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Acceptable Use
Personal, Non-Commercial Use
You may read and link to our pages for personal education and reference. Classroom use with attribution is encouraged. Massive copying or redistribution of full pages is not allowed without permission.
Educational institutions, driving schools, and traffic safety instructors may reference our materials in their curriculum provided they include proper attribution. For commercial training programs or proprietary materials, please contact us for licensing options.
Prohibited Activities
Do not attempt to disrupt service, scrape content at scale, or misrepresent our materials as your own. Automated access should be respectful (rate-limited) and for legitimate research only.
Specifically prohibited activities include: attempting to circumvent security measures, using our content to train AI models without permission, republishing entire articles on other domains, creating misleading derivative works, or using our materials for purposes that could endanger public safety. Violators may be subject to legal action and will be blocked from accessing the site.
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We encourage bloggers, journalists, legal professionals, and educational websites to link to our traffic law resources. When linking, please use descriptive text that accurately represents the content. Deep linking to specific state law pages or articles is welcome and helps users find relevant information quickly.
Intellectual Property
Text & Diagrams
Our text and diagrams are original unless otherwise noted. MUTCD concepts are summarized; official figures are credited when used.
All illustrations, infographics, and visual aids are created specifically for Road Law Guide to enhance understanding of complex traffic regulations. State statute summaries are our interpretations of publicly available laws and are presented in accessible language for educational purposes.
Attribution
Short quotes are permitted with a link back. For broader reuse, contact us to request permission.
Trademarks
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Disclaimers
No Legal Advice
We publish educational summaries, not individualized legal advice. For case-specific questions, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Traffic laws vary significantly by jurisdiction and circumstances. What applies in one situation may not apply in another. Our content is designed to help you understand general principles and direct you to official sources, but it cannot replace personalized legal counsel. If you are facing traffic citations, criminal charges, or civil litigation related to driving, seek qualified legal representation immediately.
Accuracy & Updates
Laws change and agency websites move. We strive for accuracy and prompt updates, but we cannot guarantee completeness at all times.
State legislatures regularly amend traffic codes, and court decisions may affect interpretations. We monitor major changes and update our content accordingly, but there may be delays between legislative action and our updates. Always verify current law with official state sources or your local DMV before making decisions based on our summaries.
External Links
We provide links to official sources for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.
User Responsibilities
Verify Current Law
Before relying on any information from our site for important decisions, verify the current status of laws with official state sources, your local DMV, or a qualified attorney. Laws may have changed since our last update.
Respect Copyright
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Use Common Sense
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Limitation of Liability
Use at Your Own Risk
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Governing Law
These terms are governed by applicable U.S. law and your state law.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these terms; the latest version supersedes prior versions. Material changes will be noted near the top of the page.
Effective Date
Effective upon publication.
Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions (Terms)
Can I copy an entire article to my website?
No, not without written permission. You may quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original page.
Can I embed your diagrams in classroom slides?
Yes, for non-commercial education with attribution. For public reposting or commercial use, request permission first.
Do I need permission to link to your pages?
No. Linking with descriptive anchors is welcome and does not require permission.
What if I disagree with an interpretation?
Send us the page URL, the specific passage, and the official source you believe conflicts. We will review promptly.
Can these terms change?
Yes. We may update terms; see the Effective Date and change notes near the top for material updates.
Where do I ask legal questions?
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How do you handle user privacy?
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What if I find incorrect information?
We appreciate corrections! If you find an error, please contact us through our Contact page with the specific page URL, the passage in question, and a citation to the official source that contradicts our summary. We review all feedback carefully and make corrections when warranted.