Traffic & DUI Guides
Traffic stops, tickets, and DUI charges can have serious consequences for your driving record, your license, your insurance rates, and even your freedom. Knowing your rights before you find yourself in these situations can make a significant difference in the outcome. Our free guides cover everything from how to handle a routine traffic stop to the complex decisions involved in a DUI arrest.
What to Do if You Are Pulled Over While Driving
Being pulled over can be stressful even if you have done nothing wrong. Learn exactly what to do when you see flashing lights, your legal rights during a traffic stop including the right to remain silent and refuse a search, and what not to do to avoid escalating the situation.
Should I Agree to a Breath Test?
One of the most consequential decisions you can face during a DUI stop is whether to take a breath test. Learn the difference between the roadside PBT and the evidentiary test, what implied consent laws mean, the consequences of refusal, and what to do if you are arrested.
How to Handle Traffic Court
Contesting a traffic ticket can save you money, keep points off your license, and prevent your insurance rates from rising. Learn your options when you receive a ticket, how to contest it in court, common defenses, and when to hire a traffic attorney.
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