Traffic tickets are big business these days, so says the National Motorists Association. Many cities that have mismanaged their budgets and are using traffic laws and extreme fines to gouge their citizens. How sad the laws meant to keep us safe are now being used as a shakedown by City Hall. Case in point, a tiny town in Georgia that took in over half a million dollars in traffic tickets.

If you are ticketed and believe the violation to be unfair, how do you fight traffic ticket citations legally? Here is a great legal maneuver that was actually taught to me by a judge who I was sitting next to during an airplane flight.

He said to do what inmates on death row do… delay, delay, delay.

When you first get the ticket, see a judge and ask for a delay to pay your ticket (also known as bail). Then ask for another, then another. When you finally have to pay the bail, ask for a delay in the trial date. Then come back and ask for another and another delay. I have been able to delay my traffic trials for 9 to 10 months.

Why is that so important? Because in that long period of time, the police officer who pulled you over will probably not show up for the trial because he or she was transferred to another precinct, is on vacation, working new hours that do not allow an appearance in court or may have quit.

If the police officer doesn’t show up for your traffic court trial, then the case must be dismissed by the judge. Why? Because we all have the right to question our accuser in court, but if the accuser (the police officer) fails to show, the case is dismissed.

Please note that I am not a lawyer and suggest everyone seek help from a legal professional before going to court. I do not advocate getting out of tickets such as a DWI. Drunk drivers are dangerous.

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Gas prices are literally going up as I type. Apparently those multi-billion dollar tax breaks given to Exxon and other oil corporations haven’t quite panned out like President Bush promised they would. Even the U.S. military in Iraq is paying high gas prices!

Back in Washington D.C., President Bush wants to open up coasts for oil drilling even though the White House admits that would do little to drop gas prices. Bush could cap gas prices, like they do in China, where gas is about $2.20 a gallon, but don’t expect a former oilman to do that.

So how do you fill your car’s tank without going broke? Here’s a great web site that gives you the latest on low gas prices!

Before you hop in your car, find cheap gas prices in your area at GasPriceWatch.com. Enter your zip code and it gives you the addresses and maps of the cheapest gas in your neighborhood (it’s updated hourly!).

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Getting information about a doctor’s past can be far more difficult than running a criminal check on the average person. This is because medical boards (which are run by doctors) have traditionally tried to keep this info top secret.

I have nothing against doctors, my dad happens to be one, but we have the right to know who we are dealing with. So if I want to do a background check on my new doctor, here are some great sites that I use!

The state of California has a free site to check doctors’ backgrounds at mbc.ca.gov. But what if you live outside California?  Don’t worry, there are sites for you!

If you live outside of California, try DocFinder Searches which lists (and links) states that have doctor information available to the public for free. Or you can pay $9.95 to get any doctor’s background anywhere, just go to docinfo.org.

Do you need medical care, but are uninsured? Try reading my post on Free or Low Cost Health Care and Services for Children & Adults that lists of free clinics and free prescriptions.

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Looking for free affordable health care online? Our caring leaders in Washington D.C. tell us that universal health care is “bad medicine” even though they have universal care. President Bush even vetoed a children’s health care bill.

If that’s not enough to “scare” you, health insurance companies tell us how “dangerous” free health care is! Well, I’m about to give you some “scary tips” on how to get free affordable health care online and free medication from companies!

Another great online resource is Find A Health Center. These health centers provide health and dental care to people of all ages, whether or not they have health insurance or the money to pay for health care.

The little known Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care says that some hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities are required to provide a specific amount of free or below cost health care to people unable to pay.

Finally, contact your state medical board, some private doctors provide free health care.

NeedyMeds.com is a great web site that provides information for free prescription medication programs, including state programs.

Also try Partnership for Prescription Assistance and Ed Hayes’ list of indigent (free) prescription programs.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you become well, are able to see a doctor for free, do not go broke from medical bills, receive free prescriptions, or become a supporter of universal health care.

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