Targeting Distracted Driving A week ago, a Coconino Community College student was running late to class and decided to save time by putting on her makeup in her car while driving.
Supreme Court Rules on Marijuana DUI Charges The Arizona Supreme Court has just ruled that authorities are not allowed to prosecute Arizona motorists for driving under the influence (“DUI”) of marijuana unless the person is impaired at the time of the stop.
DPS v. Distracted Driving Efforts to target and curb distracted driving in the state of Arizona were put into practice from April 10th-15th.
Alarming Study Results for Arizona Distracted Driving The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing their crack down on distracted driving after a recently released study that took place between November 2013 and April 1, 2014 revealed some alarming statistics.
Arizona Ranked Low for Traffic Safety Laws According to a national report that ranks states’ safety laws, Arizona looks to be “dangerously behind” in its adoption of key traffic and vehicle safety laws.
Accident Rates with Older Drivers Not What You Would Assume A decade ago safety researchers warned that traffic accidents would increase as the nation’s aging population meant an increase in number of older drivers on the road.
A 3-year-old boy is dead after the stroller he was in was hit by a Pontiac sedan. At the time of the car collision the toddler’s baby sitter was pushing him through a parking lot near 75th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard.
A 32-year-old woman was taken to Maricopa Medical Center after suffering non-threatening injuries after being hit by a school bus in Guadalupe, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Bad weather and vehicle driving control As bad weather can affect your ability to control your vehicle, the likelihood of being involved in an automobile accident increases.
A pedestrian does not always have the right of way Although popular belief would seem otherwise, pedestrians do not always have the right of way when crossing streets.