Car accident and pedestrian accident lawsuits usually involve claims that one or
more motor vehicle drivers was negligent.
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Facial recognition software is becoming common in
motor vehicle registries, too, as
more than three dozen states use the technology to look for fake
driver's licenses and identify people during investigations.
EMIS records include information on enforcement cases initiated by FMCSA against companies and
drivers of commercial
motor vehicles (i.e. trucks with a gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or
more, buses used to transport
more than 9 passengers, including the
driver), and
vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
[1] Under 49 C.F.R. § 390.5, a commercial
motor vehicle includes any self - propelled or towed
motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the
vehicle --(1) has a gross
vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross
vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or
more, whichever is greater; or (2) is designed or used to transport
more than 8 passengers (including the
driver) for compensation; or (3) is designed or used to transport
more than 15 passengers, including the
driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation
Second, and most important,
motor vehicle litigation will move from a system where accidents are assessed based on
driver negligence to a products liability system, where manufacturers bear
more of the burden for failure of things such as sensors and warning systems.
There might not be any complex liability issues when somebody is injured in a
motor vehicle collision involving one or two
vehicles, but when
more than two are involved,
more than one
driver could be at fault.
The Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, applies to all
vehicles engaged in interstate traffic, has specific provisions governing hours of service for
drivers (see 49 C.F.R. § 395 for
more information).
It is an unfortunate fact that motorcycle riders are inherently put at many
more risks on the road than are other
drivers of standard sedans, SUVs, and other larger
motor vehicles.
In addition to passenger car accidents, we can also help with other types of
motor vehicle accidents, such as 18 - wheeler truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, accidents caused by drunk
drivers, and
more.
For example,» [i] f there is
more than one lane for traffic proceeding in the same direction» the
driver of the
motor vehicle is required to «move the
vehicle to the lane to the immediate left, if the lane is available and moving into the lane is reasonably safe.»
When a
driver refuses or is unable to carry proper
motor vehicle insurance, that
driver puts
more than just him - or herself at risk.
Most responsible motorcycle
drivers take many extra precautions to protect themselves from any involvement with larger
motor vehicles including cars, trucks, buses, semis and
more road hazards than can be listed.
The injuries sustained by
drivers and passengers are often
more severe than in other
motor vehicle accidents due to the exposed nature of the motorcycles.
California Civil Jury Instructions summarizes the law explaining to juror who may sit on a personal injury trial that while both pedestrians and
drivers must be aware that
motor vehicles can cause serious injuries,
drivers of
motor vehicles must use
more care than pedestrians.
Most
drivers must follow the HOS regulations if they drive a commercial
motor vehicle that weighs 10,001 pounds or
more.
In a Massachusetts
motor vehicle collision between two or
more vehicles, one
driver is usually considered responsible.
Interestingly, there are
more regulations for left turns than right turns for both
drivers of
motor vehicles and for bicyclists.
Under the laws of most states, the contributory negligence of a bicyclist may prevent recovery for damages sustained in an accident between the bicyclist and a
motor -
vehicle driver if the bicyclist's own negligence is found to have accounted for a certain percentage of fault (usually,
more than 50 %).
Motorcyclists are also far
more likely to die in a collision than
drivers or occupants of other
motor vehicles.
Owing to the carnage left in the wake of
motor vehicle accidents involving impaired
drivers and those who choose to drive faster or
more dangerously than permitted, Parliament (those in power in Ottawa) and the Legislature (those in power in the Province of B.C.) have developed laws that largely take away from the Courts their inherent powers to fashion appropriate sentences when charges such as those mentioned above have arisen.
Current records show that most American
driver's will have a near
motor vehicle accident 1 to 3 times per month and will be in a collision of some type on the average of every 5 to 8 years plus these records also indicate that licensed teenagers are 22
more times likely to get a speeding ticket than those who are 65 years of age or older.
In addition, they are intended to keep bicyclists safe from
drivers who operate
motor vehicles that are much larger, heavier, and
more dangerous than bikes.
Studies show that
more than 10 % of
drivers are using cell phones while driving; 20 % of all collisions are as a result of «distracted»
drivers; and, that at least 16 % of
motor vehicle fatalities are as a result of cell phone use.
Depending upon the specifics of your case, liable parties might include the
driver of a
motor vehicle, an employer who breached safety standards, a manufacturer of a defective piece of industrial equipment, and
more.
In the state of Colorado, although
motor vehicle drivers are required to obtain coverage,
more than fifteen percent of
drivers in the state of Colorado do not carry automobile insurance.
Maneuvering a
motor vehicle is also
more difficult at higher speeds, which can result in
driver miscalculations:
Texting
drivers are 23 times
more likely to be involved in an accident and according to the National Safety Council,
more than 100,000
motor vehicle crashes a year involve texting and driving.
A few commenters believed that no record of information about an individual can be truly de-identified and that all such information should be treated and protected as identifiable because
more and
more information about individuals is being made available to the public, such as voter registration lists and
motor vehicle and
driver's license lists, that would enable someone to match (and identify) records that otherwise appear to be not identifiable.
A commercial
motor carrier is an individual who drives a
vehicle across state lines when the
vehicle: (1) weighs 10,001 pounds or
more; (2) has a gross
vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or
more; (3) is designed or used to transport 16 or
more passengers (including the
driver) not for compensation; (4) is designed or used to transport 9 or
more passengers (including the
driver) for compensation; or (5) is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards.
Because most personal injury
motor vehicle accidents are, at least to some degree, attributable to the negligence of one or
more drivers, auto manufacturers...
Alberta commercial
drivers operating a
motor vehicle in classes 1, 2, 3, or 4 with one or
more of the following conditions:
You can browse through the ID
Motor Vehicle Code to learn more about the driving and vehicle laws covered in the ID drivers handbook and other DMV manuals, as well as traffic school, dealer licensing, and related
Vehicle Code to learn
more about the driving and
vehicle laws covered in the ID drivers handbook and other DMV manuals, as well as traffic school, dealer licensing, and related
vehicle laws covered in the ID
drivers handbook and other DMV manuals, as well as traffic school, dealer licensing, and related topics.
Resident
motor vehicle operators can register to take a defensive driving class to better learn the rules of the road and develop the skills required to become
more responsible
drivers.
The new rule from the Department of Transportation prohibits commercial
motor vehicle drivers from holding, dialing, or... [Read
more...] about Nationwide Cell Phone Ban
Teen
drivers are involved in
more motor -
vehicle collisions than any other age group for a variety of reasons, including:
Insurance companies report lapses and cancellations to the
Motor Vehicle Division, so it's even
more difficult for
drivers to get away with going without coverage.
In a
more in - depth study prepared by the New York State Department of
Motor Vehicles in December of 1987 entitled «Evaluation of the Point / Insurance Reduction Program,» the Department found that «the 84,806 drivers who participated in the Point / Insurance Reduction Program had 15 % lower accident rates and 56 % lower conviction rates during the eighteen months after attending a motor vehicle accident prevention course than during the eighteen months prior to attendance» (Evaluation page
Motor Vehicles in December of 1987 entitled «Evaluation of the Point / Insurance Reduction Program,» the Department found that «the 84,806
drivers who participated in the Point / Insurance Reduction Program had 15 % lower accident rates and 56 % lower conviction rates during the eighteen months after attending a
motor vehicle accident prevention course than during the eighteen months prior to attendance» (Evaluation page
motor vehicle accident prevention course than during the eighteen months prior to attendance» (Evaluation page 11).
The
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) does not require smog and emissions checks, but you can find
more on other perks specific to eco-friendly driving — such as tax breaks and auto insurance discounts — on our page on green
driver incentives.
Learn
more about the state demerit point system and the TN traffic violation penalties issued to
drivers who violate state
motor vehicle laws by reading the sections below:
Any person who does not hold a commercial
driver license or commercial learner's permit and who is cited while driving a noncommercial
motor vehicle for an infraction under this section other than a violation of s. 316.183 (2), s. 316.187, or s. 316.189 when the driver exceeds the posted limit by 30 miles per hour or more, s. 320.0605, s. 320.07 (3)(a) or (b), s. 322.065, s. 322.15 (1), s. 322.61, or s. 322.62 may, in lieu of a court appearance, elect to attend in the location of his or her choice within this state a basic driver improvement course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehi
motor vehicle for an infraction under this section other than a violation of s. 316.183 (2), s. 316.187, or s. 316.189 when the
driver exceeds the posted limit by 30 miles per hour or
more, s. 320.0605, s. 320.07 (3)(a) or (b), s. 322.065, s. 322.15 (1), s. 322.61, or s. 322.62 may, in lieu of a court appearance, elect to attend in the location of his or her choice within this state a basic
driver improvement course approved by the Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehi
Motor Vehicles.
Drivers who accumulate two judgments within a 10 - year period of operating a
motor vehicle while intoxicated resulting in death or operating a
motor vehicle with blood alcohol content of.08 percent or
more resulting in death will have their driving privileges suspended for life.
Vermont teen
drivers can find
more information about approved Vermont online
driver education on the Vermont Department of
Motor Vehicle website.
Taking a
driver safety course in Maine is suitable for any
driver who wants to become
more aware of the many factors that contribute to the safe operation of a
motor vehicle.
With
motor vehicle - related injuries being recognized as the biggest health threat to teenagers in the U.S., the majority of insurance companies see teens as high - risk
drivers and that
more often than not will result in a higher car insurance quote.
Incurring 12 or
more points on your
motor vehicle report will result in a short - term
driver's license suspension of up to 15 days.
Here you will find all the requirements for all types of
motor vehicles, starting from motorcycles up to boats.You will get yourself familiar with
vehicle registration, obtaining and renewing a
driver's license, DUI information, credit reports and
more.
More information about approved Washington online
driver education can be found on the «Washington Department of
Motor Vehicle website -LRB--RRB-»: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/drivertraining.html.
Your employer must not let you drive a commercial
motor vehicle if you have
more than one license; if your Commercial
Driver's License is suspended, revoked, cancelled, or if you have been disqualified from driving.
Drivers seeking
more information on the benefits of defensive driving course completion can contact their automobile insurance company and / or department of
motor vehicles for information specific to their state.