THERE are plenty of laws for motorists be aware of and keeping on top of them all can be tricky.
Traffic cop clampdowns on little known regulations have been infuriating Americans all over the country.
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But top attorney Adam Rosenblum has given The U.S. Sun crucial insight into how to avoid getting pulled over, ways to navigate the freeways safely and without fear of being slapped with tickets or fines.
With rules and regulations prone to change - and most vary from state to state - it's vital for anyone behind the wheel to know exactly what the state of play is.
Rosenblum has already told The U.S. Sun about the problems of drivers falling foul of the Move Over Act which can see fines eventually total $1,000 for repeat offenders.
The New York based expert stresses just how vital it is "to know the laws" but admits simply being aware of the various signs and messages on the electronic boards visible along the freeway is something everyone should be aware of.
"The guy who's the most guilty is the one that just breezes past that sign and gets caught doing it literally a second after you were just told not to do it," warned Rosenblum of TrafficTickets.com.
"Very often, the digital signs in New York also will sometimes advise people to put their phones down, pass on the left, or whatever the case may be. It's just really trying to be mindful."
All drivers should abide to regulations, especially if traffic cops are demanding the vehicle is pulled over.
Yet Rosenblum insists some get panicked in the presence of authorities and fail to take into consideration the immediate situation around them.
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If, for example, traffic is heavy, stopping at the side of the road could cause an accident and create further problems, so drivers should be cautious.
"A lot of people are put in a catch 22 situation, " Rosenblum admitted.
"If it's fairly heavy traffic, even though you see a cop and it is very tempting to slam on your brakes and to move over, you still have to do the right thing. Be safe and try to maintain it.
"Are there times where I, myself, have violated? Plenty, but only because I've sized up the situation and I realized that it was simply not safe.
"And you know what? If I get a ticket, I get a ticket, but at the end of the day, I'm not going to cause an accident."
Much of what Rosenblum and other traffic attorney's preach is common sense.
"It really is about me being mindful, staying alert and looking around as you're driving, not just straight ahead because more and more you have alert for all different things.
"Not just the other cars are, but there could be construction work in the area which also can make a difference."
Millions of people use navigation tools like Waze to keep them aware of potential speed traps and police activity.
Rosenblum advises caution for anyone thinking about trying to dodge tickets. Lawsuits
"Cops dislike Waze very much," he said. "There have been lawsuits over its usage."
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