Delaware Traffic Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Delaware -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
- Delaware Driver Manuals
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving a vehicle while under the influence (DE Code Title 21 section 4177) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Driving without a license (DE Code Title 21 section 2701) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Motor vehicle liability policy (DE Code Title 21 section 2902) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Operation of unregistered vehicle (DE Code Title 21 section 2101) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitations on turning around (DE Code Title 21 section 4153) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Duty of driver involved in accident - property damage or injury Duty of driver involved in accident - injury or death (DE Code Title 21 section 4202) |
| Mechanical Violations | Equipment Requirements (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 43, Subchapter I) Lights (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 43, Subchapter II) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (DE Code Title 21 section 4175) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 41, Subchapter II) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Occupant Protection System Safety Act (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 48) |
| Speeding | Speed Restrictions (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 41, Subchapter VIII) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Equipment Requirements (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 43, Subchapter I) Lights (DE Code Title 21, Ch. 43, Subchapter II) |
Next Steps
Contact a qualified traffic ticket attorney to help you get the best result possible.