Common reasons for getting pulled over!

Avoid these common mistakes on the road!

Here are the obvious reasons for getting pulled over:


Speeding: The speed limits are put in place for a reason. Depending on what area you are in (neighborhood, highway, business district, etc.) dictates how fast you can go and stop. On highways, the chance of needing to stop quickly are slim. As opposed to being in a neighborhood where children or animals might sprint into the street.



Texting/phone calls: This is especially a problem with the younger crowd, who think they are invincible. People are generally "plugged in" most hours of the day and feel the need to be available at all times. However, while driving, even glancing away for a few seconds to check on a message can end a life. While most accident aren't fatal for phone use, it should be avoided at all costs. If a text or call is that important, pull over first. 



Not wearing a seat belt: This is so simple, yet very hard for some people to do. Wearing a seatbelt saves way more lives than it takes away. 'Just wearing your seat belt properly can reduce injuries by half. It is also extremely important to wear your seat belt properly, not just half. Using it improperly can damage the occupants more than help them. Using the full 3 point harness belt will reduce the risk of paralysis by only using the lap part or sliding under the seat belt by only using the sash part. Check it out here in more detail!


Tailgating: While this may seem harmless, it is usually paired with road rage. Also, it shortens the driver's reaction time tremendously. You should leave a safe distance, a few cars lengths in between, between yourself and the other driver.

• Blowing a stop sign
  
• Illegal U-turns
• Busted or burned out head/tail lights

• Expired registration, tags, license or insurance

• Drag racing

• Having warrants for your arrest (Police run plates randomly)

Here are a few lesser known violations:

• Tinted windows
  
• Broken windshields (Even if you don't think it's blocking your vision)
  
• No front license plate
  
  
• Loud exhaust
  
• Driving in the left lane, while not passing
  
• Squealing tires (Police may think you are drag racing)

Eating while driving: This can be just as dangerous as texting and driving because your concentration is not on the road. (Can also include: Shaving, changing clothing, reading, etc.)

Using the GPS on your phone: This can sometimes be confused with texting. Police can't tell if you were texting or using the GPS. Either way, it's safer to get a mount to put your phone in. It will also help to not allow  notifications while using the GPS.





Being near a bar late at night: Some police officers camp out near bars and may even conduct a check point. This is especially prominent at closing time, near colleges or bars that have problems with drunk drivers.




Driving too slow: This can and will disrupt the flow of traffic and cause a back up. It may cause people on roadways to have to slow down alarmingly fast. Driving slow is also a tell-tale sign of drunk drivers.