Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
Truck
Accident News
NHTSA Defines Aggressive Driving Enforcement
The words aggressive driving emerged during the 1990s as a label for a category of dangerous on-the-road behaviors…. following too closely, driving at excessive speeds, weaving through traffic, and running stop lights and signs, among other acts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. An important distinction is that aggressive driving is a traffic violation, while road rage is a criminal offense.
Several factors can contribute to a single example of aggressive driving and it is important to understand that not all instances of behaviors categorized as aggressive driving are volitional. For example, errors in judging turning headway can result in right of way violations or crashes, and driver inattention can result in failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Driving in excess of a speed limit does not always endanger persons or property, nor does it necessarily involve an aggressive intent. Some factors, excluding human error, that are believed to contribute to conscious decisions to drive aggressively include: disregard for the law and for others, traffic delays, running late, anonymity, and habitual or clinical behavior (e.g., an individual predisposed to angry confrontation across a diverse spectrum of situations).
A subpoena is a court order to appear or bring information to a court proceeding.
The target of the subpoena can object to the order, and a case within a case can evolve that deals solely with the subpoena. A subpoena has to be "served" on the party being ordered to produce information or testimony. Anyone can serve a subpoena, as long as they are not directly involved in the litigation. Along with the expense, another downside of subpoenas is that the information is usually not produced until the time of trial. For purposes of developing a defense it is desirable to have all relevant information well before your trial.
News Room
Latest news about traffic violation cases in New Mexico and nationwide:
Summary Of Road Rage Incident
On 05-01-2007 at approximately 1652 hours, Vermont State Police were dispatched to mile marker 103 on Interstate 89 north in Milton, VT for a three... Read more >
Red Light Cameras Catch Violators
Intersection safety is a serious problem in the United States, and it is one of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) top priorities. The Nat... Read more >
Definition:
Shift from one traffic lane to another traffic lane moving in the same direction.
Air Bag Deployed
Definition:
Deployment status of an air bag relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant.
Area(s) of Impact
Definition:
The areas of damage to the motor vehicle caused by the crash. These areas should include the area of the motor vehicle that received the initial impact and the area that was most damaged.
Legal Disclaimers All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on New Mexico Traffic Attorneys.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys
general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access
to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms
and Conditions.
Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep
Did You Know?