In mid-July, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a transportation bill into law that, in part, repeals Missouri’s all-rider helmet law. This will give motorcyclist and motor-tricyclist the option of riding with a helmet. Until August 28, 2020, Missouri law stated that every person operating or riding on a motorcycle...
Nobody wants a speeding ticket. For good reason, if you’re convicted, a violation will affect your driving record, then there is the cost of the ticket and any court fees, plus could possibly result in suspension of your license. In Missouri, a speeding tickets stays on your record for...
When you are pulled over for a traffic stop, you may wonder why an officer always asks to see you proof of insurance and registration. Depending on the precinct and the reason for being pulled over, the officer looks up (or calls in for information) about your plates before...
Receiving a ticket and not taking care of it properly can be costly in more ways than one. Not only are there monetary prices, there can also be points added to your driving record, which can in turn affect your insurance coverage and rates. Tickets may stay on your record for a...
No matter how many years you have been driving, it is never too late to learn proper etiquette when dealing with a police officer. No one wants to put their drive on hold to deal with being pulled over. The angry or upset emotions that generally accompany this, more...
If you’ve gotten a Failure to Stop ticket by a Springfield police officer, don’t think that you can’t fight the ticket. For some, there are ways to get the charges dropped due to certain circumstances. Here are some reasons why you may be able to fight your ticket: The...
We all instantly start searching our brains for the best excuse as soon as we fly past a police officer. There seem to be two types of excuses: the “police-approved,” and the “no hope left”. All excuses have a common goal, which is avoiding a speeding ticket. While we...
It’s just about Memorial Day weekend, and a lot of Springfield residents will be heading to the lake at some point today. As with any holiday weekend, a lot of BBQ, boating, and drinking is expected on this weekend to celebrate – which brings up the question of whether...
We all know the stories of Germany’s Autobahn highways where drivers can enjoy no speed limits (besides during bad weather). For some, that’s an extremely frightening thought to be able to drive as fast they want because of the potential dangers. For others, it’s freeing in a way that...
There are a lot of questions running through your head when you receive a ticket. You might wonder about how many points it’s going to put on your license, or how much your insurance is going to go up. There’s a lot more to a ticket than just paying...