Passenger Seat Belt Usage in Delaware
Is The Driver Of A Vehicle Responsible For Passengers Buckling Up? The operator of a motor vehicle is responsible to make certain all occupants in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle in motion in the State of Delaware are properly buckled-up. If a police officer observes a violation for non-compliance by one or more […]
Parking Lot Traffic Rules
Parking lots are private property and thus do not have standardized driving rules. If you choose to take short cuts across the parking area (like pictured above), you do so at your own PERIL – be careful! “YOU BE THE JUDGE”
Delaware Parking Techniques
Back in/pull out or pull in/back out — which is the safest technique in a parking lot? There are those who teach safe-driving courses that insist the safest technique is back in/pull out. While it is difficult to challenge the safety aspect of pulling out of a parking space versus backing out, “The D Team” […]
Delaware Speed Limit Laws
Delaware Speed Limit Laws Below is a short review of Delaware Speed Laws. The speed limits identified below are the maximum legal speed limits when there is no speed sign posted. It is your responsibility as a Delaware motorist to recognize the speed classification of the area in which you are driving and adhere to […]
Move Over Law In Delaware
Move Over Law In Delaware Did you know Delaware has a “move over law”? The MOVE OVER LAW is recent and not well publicized. It is also not known by many Delaware motorists. Furthermore, out of state drivers who travel through our state are generally not aware of this MOVE OVER law thus creating further […]
Delaware Aggressive Driving
Delaware Aggressive Driving If you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions, then you may have “Aggressive Driving” tendencies. QUESTION: Do you sometimes get “angry” with other drivers? EXAMPLES: Following too close! Failure to lower high beams! Passing on the shoulder! Talking on the cell phone at a green light! Failure to yield! “Smart […]
Delaware Child Restraint Laws
Delaware Child Restraint Laws Can a child who is under 12 years of age and is 65 inches or less in height legally sit in the front passenger seat of a moving motor vehicle in the State of Delaware? THE ANSWER: YES “The D Team” will now undertake what some would call MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – […]
Delaware Motor Home Seat Belt Law
Delaware Motor Home Seat Belt Law QUESTION: Is a Recreational Vehicle (Motor Home) required to obey Delaware’s safety restraint law? THE ANSWER: READ DELAWARE LAW BELOW! TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles General Provisions CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS � 101. Words and phrases. “Motor vehicle” includes every vehicle, as defined in this section, “Recreational vehicle” includes every motor vehicle used […]
Using Flashing Hazard Lights In Delaware
Using Flashing Hazard Lights In Delaware QUESTION: Are flashing lights legal in Delaware when the vehicle is in motion? THE ANSWER: TITLE 21 CHAPTER 43. EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICLES Subchapter II. Lights § 4353. Special restrictions on lamps. (d) Flashing lights are prohibited except on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, snow removal equipment, […]
How To Reduce Sun Glare While Driving
How To Reduce Sun Glare While Driving SUN GLARE! IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! 1. SUN VISOR: Adjust for the sun, but don’t move it down to a point where it will unnecessarily interfere with your line of sight down the road. 2. SUNGLASSES: They can help, but make sure you remove them when they […]