Okay everyone whats the current laws in the US for traffic offences ?

In the UK you are given points for certain offences

Speeding minumum of 3 points & Upwards for each offence depending on the speed

Drunk or Drugs 11 points

When you get to 12 points your licence is removed and you are banned from driving

1-12 months if the points are for speeding

12 months automatically for drugs or drink

If you clock over 100MPH on the Motorway (Freeway) Then thats an automatic ban for around 3-6months

On top of this is the fines which can vary from £60 to £100's depending on the speed.

The total list is bellow:-


Accident Offences
AC10 Failing to stop after an accident.......... 5-10
AC20 Failing to give particulars or to report an accident within 24 hours.......... 5-10
AC30 Undefined accident offences.......... 4-9

Disqualified Driver
BA10 Driving whilst disqualified by order of court.......... 6
BA30 Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court.......... 6

Careless Driving
CD10 Driving without due care and attention.......... 3-9
CD20 Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users.......... 3-9
CD30 Driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users.......... 3-9
CD40 Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink.......... 3-11
CD50 Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs.......... 3-11
CD60 Causing death by careless driving with alcohol level above the limit.......... 3-11
CD70 Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen for analysis.......... 3-11

Construction & Use Offences
CU10 Using a vehicle with defective brakes.......... 3
CU20 Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition.......... 3
CU30 Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s).......... 3
CU40 Using a vehicle with defective steering.......... 3
CU50 Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers.......... 3

Reckless/Dangerous Driving
DD40 Dangerous Driving.......... 3-11
DD60 Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle.......... 3-11
DD80 Causing death by dangerous driving.......... 3-11

Drink or Drugs
DR10 Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol level above limit.......... 3-11
DR20 Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink.......... 3-11
DR30
Driving or attempting to drive then failing to supply a specimen for analysis..........
3-11

DR40
In charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit.......... 10

DR50
In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink.......... 10

DR60
Failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving or attempting to drive..........
10

DR70
Failing to provide specimen for breath test.......... 4

DR80
Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs.......... 3-11

DR90
In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs.......... 10


Insurance Offences
IN10
Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks.......... 6-8


Licence Offences
LC20
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.......... 3-6

LC30
Driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence..........
3-6

LC40
Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability.......... 3-6

LC50
Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical grounds..........
3-6


Miscellaneous Offences
MS10
Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position.......... 3

MS20
Unlawful pillion riding.......... 3

MS30
Play street offences.......... 2

MS40
Driving with uncorrected def

 

A chap on GMTV yesterday with 31 points didnt get banned as it would have caused ' Undue hardship'

Lev

 

PHog,

Wow, I hope there is not going to be a quiz later. As you probably know, I'm an LEO. The laws here in the US vary from state to state. In Illinois (where I'm from) it averages out to 3 moving violations equal a loss of licnese for a period of 3 months. DUI and serious traffic offenses will cause an immediate loss of license depending on the outcome of the DUI.

Here is a couple that surprise a lot of people. Passing a school bus that has it's flashing lights on is an immediate loss of license and riding or driving out of classification (riding a motorcycle with out a motorcycle endorsement) is also an immediate loss of license.

There are tons of other laws but once you get your second ticket in a twelve month period you better slow down and watch yourself.

Hope this answers a few of your questions. I'm sure you will get a lot of other info from other states.

 

hi Lev

He wasnt a biker though ! Did you see the car driver who was speeding as much as the two motorcyclists and he was using a phone ? the bikers got prison sentences the car driver got fined and banned !

Bit of predjudice here or what ?

Next time I get caught we ought to state that we were familarising our selves with the machine just like the copper doing 150mph on the M54 !!!!! I hope this time round after the appeal the B**tard gets done

 

This is from the Wisconsin DMV

Motorcycle convictions Points are listed after offense:
Headlights not lit (daylight hours 0 points) 3
No cycle license 3
Defective or repaired handlebars 2
More than 2 riders (operator) 2
No eye protection (operator) 2
No protective headgear 0

These pertain to autos and motorcycles:
Attempting to elude an officer 6
Failure to perform duty after accident 6
Operating while revoked or suspended 3
Operating under the influence of intoxicant or drugs 6
Reckless driving or racing 6
Speeding 20 mph or more over limit 6
Violation of occupational license 6
Deviating from traffic lane 4
Driving on wrong side of highway or street 4
Failure to yield right of way 4
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle 4
Imprudent driving, too fast for conditions, failure to have vehicle under control 4
Inattentive driving 4
Failure by operator to stop for school bus when red lights are flashing 4
Speeding 11 through 19 mph over limit 4
Unnecessary acceleration 4
Arterial or traffic control violation 3
Driving wrong way on one way street 3
Failure to dim lights 3
Failure to give proper signal 3
Following too closely 3
Illegal passing 3
Improper brakes or lights 3
Operating with expired license or without any license 3
Operating with multiple licenses 3
Prohibited or illegal turn 3
Speeding 1 through 10 mph over limit 3
Violation of restriction 3
Deprive any vehicle use of full traffic lane 2
Parking on highway in traffic lane, defective speedometer 2
License not in person's immediate possession 0
No registration plate light 0
Commercial motor vehicle convictions Points
Operating while disqualified 6
Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 causing injury 6
Commercial speeding in excess (20 or more mph over limit) 6
Commercial speeding intermediate (15 through 19 mph over limit) 4
Possession of intoxicating beverage while operating or being on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle 3
Unlawful commercial motor vehicle license or endorsement 3
Operating a commercial motor vehicle or being on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle while having any measured alcohol concentration above 0.0 but less than 0.04 or within 4 hours of having consumed or having been under the influence of an intoxicating beverage, regardless of alcohol content 0
Operating with alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 and not causing injury 0

 

I can tell you about Ape hangers in Sturgis S. D. $80. fine if the bars are above your shoulders. I got 3 in 2 days. Oh yea, you pay cash on the spot. They don't care what the law says in N. C. where they are legal and where I'm inspected, registered, taxed, licensed and insured. Another thing, I'm a slow learner.

 

If a Harley is doing 90 on the highway and no one is around, is it speeding?

It's only speeding if you get caught. [:@][&:]

 

dang rite [:-]

 

Here are the points for Ontario. Of course there are fines associated with them as well. There is reciprocity with most of the states too, I believe, so you can <<earn>> points while on vacation. A driver begins with zero demerit points and accumulates demerit points for convictions.

Demerit points stay on your record for two years from the offence date. If you collect enough points, you can lose your driver's licence.

7 - Failing to remain at scene of accident
6 - Failing to stop for school bus
6 - Careless driving
6 - Racing
6 - Exceeding speed limit by 50 km/h (30mph) or more
5 - Driver of bus to stop at railway crossings
4 - Following too closely
4 - Exceeding speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h (20 to 29 mph)
3 - Exceeding speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h (10 to 19 mph)
3 - Failing to yield right of way
3 - Failing to obey a stop sign, signal light or railway crossing signal
3 - Failing to obey directions of police
3 - Failing to report an accident
3 - Improper Passing
3 - Crowding drivers seat
3 - Drive wrong way . divided highway
3 - Cross divided highway . no proper crossing provided
3 - Wrong way in one way street or highway
2 - Backing on Highway
2 - Seatbelt
2 - Failure to share road
2 - Improper right turn
2 - Improper left turn
2 - Failing to Signal
2 - Unnecessary slow driving
2 - Failing to lower headlamp beam
2 - Prohibited turns
2 - Failing to obey signs prescribed by regulation under section 182 (1)

 

Here's a list of laws I'm trying to get passed:

Driving too slow - 10 points
Old man in a hat driving too slow - 15 points
Driving slow, as if you don't have a care in the world - 20 points
Driving slow while talking on cell phone - 25 points
Leaving turn signal on, but not turning - 10 points
Failing to get into the turn lane when you're turning - 15 points
Stopping for a yellow light - 5 points
Taking more than 5 seconds to go after light turns green - 5 points
Acting like your gonna pull out in front of motorcyclist - 10 points
Actually pulling out in front of motorcyclist - 20 points
Pulling out in front of person that has cruise control set - 10 points
Driving a POS that has no business on the road - 5 points
Failing to grasp the concept of "merging" - 15 points