Traffic violation points systems are implemented in many jurisdictions as a method to monitor and penalize drivers who commit traffic offenses. These systems aim to improve road safety by discouraging ...

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Think back to the last time you witnessed someone blatantly breaking a traffic law. A tailgater rides up on your bumper at 60 mph. A driver texting on their phone blows through a crosswalk, nearly ...