Corrections Policy
We are committed to accuracy and transparency. When we make errors, we fix them quickly and clearly. This policy explains how to report mistakes, our correction process, and how we communicate updates to readers.
How to Report an Error
If you find incorrect information, outdated laws, broken links, or source conflicts, please let us know. Your reports help us maintain accuracy for all users.
What to Include in Your Report
- 1Page URL — The exact page where you found the error (e.g., roadlawguide.com/state/ca/double-yellow/)
- 2Specific error — Quote the incorrect passage or describe the issue clearly
- 3Correct information — Provide the accurate statute, regulation, or official source
- 4Source link — Include a URL to the official statute, DMV manual, or authoritative source
Use the Contact page and select "Corrections" as the topic
Our Correction Process
Step-by-Step Review
Acknowledgment (Within 2 Business Days)
We send an initial response confirming receipt of your report and providing a tracking reference for follow-up.
Verification (1-3 Business Days)
Our editorial team reviews the reported error against official sources. We check:
- • Current statute text from official legal databases
- • State DMV/DOT manuals and guidance documents
- • MUTCD standards (for road markings and signs)
- • Recent legislative changes or amendments
Decision & Implementation
Based on our verification, we take one of these actions:
✓ Error Confirmed
We publish the correction immediately and notify you
⚠ Needs Clarification
We add context or examples to reduce ambiguity
→ Source Conflict
We note the discrepancy and cite both sources
✗ No Error Found
We explain why our original content stands
Follow-Up Communication
We send you a summary of the correction (or explanation if no change was made) and thank you for helping us improve.
Response Times & Priorities
Critical Errors
Safety-critical mistakes, statute misquotes, or factual errors that could lead to violations or harm.
Standard Corrections
Outdated information, broken links, or minor factual errors that don't pose immediate safety risks.
Minor Updates
Typos, formatting issues, unclear phrasing, or suggestions for additional examples and diagrams.
Priority Triage Factors
When multiple corrections are pending, we prioritize based on:
- Safety impact: Could the error lead to harm or violations?
- Page traffic: High-traffic pages are prioritized
- Severity of error: Factual mistakes vs. stylistic improvements
- Source quality: Reports with official citations reviewed first
- Reader confusion: Multiple reports of same issue = higher priority
Types of Corrections & How We Label Them
Major Corrections
Factual errors, misquoted statutes, or outdated law information that changes the meaning or advice.
How we label major corrections:
Clarifications & Expansions
Content was correct but unclear or incomplete. We add context, examples, or diagrams to reduce ambiguity.
How we label clarifications:
Silent Fixes
Minor issues that don't affect meaning: typos, broken links, formatting errors, or grammatical corrections.
No public notice. These are fixed immediately and logged internally for quality tracking, but we don't add "Updated" stamps for purely cosmetic changes.
Transparency & Accountability
Our Commitment to Readers
- We acknowledge mistakes openly. If we got it wrong, we say so clearly—no hedging or minimizing.
- We explain what changed. Major corrections include a brief note about what was incorrect and what the correct information is.
- We preserve context. We don't silently delete errors; we note corrections so readers understand what changed and when.
- We credit contributors. When readers help us fix errors, we thank them (unless they prefer to remain anonymous).
- We track patterns. Repeated errors on a topic signal we need better source materials or clearer explanations.
Internal Logging: Every correction—silent or public—is logged in our content management system with timestamp, nature of error, and corrected information. This helps us improve our editorial processes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I'm not sure if something is an error?
Report it anyway! If you found something confusing or questionable, other readers probably did too. We'd rather review a false positive than miss a real error.
Do you correct errors even if they're old articles?
Yes. We correct errors regardless of publication date. Older articles often rank well in search results, so accuracy is critical even for archived content.
What if my state changed a law and your page is outdated?
Please report it with a link to the new statute or official announcement. Legislative changes are treated as standard corrections (48-hour timeline). We prioritize recent law changes for states with high traffic.
Can I request additional examples or diagrams?
Absolutely. Use the Contact page and describe the scenario you'd like illustrated. We prioritize safety-critical situations and commonly confusing topics.
Do you pay bounties for finding errors?
We don't offer financial compensation, but we deeply appreciate community contributions. We may credit helpful contributors in our acknowledgments (with permission) and prioritize topic requests from active reporters.