Know the Driving Laws When You Travel
If you’ll be traveling to Washington State, don’t text and drive! Washington became the first state to enact legislation prohibiting drivers from reading or composing text messages while operating a motor vehicle. The law goes into effect January 1st, 2008.
Driving laws vary from state to state, and this is a good reminder to check the traffic laws in the state where you are driving. Don’t assume that the laws in your home state apply when you are traveling to another state or another country. It could be a very expensive mistake!
If you are doing some interstate driving, you might want to check with the Governors Highway Safety Association for a basic overview of the traffic laws of each state.
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2 opinions for Know the Driving Laws When You Travel
Matt
Jul 21, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Not to mention the varying speed limits. On a recent road trip from Chicago to Las Vegas and back, a friend and I were amazed at how fast speed limits were in mountainous states, but how “slow” (55 mph) they were in states with flat plains.
I, for one, am glad to see laws like this in place. I can’t count the number of times I have seen a driver do something inappropriate on the road because they were distracted by their cell phone.
Mary Jo Manzanares
Jul 24, 2007 at 8:06 am
It pays to do a little research before pushing the “pedal to the metal.” AAA has some great information for driving trips.
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