When a ticket is involved, taking the defensive driving course will avoid the fine and keep the offence off of your driving record but the "court costs" required by the authorities and the cost of the DD class almost equal the amount of the fine. It is worth it to keep your record clear. The course allows an auto insurance discount averaging about 8% annually for three years by some insurance companies but many are no longer allowing the discount. AARP sponsors the DD classes in many larger cities and you do not have to be an AARP member or old like me. The cost for non-members is only $14. and $12. for members. The class is eight hours if related to a ticket but only four hours if taken only for the insurance discount. Be sure that your insurance carrier allows a discount before the time and expense to to take the class. You may take the class to keep the violation off of your driving record if you have not taken the class in the previous twelve months. Fritz
________________________________ From: Ron Miller [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:59 PM To: David; Cavers Texas Subject: Re: [Texascavers] new Texas laws Driving is very serious business in Texas today. I recently sat in on a criminal trial where an individual felt he could flee from a police officer trying to stop him. That is a felony. A DWI today is very costly and an offender is booked into jail on the first offense. Even medication can result in a DWI offense. A simple speeding ticket will cost you nearly $200 even if you do the defensive driving school. Ron ________________________________ From: David <[email protected]> To: Cavers Texas <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 1:58:37 AM Subject: [Texascavers] new Texas laws I think it is important to note that cavers should never drive before or after their caving trips while under the influence of any medication or alcohol, or drugs. The penalty is severe if caught. If you are driving home tired from a caving trip, and the police catch you weaving, you better not have had any of the above. I would not be surprised if there are similar new laws in adjacent states. David Locklear --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
