As the use of mobile phones has spread, for example, safety experts have recognized their role in distracting drivers-and states are adopting laws to combat the problem. The evolution of our traffic laws can also be a source of confusion. A violation in one place-say, turning right on red in New York City-can be perfectly legal just over the city border. They can vary by state, and even by municipality.
It’s true that traffic laws can be confusing. Over the years, our perfect double-handed grip on the steering wheel may have slipped a little perhaps other bad habits have crept in as well.Īnd whether we realize it or not, some of those habits may be illegal. Let’s face it: Driver’s Ed was a while ago.
