UPDATE (12/07/2016) — Denton City Council has now banned ALL handheld use of electronic devices while driving. This new “hands-free” law will go into effect June 1st, 2017. UPDATE (05/07/2014) — Denton City Council has unanimously voted 7-0 to ban texting while driving. Texting while driving...
Accidents and emergencies can happen anywhere, and the roadside is no exception. Motorists are required to pay attention to traffic at all times; however, there are times when distracted driving may cause a car accident. The Texas Department of Transportation has a team from White Lining...
Who is the most likely to take dangerous chances by texting and driving? This is a question to which most of us believe we have the answer. However, a recent survey by USAA may leave you surprised. Statistical Recap Most people think teenagers are the group most...
Brake override systems can prevent car accidents, and should be a standard safety feature in ALL automobiles.A brake override system is a computerized component which automatically overrides the throttle mechanism of a vehicle, helping you to brake even when the accelerator pedal is depressed....
One of the worst things a person has to face is hearing that knock on the door only to find a police officer standing there. “Mrs. Smith, we are sorry to inform you, but your (son, daughter, husband, etc.) has been in an accident.” It’s...
What are the laws in regard to merging traffic on Texas highways & freeways? Who has the right of way? Who must yield? Driving on a highway requires you to be courteous and attentive to other drivers. This is especially true about freeways that have multiple...
Have you been hurt in a car accident while riding in an UberX car? Are you getting the runaround by the insurance company? Just when you thought Uber had completely shaken-up the taxi industry, they reveal their lower-cost “UberX” program. This new program uses a fleet...
For liability purposes, it’s often necessary to obtain the official police report of your accident. For some drivers, this is the first time you’ve even thought about an accident report. Others just may not know the procedure in the State of Texas. Either way, we'll...
The National Transportation Safe Board (NTSB) is questioning the competence of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in light of four recent accidents which have resulted in 25 wrongful deaths and 83 injuries. The investigation also revealed that there were safety issues and red...
As a lawyer, I'm often asked a wide variety of legal questions. Over the past 20 years, I've noticed a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding alcohol laws in Texas. I've been asked a myriad of questions, including: Can you legally get drunk in a Texas...
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