Traffic Law

You’re pulled over. Maybe it’s just a broken taillight, but suddenly the officer asks, “Mind if I search your car?” Legally, this moment is very important: in Tennessee, police can search your vehicle without a warrant, but only in specific, narrow circumstances. Let’s break down when they can search, when you can refuse, and how…

It is easy to think of a traffic ticket as no big deal. Perhaps you parked on the wrong side of the road on the wrong day, or maybe you were going a little faster than you realized down the highway. It happens to almost everyone. However, you may want to be a bit more…

Most traffic offenses specifically describe what constitutes a traffic offense. Drivers know they shouldn’t drive over the speed limit. They understand what it means to drive through a stop sign or drive through a red light. Reckless driving is, in many ways, a catch-all traffic offense. It essentially means that, in addition to any other…

Some states, including Tennessee, have instituted a points system for motorists. If you hold a state driver’s license from Tennessee, you are subject to this system. Points are awarded to you as demerits of a sort if you commit a driving or traffic infraction. These points are associated with your driver’s license number, so if…