We got you. We explain what you can do about getting an Uber or Lyft traffic ticket on the job and how to dismiss it for the least amount of money!

What is an occupational hazard

An ‘occupational hazard’ can be defined as an ‘occupational risk accepted as a consequence of a particular occupation’. Driving around town and getting to meet new people as a rideshare driver might be considered one of the ‘perks of the job’ but, getting a traffic ticket while driving for Uber or Lyft could be considered an occupational hazard.

No one enjoys getting a traffic ticket. In short, it can be a real buzzkill, especially when you have so many other bills to pay already. What’s even worse is when your livelihood depends on that job. Being a rideshare driver means walking a tightrope where if you fall off in any way at all – speeding too much (20mph over the speed limit) or excessive traffic violations – it’s on you. Now that’s a scary occupational hazard.

Getting a ticket while driving for uber and lyft

If you receive an Uber or Lyft traffic ticket, the responsibility is on you. How you choose to dismiss or pay for the ticket, is also, on you. But, did you know, tickets do not have to be paid for in full. Comedy Defensive Driving is here to help as one of the most practical ways to get your traffic ticket expunged. This removes it from your driving record and lowers the cost of your ticket. Sound to good to  be true? It is isn’t, let us explain.

Traffic departments want better drivers driving more defensively. Duh! Therefore, they incentivize traffic offenders to take part in a comprehensive defensive driving course. By taking a course like comedy defensive driving, you squash points off of your driving record. Think of this as ‘traffic school rehabilitation’. When you pass your defensive driving course, you get your Uber or Lyft traffic ticket removed. Voila! Now you’ve saved money and your driving record.

Companies like Uber and Lyft are notoriously strict with regards to requiring drivers to have a squeaky clean track record. This is because the power of these technology-driven ridesharing companies is that they lay the responsibility of driving at the feet of the driver behind the wheel. Meaning, they want the safest drivers possible! The cleaner your record, the more likely you are to be hired.

Don’t have a traffic ticket on your driving record but still want to save money AND look good to these companies? Taking a defensive driving course doesn’t just dismiss a ticket. It also, looks great on a resume! On top of that, you can lower your insurance cost! 2 for 1! Reach our to your insurance provider and let them know that you have completed a defensive driving course. According to insurance.com , drivers will save on average, anywhere from 5%-10% off!

Why choose Comedy Defensive Driving to Dismiss your ticket?

It’s not all doom and gloom when having to take an online course. Comedy Defensive Driving understands that earning a living is a serious business, SOOOO we like to lighten it up a little. We do this by teaching you how to drive defensively while infusing a few laughs along the way. Taught by professional comedians, our 100% online course Comedy Defensive Driving will have you laughing while you learn. Giving you something to smile about when you take on your next rideshare customer. Don’t wait! Sign up today a to get a head start. You can start and stop as you please. Complete the course on your own time. Save money and have some laughs, we make it easy.

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There, you can either print your 2020 Texas driving record, or choose to have it mailed to you.

If this is required by a Texas judge for a ticket dismissal, he/she will request that you to order the 3A type of driving record. You will see that there are several types to choose from.

Again, make sure that you use the web address the court listed on your paperwork, or use the link above. If you do a web search for where to order your record, there are many scammers that will overcharge you. You should never have to pay more than $12.00 ($10+service fee) for a certified Texas driving record.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PRINT YOUR DRIVING RECORD

Once you are on the website, you can purchase and print out your record with no delay. If you choose to print it, this is what you will need:

• Audit number shown on your Texas driver license (long number, starts with an “AA
• Date of birth
• Last 4 digits of social security number
• Must have Adobe Reader downloaded (download link conveniently available on website)
• The latest version of one of these browsers (Google Chrome, Safari, Explorer, Mozilla)
• Credit Card ($10 plus a $2 processing fee)
• A Printer

IF YOU MAIL THE APPLICATION

You also have the option to print out the application and mail it in. If you don’t have a printer, perhaps the court can supply you with a record application. The website notes that you should allow 3 weeks from receipt before your application is processed and the record is mailed to you. Again, don’t forget that you need to order the 3A type and enclose a check or money order for $10.

ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO GET A DRIVING RECORD

Look at your driving record like a credit report of your driving errors. You will never know what is on it if you never see it. If you’ve ever received a citation and paid an attorney to get your ticket dismissed, you could find that it still ended up on your record. And that would be a good indication as to why your insurance rates increased. So, if you do get tickets, it’s always a good idea to check that there are no moving violations on your record. Because once they’re on your record, they’re impossible to get expunged. Only time will delete a moving violation from a driving record.

Until next month…

Daun Thompson

Writer / Comedienne / Artist

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Here are a few reasons to enroll in a defensive driving course

• The objective is to improve your driving skills by reducing risk and making safe decisions.
• Ticket price reduction: moving violations are costly, but if you choose to take defensive driving your ticket will be reduced to a much more manageable court cost.
• Your moving violation will be dismissed and will not appear on your driving record.
• Reduce insurance rates: most insurance providers offer a 10% discount on the liability portion of your auto insurance, per-year, for three years. Some offer a higher discount.
• You will learn about new laws, revised laws and other pertinent information that your state requires you to know as the bearer of a state issued driver license.

Reducing your auto insurance rates

Here’s the best/worst case scenario I have observed. Lets say you’re a male, under 25 years of age. Your parents bought you a brand new sports car for your high school graduation gift, but they are making you pay your own auto insurance (the gift of independence and responsibility). Now, you are heading off to your first year of college, working three jobs so you can afford to pay $460 per month insurance rates (no joke). College is entirely too expensive to be working three jobs when you should be studying, right? If your insurance agency offers you the minimum of a 10% defensive driving discount , you could reduce your premium by up to $550 per year. In addition, there are other insurance discounts you could be missing out on, such as good student discounts for a high g.p.a.

How to request defensive driving for a ticket dismissal

When you receive a citation, you will see a court appearance date listed on it. If you choose to appear before the judge and plea your case with hope of having the ticket dismissed, this is your date. Otherwise, if you choose to request defensive driving for a ticket dismissal and reduced price (court cost), you must contact the court prior to this date (either in person, by phone, on their website or by mail). In most cases, they will require you to pay the court cost at that time. The clerk will give you paperwork regarding your requirements and what to return to the court for your ticket dismissal. Or, if you submit your request and payment remotely, you will receive this paperwork in the mail. Once your request for defensive driving is approved, you have 90 days to return your documents to the court.

And, voila!  Poof!!  Ticket dismissed. Insurances rates lowered (in most cases). And you’re driving around with a squeaky clean (or, cleaner) driving record.

Until next month,

Daun Thompson

Writer / Comedienne / Artist

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Reasons to Take the Course

So, why should your teen take one of our courses? The first reason is safety. Your teen can be the best driver in the state — he’s not the one you might have to worry about. It is the other drivers that can pose a threat to your child. Teaching him how to drive defensively will ensure that he knows how to react quickly in any situation on the road.

Another reason you may want your teen to take a course is to reduce insurance rates. Many insurance companies offer discounts for drivers that take a defensive driving course. You may want to enroll yourself and take advantage of potential discounts!

Finally, taking the course online has the benefit of being convenient. Your teen can navigate the course at his own pace, which helps to ensure that the knowledge he gains is solid. An online course also ensures that it fits into your teen’s schedule of school and other activities.

Contact us today at Comedy Defensive Driving to learn more about enrolling your teen in one of our helpful courses.

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• All-video course that you watch at your convenience
• Start and stop when you need to; pick up where you left off
• Finish in only 4 hours for BDI course
• Approved by all courts in Florida and by the DMV
• Avoid or reduce points on your license
• Certificate electronically submitted to DMV for you
• $8.00 course price
One of the best features of our defensive driving online course is that you are in control of when you take the course. There are no set times like you would face if you needed to attend a class that was held at a certain time. Our students appreciate the fact that there is no need to take off of work or school to complete their course.

An Online Defensive Driving Course that Is Simple

Of course, you will learn a lot when you take our online defensive driving course, but we have designed it to be very easy to complete. Over 3,000,000 students have successfully completed our course since we began our business in 1989. Our students find that they remember what they have learned since our defensive driving course in Florida is interesting and entertaining. You can register for your course right here online.

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Our defensive driving course in Texas is State Approved by the Texas Education Agency. We are required by this agency to teach our students defensive driving for at least 360 minutes. There are 60 minutes of break time built into the class. You will need to bring some important items with you, including these:

• A photo ID that has been issued by the state, such as your driver’s license, passport, or birth certificateMore Important Information about Our Texas Defensive Driving Class

State law does not allow us to admit any student who is late for Texas defensive driving classes. For this reason, we suggest that you plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Get ready for a fun night out that many of our students tell us was like going to the nearby comedy club. Taking a defensive driving course in Texas at Comedy Defensive Driving is the best way to dismiss your traffic ticket and lower your auto insurance rates.

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Link for online course video:

https://comedydefensivedriving.com/texas/courses/online/

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Let’s take the turn signal, for instance. Letting someone know that you are going to change lanes or turn is an awesome concept. Unfortunately, in heavy traffic, people agree that signaling to change lanes will sometimes guarantee that no one will let you over. You’ve just sealed your fate. Being a reformed non-signaler, myself, I can’t explain why I wasn’t using my signal. Perhaps I was trying to save the life of the bulb, so it lasts the life of the car. And, now that I do signal, I’ve learned that you just have to be patient and someone will eventually let you in. And then, make sure you give them their thank you wave in a timely manner, or that’ll make them mad, too. I know a young man who not only signals his lane change, but in heavy traffic, he also rolls down his window and waves at the person in the next lane to get their attention. He makes eye contact with them and literally begs them to let him over. Sometimes he even cries. He never really said that, but I know him, and he probably does cry.

Now, the scariest tool, by far, is the horn. Great for communicating on the road in the past, now honking the horn is likened to scolding someone in public.  While the short beep means “shame on you…wake up and drive,” laying on the horn makes people absolutely bonkers. That long, nagging, whining horn reminds me of being screamed at by my mother, before being grounded for life. And, if the person you’re honking at happens to have a gun, and they use it, the grounding for them would certainly be for life…in the state prison.

Giving someone a brake check or tapping your brakes to let the person behind you know that you think they are following too close is also now taken as a sign of aggression. If they are tailgating you and you clearly cannot move over because that lane is bumper to bumper traffic, putting your hazard lights on may diffuse their anger. Now they’ve gone from being angry at you to feeling sorry for you. It’s a little passive-aggressive perhaps, but harmless, nonetheless. You still get to kind of “zing” them without causing their anger to escalate.

And those good old hazard lights have changed their meaning too. Yes, they may be good to diffuse a tailgating situation. But using them when broken down on the side of the road is not a good idea, as one would think. Apparently drunk drivers are attracted to flashing lights (kind of like how blonds are attracted to shiny objects), and the drunk driver may drive right into your car. Better than using your hazard lights, turn on your signal light as if you are planning to re-enter the freeway. Other drivers will see this and be afraid that you could pull out right in front of them. Which may encourage them to move over and put an empty lane between you and them for their safety, which turns out to be for your safety, too.

Until next week…use those tools the car manufacturer gave you…before they become extinct.

Daun Thompson      Artist / Comedienne / Writer

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Making the world aware that duct tape, although noted as a fine restraint back in the 70’s, is no longer appropriate. Too bad, since it now comes in kid-friendly colors and prints. This is also to remind parents and caregivers that the Texas Child Restraint Law changed in 2009. Before that, children had to be in a safety seat until they were 5 years old and 36 inches tall. The current law requires that children remain restrained in a safety seat until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall (whichever comes first, the 8th birthday or the height). So, not a combination of two as in the past. This also means that your 81 year old, 4 feet 1 inch  grandmother doesn’t have to be in a booster seat. And, of course, the back seat is the safest place for a small, fragile person. For that reason, children younger than 13 years of age should always ride in the back seat of the car. My daughter is 16 years old and still rides in the back seat. Not for safety-sake. She just doesn’t want to be seen with me. Whatever!                                                                                                                                            For maximum child passenger safety, parents and caregivers can visit their local inspection station and they can also refer to the 4 Steps for Kids guidelines for determining which restraint system is best suited to protect children based on their age and size. To learn more about the 4 Steps for Kids guidelines and where to find a child safety seat check point, visit www.bucklethemright.org and look for the Save Me With A Seat program.

Until next week…be sure to buckle them right!

Daun Thompson, Comedienne/Artist/Lightningrod of Reality

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