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Removing erroneous traffic collisions from your driving record

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ramona Turner

If there is a traffic collision listed on your driving record that you were not involved in, you can have it removed, according to Ask the DMV, a weekly transportation column produced by the state agency. Traffic collisons are reported … Continue reading →

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New traffic laws usher in 2013

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Several new traffic laws will be added to the books Tuesday, Jan. 1. Here’s a summary from the California Highway Patrol: Driving Under the Influence (AB 2020) – People arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs can … Continue reading →

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Posted in booster seats, bus, cell phones, child passenger safety, child seats, children, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, driver license, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, electric vehicle, EV, green vehicles, impaired drivers, inattentive drivers, insurance, law enforcement, passenger safety, Public safety, red light camera, texting, traffic laws, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Scotts Valley PD offers motorcycle safety class

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Five current and former motorcycle savvy police officers are joining forces this June to share their combined 100 plus years of riding experience with the motorcycle riding community. From 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Civilian Motorcycle Safety … Continue reading →

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What should you do after you’re involved in a traffic collision?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I have a question about who’s at fault when one is rear-ended. My husband, who was driving, and I were stopped at a red light. We had just missed (the green light and) were stopped at … Continue reading →

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‘Driver’s Yoga’ teaches motorists to become one with their ride, be better drivers

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Ramona Turner

When you drive, does your mind wander? Instead of paying attention to the road, you start thinking about things that happened the previous day, your to-do list for today and the people in your life. That’s called distracted driving and … Continue reading →

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Posted in cell phones, CHP, commute, consumer affairs, cycling, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, inattentive drivers, insurance, law enforcement, money, motorcycle, pedestrians, Senior drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, traffic violation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

California offers low cost automobile insurance

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Ramona Turner

Drivers who need car insurance but are afraid they can’t afford it can turn to the state of California for help. “California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program provides you with the liability insurance required by law, so that you and … Continue reading →

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