11 Small Driving Mistakes That Can Get You Pulled Over in New England

Speeding? You absolutely know this could easily get you pulled over, or that reckless lane change you just made.

Then there are those things you don't really think about, or simply figure the chances of getting pulled over are pretty slim, like not putting on your turn signal.

And sure, there are plenty of things that police officers around Massachusetts or New Hampshire probably ignore unless there's something even more significant you're doing that makes the officer switch on those lights and pull you over.

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According to Motor Biscuit, it's not just police in Maine or Connecticut but every state that can pull you over and write you a ticket for having dirty windows, headlights, rear lights, or license plates.

This is because a clear and unobstructed view is key to safe driving for yourself and for others around you.

But that's just one of many things at their discretion.

I was even pulled over last summer in the Boston area because my bike partially covered my rear license plate. The officer just gave me a warning, but it was a lesson learned, and he even helped me adjust it.

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You may not focus on these random things as much as your speed or obeying standard traffic laws, but they can grab a cop's attention.

According to the Thiessen Law Firm website, here are eleven unexpected things that can get you pulled over.

• Loud Music
• Honking
• Sketchy Bumper Stickers
• Too Many People Crammed in Your Car
• Driving Too Slowly
• Driving at Odd Hours in Secluded Areas/Looking Suspicious
• Dirty Windows
• Dirty Car Mirrors
• Dirty License Plates
• Dim Headlights
• Partially/Fully Blocked License Plate

Yes! Loud music can be considered noise pollution.

Happy road-tripping and daily driving to you.