed, there should be plenty of people registering for a driver safety course; myself included. The fact that there was bumper to bumper traffic anytime I left the hotel room makes it difficult to believe that I got pulled over three times. Luckily, I only received one citation, so I...

The second ever, or second annual National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starts April 1st.   Law enforcement, educators, victims, non profits and companies like DefensiveDriving.com will be focusing on the dangers of distracted driving.   California was one of the first states in the nation to introduce a statewide law banning the use handheld phones, either talking on the phone or texting, as part of their efforts to make the roadways safer for California drivers.  

California issued close...

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals as of October 1, 2011 enforced changes to administration qualifications and other core staffing requirements. The following providers must comply with the changes: Adult Day Care, Family Support, Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Respite Case, Substitute Family Care, Supervised Independent Living (SIL) and Supported Employment.

One of the requirements is Driver Histories & Driving Course Completion. Providers are required to have documentation of...

No matter what of Driver Safety you decide to take , you will learn the rules of the road. Any Defensive Driving Course will tell what to do and what not to do while driving. However , you do not have to take an Online Driver Safety course to learn a valuable driving rule : Do not drive while texting. 

A person is 23 times more likely to crash while texting and driving. The risk of an accident rises 3-6.5 times when cellphones are involved. In one survey, 73 percent of people admitted to talking...

 The new child transportation safety campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ludorum is Think Safe, Ride Safe, Be Safe! The leading cause of injury and death for children continues to be traffic incidents. We can not predict when incidents will occur but we can certainly educate ourselves. The four main focal points are: car seat safety, bike, pedestrian, and bus.

 All 50 states are in agreement that car seats help save lives. A car seat must be the right fit for the...

According to the Tennessee Code Annotated, automobile insurance providers are required to offer premium discounts for drivers 55 and older that take a state approved driver safety motor vehicle accident prevention course.  Under Tennessee code Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 11 "The rates and premiums for every policy of automobile insurance shall include a provision for appropriate reductions, as determined by the insurer to be actuarially justified, for any motor vehicle when the regular operators...

There is sales personnel, nurses, truck drivers, human resource personnel, etc. on the road everyday transacting business on behalf of the companies they represent. In many cases, although not all, employees may be reimbursed for costs that are accrued while traveling. These cost include their salary, which means these personnel are working even when on the road.

Many employers do not know that they are liable for accidents or incidents that may occur while their employee is driving. Employers...

Do you have a loved one that is over 60? Most of us can answer yes to this question. There are several thousands of drivers that are senior or matured individuals and are required to drive. One condition that we all will contend with is aging and driving. Let's face it, as time goes by the body changes.

Some health conditions such as poor vision, heart problems, diabetes and epilepsy may affect your driving. Let's take a look at vision. As the body ages our vision deteriorates. Safe driving...

While traveling on a major freeway last week, I glanced at a neighboring motorist and noticed that the drivers' head was completely down. The driver was not looking at the road at all. I counted how many seconds her head had been down as we passed her. Four full seconds!

What the driver committed was distracted driving. While her actions were completely dangerous, we know that most drivers participate in some form of distracted driving. Distracted driving comes in the form of changing the radio...

I recently came across an article out of California and it brought me back to that famous scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off where the parking garage attendants took an epic joy ride in Cameron's fathers' vintage Ferrari.  

In,  what I am sure was a classic, seemed like a good idea at the time moment,  two employees of Pacific BMW in Glendale, California, a tire changer and valet driver, decided to take a brand new 1 Series M Coupe, out for a little spin.   Apparently, they were not as smart as...

Driver safety is very important. As drivers, our lives and the life of others are at stake. Driving safely can prevent traffic citations, accidents, and deaths. I believe that all drivers should be required to complete a state approved defensive driving course every 3 years; every year if the driver is a senior citizen.  Not only will taking a defensive driving course refresh your driving skills, it can also be used for ticket dismissal, and discounts for auto insurance.

Using your blinker can...

Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks aims to reduce commercial motor vehicle related crashes, injuries and fatalities by combining outreach, education and evaluation with targeted enforcement activities to raise awareness among car and truck drivers about safe driving behaviors. In fatal crashes involving large trucks, 88 percent of the time the crash is attributable to driver error by both car and truck drivers. Only 12 percent of the crashes are the result of vehicle defects, road conditions...

As a mature driver you may experience declines in your vision, hearing, reaction time, and flexibility. If you are 55 years or older, DefensiveDriving.com offers a mature driving course. Taking this online driver safety course will help you continue to drive safely and save  you up to 15% on your auto insurance, that's about $300-500/year in savings. No matter who your insurance provider is, they are mandated to reduce your insurance rates for 3 years. Our course is 100% online and is accessible...