Delaware DUI Laws
Delaware DUI Laws The following is PLAIN TALK relating to Delaware’s DUI Law. There are 2 sections of Delaware Code that relate to Delaware’s DUI Law. Title 21 Chapter 4177 is the primary identification of exactly what is DUI (alcohol/drugs) in the State of Delaware. Title 16 Chapter 4701 provides the definition of a “DRUG”. […]
Right Of Way In Delaware
Right Of Way In Delaware TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter IV. Right-of-Way § 4134. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making […]
Delaware Traffic Signals
Delaware Traffic Signals From the DELAWARE DRIVERS MANUAL Unfortunately, understanding traffic signals is not as easy as the Drivers Manual states. RED – Stop (OK) GREEN – Proceed when Safe (OK) ARROWS – Apply to only the direction indicated (OK) YELLOW – Prepare to Stop (Problem) The YELLOW TRAFFIC SIGNAL is the most misunderstood traffic […]
Delaware Occupant Protection Laws
Delaware Occupant Protection Laws TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 48. OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM SAFETY ACT § 4801. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Occupant Protection System Safety Act. § 4802. Driver requirements; exceptions; sales requirements; working condition of system. (a)(1) The driver of a motor […]
Zero Tolerance DUI Laws In Delaware
Zero Tolerance DUI Laws In Delaware TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter IX. 4177L. Driving by persons under the age of 21 after consumption of alcohol; penalties. (a) Whoever, being under the age of 21 years, drives, operates or has actual physical control of a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle or […]
Delaware DUI
Delaware DUI TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter IX. Reckless Driving; Driving While Intoxicated § 4177. Driving a vehicle while under the influence or with a prohibited alcohol or drug content; evidence; arrests; and penalties. a) No person shall drive a vehicle: (1) When the person is […]
Country Driving in Delaware
Country Driving in Delaware Country driving — a favorite of the FORCE! QUESTION: What type of lines (straight/curved) make the bend in the road identified by this sign in the picture below? ANSWER: STRAIGHT LINES! But the road “CURVES” is generally what is said to challenge the STRAIGHT LINE answer. “The D Team” responds! It […]
Delaware Railroad Crossing Laws and Hazards
Delaware Railroad Crossing Laws and Hazards QUESTION: When is a TIE a GUARANTEED LOSS? See picture below. THE LAW TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter VII. Special Stops Required § 4161. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train, drawbridge or automatic signal system controlling the flow of […]
Driving Distractions in Delaware
Driving Distractions in Delaware TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD § 4176. Careless or inattentive driving. (a) Whoever operates a vehicle in a careless or imprudent manner, or without due regard for road, weather and traffic conditions then existing, shall be guilty of careless driving. (b) Whoever operates […]
The #1 Driving Distraction
The #1 Driving Distraction Unfortunately the #1 DISTRACTION has been with us since the first motor vehicle made its maiden voyage. This #1 DISTRACTION is another living being in the vehicle besides the driver. Child, husband, wife, or even a dog or cat all fall into that category. They all have the potential to create […]