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Part of the safety regulations for trucks on Virginia roadways is managing the overall weight of the truck. This includes the load it is carrying. The state law puts limits on weight for the total weight and the weight allowed on each axle. It is essential that you...
Deciding whether to retain a driver after a violation is an important choice for the future of your company. This is especially true when crimes such as DUI are concerned. Like many other matters involving the law, the best path forward will often only become apparent...
Virginia police officers use radar guns to identify speeders on the roadways. If the officer properly calibrates his or her radar gun, the equipment is extremely accurate. A radar detector is an in-vehicle instrument that alerts the driver that an officer is nearby...
As more and more consumers order products online, the need to transport products from warehouses to distribution location centers and more continues to grow. Virginia residents also know that trucking companies are instrumental in getting products onto physical store...
With the holiday season approaching, people in Virginia and all over the country will be attending parties and gatherings with loved ones. Alcohol will most likely be a feature of these parties, which increases the drunk driving risk. How much you drink has a direct...
When you receive a traffic violation in Virginia your driving record may be subject to demerit points which carry several negative effects for you. Picking up demerits on your license is reason for concern because the ensuing change can result in higher insurance...
Reckless driving is a legal term referring to a number of different traffic crimes. It is broadly defined as driving in a “manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.” Va. Code § 46.2-852. It is applicable both to public roads as well as the...
If you are a Virginian resident who has been issued a speeding ticket due to a radar gun's reading, you may be wondering exactly how accurate these tools are in the first place. Though they may seem like a foolproof way for an officer to determine who is or isn't...
School is well under way in Virginia which means school buses are out in numbers. With all the starts and stops a bus makes, it may be tempting to go around them. However, there is a safe way to drive near school buses that keep kids safe and avoid unnecessary tickets...
As a truck driver in Virginia, you know how important it is to follow all regulations regarding the time you can be on the road and when you need to take rest breaks. Not adhering to these laws could mean a lot of trouble and hassle for you in the future. Set by the...
