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Article by Nemelou Despuez Traffic laws and rules have its own purpose-to make the road safer for motorists, car passengers, bicycle-riders, and pedestrians. Here are the basic traffic laws and rules in California:* Respect other people's "right of way"Give way to other motorists, bicycle-riders, pedestrians, and especially emergency vehicles such as the ambulance, police cars, and fire trucks. * Ensure the safety of pedestriansA car driver should prioritize the safety of pedestrians by not using the sidewalk and stopping before a crosswalk to allow people to pass.* Follow the road signs"Slow down", "No U Turn", "No Blowing of Horns", "Yield", "Stop", "Railroad crossing", and other road signs should be strictly followed. Also, motorists should obey pedestrian and traffic lights.* Observe the speed limit In California, most highways and two-lane streets have speed limits of 65 mph and 55 mph, respectively. Regardless of the posted limit, it .. more»

Article by Nemilou Despuez The state of California has the highest traffic-related deaths across the US for the past several years, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).In a separate study conducted by Fox News, three interstate highways in California were included in the top 10 most dangerous roads in the country last year.With this finding, the state has some of the strictest traffic laws in the US.* No-texting lawEnacted in January 2009, this legislation prohibits drivers from using communication devices to send, write, and read text messages.* Drunk driving lawIt is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent and higher. However, this drunk driving law is stricter for people with DUI offenses and drivers aged 21 years and younger.It is also illegal to carry alcoholic beverages inside a car, unless these are full, unopened, and sealed. * .. more»

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An automobile accident lawsuit is one that happens when you are in an automobile accident and neither of you can agree on who is to blame, or is liable, for the accident.These cases are usually settled in court. However if there were no physical or bodily injuries and the amount that is being claimed in the settlement is not substantial then you will probably be able to handle it yourself.What is involved in taking an automobile accident lawsuit to court?If you decide to take the case to court, there's some things you need to do. You will need to bring along documents that support your claim. You may need police reports, statements from witnesses of the accident, pictures or videos taken of the accident scene and the damage that was done to your vehicle. Also you will need to bring in an estimate from an established and well known professional .. more»