Vehicle Laws FAQs

Can I get early removal of an interlock in Denver Colorado?

Early removal of an ignition interlock device (IID) in Colorado is possible if the following five criteria are met: The defendant is a first-time DUI offender; The defendant’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was less than 0.15%; The defendant was 21 at the time of the DUI; The defendant is a Colorado resident; and The defendant was …

What does DWAI stand for in Colorado?

DWAI stands for the Colorado crime of “driving while ability impaired” (42-4-1301 (1)(g)). In Colorado, people commit DWAI if they are operating a motor vehicle while they are impaired by drugs or alcohol in “the slightest degree.” DUI per se versus DWAI The Colorado crime of DUI per se (42-4-1301(2)(a)) occurs when a person drives …

Can I be arrested for speeding in Nevada?

Police typically do not arrest people for speeding or other minor traffic violations in Nevada unless they are going excessively fast, they are endangering others, or they have outstanding warrants. The most common reason people get arrested at a traffic stop is that the officer ran their names and found outstanding warrants. In those cases, …

Can a civil compromise get a hit and run charge dismissed?

A civil compromise is only available in misdemeanor cases. They are not allowed in felony cases. A civil compromise is no longer allowed in California hit and run cases. While it used to be available to help dismiss these offenses, in February 2019 the California Appellate Court ruled that a charge of misdemeanor hit and …

Can I drive in California with a driver’s license from a foreign country?

Yes. People with a current valid driver’s license from a foreign country can legally drive in California. They do not need to get a California driver’s license or international driving permit (“IDP”) as long as: They are at least 18 years of age, The license was lawfully issued in the country where they reside, and …

Can I lose my California driver’s license because of cataracts or macular degeneration?

The California DMV can suspend or restrict a license due to a driver’s cataracts or macular degeneration. But it may only do so if the condition actually affects a driver’s ability to drive safely. And even when driving ability is affected, cataracts and macular degeneration don’t always result in a lost license. Sometimes a driver …

Can the California DMV revoke my license because I’m epileptic?

The California DMV may revoke or suspend a driver’s license due to epilepsy, seizures or other medical causes. But the DMV may only do so if the driver’s ability to drive safely is actually negatively affected. How does the DMV learn that I have epilepsy? The most common way the DMV can learn about a driver’s …

Can I drive in California with an out-of-state driver’s license?

Subject to certain age restrictions, someone from out of state can legally drive in California as long as: The driver has a current, valid license from the state in which he/she resides, and The license is valid for the type of vehicle the person is driving in California (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.). Age restrictions on …

Can I Get Arrested for Eating While Driving in San Bernardino County?

If that donut or sandwich you’re eating on your morning commute to work in San Bernardino County causes you enough distraction to affect the safety of your driving, you could be pulled over and charged with the crime of reckless driving. When most people think of “distracted driving,” they think of people using hand-held cell …

Can a Bicyclist Get a Traffic Ticket in Los Angeles County?

Traffic tickets are just for those driving cars, right? Not exactly. Bicyclists use the Los Angeles County roadways too. Therefore, they can get citations for traffic violations just like motor vehicle drivers. Bicyclists who ride on Los Angeles County public roads have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, and are subject to the most …

Can I Go to Jail for Squealing My Tires?

Amazingly enough, the answer is yes. Under California law, you could theoretically receive a county jail sentence for squealing your tires. Vehicle Code 23109(c) sets out the crime of “exhibition of speed.” This “crime” consists of nothing more than accelerating or driving at an unsafe speed in order to show off or impress other people. …

Can I enter Canada with a California “wet reckless” on my record?

If you are charged with California DUI and plead guilty to California “wet reckless” as a plea bargain–then you may find that you are unable to travel to Canada. Travel to Canada with a DUI can be difficult or impossible, because Canadian immigration law prevents anyone with a serious criminal conviction from entering the country. Many …

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