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Safe Driving Tips to Keep Points Off Your License in South Carolina

Safe Driving Tips to Keep Points Off Your License in South Carolina

When drivers commit a traffic offense, not only do they often have to pay a fine, but they may also have points added to their driver’s license. In South Carolina, drivers who accumulate more than 12 driver’s license points may have their license suspended. Drivers who wish to avoid having their license suspended, as well as the other consequences associated with receiving a traffic ticket, can take several steps to avoid being pulled over for a traffic offense.

Obey the Speed Limit

Many drivers feel pressure to exceed the posted speed limit because other drivers continue to pass them or because they are in a hurry to get somewhere. However, driving above the posted speed limit can result in a severe traffic fine, the amount of which depends on how quickly the driver was travelling. For instance, a driver who was going five miles over the posted speed limit will be fined less than one driving 25 miles or more over the speed limit.

Stay Focused

Flipping through radio stations, eating, drinking or texting a friend are all distracting temptations drivers face when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Although certain distractions are more dangerous than others, any type can increase the chances of a driver not noticing impending danger or losing control of his or her vehicle. Drivers should do their best to remain focused on the road in front of them when they travel in the car.

Become a Defensive Driver

Defensive driving involves remaining aware of the traffic ahead and noticing possible escape routes while traveling. It also involves maintaining a safe distance between vehicles and traveling at slower speeds if the need arises. These defensive driving practices can help drivers avoid being involved in an accident and also help them comply with traffic laws at all times.

Stay Calm

Often, drivers engage in certain unsafe practices when they become angered by another driver on the road. Drivers should do their best to remain calm when they are behind the wheel and avoid the urge to let their driving behaviors be influenced by their emotions.

Need Help with a traffic ticket? 

Although there are certain steps drivers can take to avoid a situation where they might be ticketed, situations arise where this is not always possible. Drivers who believe they were wrongly ticketed for a traffic offense or those who would like to avoid the potential of license suspension should consider reaching out to the attorneys at the office of Nosal & Jeter, LLP.

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