The Ticket Busters Blog

The Basics of a Nevada DUI

September 28, 2017 By Richard Harris

How is Driving Under the Influence (DUI) defined? Under Nevada law, if you have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08, or .04 for a commercial driver, you are legally considered impaired and it

California Building New Inspection Station on I-15

September 14, 2017 By Richard Harris

Most Southern Nevada residents know, if they’ve made the drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, that just this side of Barstow, you have to stop at an inspection station. Longtime residents know about

Interstate 11 Opens, But Don’t Follow GPS… Yet

August 31, 2017 By Richard Harris

The first step in the Las Vegas to Phoenix route redux is now ready for commuter use. A small stretch, 2.5 miles worth of the new Interstate 11, opened Wednesday, August 16. The update will eventually

Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips

August 17, 2017 By Richard Harris

School is back in session in and around Las Vegas. With that in mind, our thoughts turn to the safety of children as they travel to and from school. There are many things to consider when driving in

Pedestrian Deaths in Clark County Increase 65 Percent So Far in 2017

July 27, 2017 By Richard Harris

In spite of increased attention given to pedestrian deaths in and around Las Vegas, the death toll continues to rise. With half of 2017 gone by, the most recent Nevada FARS report indicates that

Did You Know There’s a National Driver Registry?

July 13, 2017 By Richard Harris

There is one… And if you’re on it, you may not be able to obtain a driver’s license. Not every driver is on the registry, but if your license has been revoked or suspended, or if you’ve been convicted

Do I Have an Outstanding Warrant for My Arrest?

June 29, 2017 By Richard Harris

It’s possible in Nevada, if you have received a traffic citation and did not pay out the ticket or appear on the designated court date written on the ticket, that the judge of the traffic

FOLLOW-UP: First-Time DUI Interlock Bill Passes Legislature; Sent to Governor

June 15, 2017 By Richard Harris

As reported on this blog in February 2017, the Nevada Legislature has passed NV SB259, which would impose mandatory Ignition Interlock System (IIS) installation for all DUI convictions in Nevada,

Traffic Tickets: It’s What We Do

May 18, 2017 By Richard Harris

Tickets are a serious matter. Getting a ticket on the roads in Clark County can have a huge impact on your life. Failure to follow the instructions on the ticket, such as appearing in court on the

The Simple Pleasures of Traffic School

May 4, 2017 By Richard Harris

Perhaps you have received a ticket and settled with one of the Clark County Courts. Perhaps as part of your settlement, the court has required you to attend traffic school. You have visions of

Joining Forces Campaign Against Distracted Driving in April

April 4, 2017 By Richard Harris

Between April 1 and April 15, law enforcement agencies in the Las Vegas area and throughout Nevada will focus on enforcing Nevada laws against distracted driving, running red lights and speeding. The

First-Time DUI Ignition Interlock Legislation

March 23, 2017 By Richard Harris

In Nevada, a first-time DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than .18 is considered a misdemeanor, and installation of an Ignition Interlock System (IIS) is not required on a