What Every Immigrant Needs to Know
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Driving 64) Driving Laws
Your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will provide you with driving laws for your state. If a police officer sees you breaking a driving law, you will get a ticket and points added to your license. If you receive a certain number of points, you will lose your license. Make sure you renew your car registration once a year or when necessary. Texting or using your phone while driving is (65) Parking tickets illegal in some states. Distracted driving is the most common cause of car accidents in the United States. “Yield” is a common and confusing sign. It means the driver needs to slow down and let other cars or people go. Sometimes at a yield sign the driver needs to stop. Use your turn signals to show that you are turning left or right. Always use your seat belt. Other people in your car should use seat belts too.
65) Parking Tickets
You will receive parking tickets for parking in illegal areas or for not paying the parking meter. Fines can increase if you do not pay them within a certain number of days. In some areas, they will tow your car if it is parked illegally. Never park in front of fire hydrants, driveways, taxi stands, red or yellow curbs, or bus stops. Do not park in handicapped spaces if you do not have a handicapped card. Look for signs where you park to make sure it is legal to park there during the hours you are there.
66) What To Do If the Police Stops You While Driving
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If a police car flashes its lights behind you: 1. Use your turn signal and pull over to the right in a safe area. 2. Turn off the engine and do not leave your car. 3. Keep your hands on the wheel and stay relaxed. When the officer asks for your license, insurance and registration you can take your hands off the wheel. 4. Be polite and show respect.
67) Child Seats
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Children have to ride in a child safety seat up to a certain age and weight as specified by state law. The police will stop you when they see a child who is not using a seat belt or car seat.
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