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The 411 on after market window tinting
Every now and then, I look at my car and think about how cool it would be to darken the tint on my windows – to protect my interior from the hot sun, when it is out, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, children, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, consumer affairs, county, cycling, DMV, law enforcement, pedestrians, police, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, county, local news, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, tint, transportation, windows
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Why police officers can talk non-hands-free while driving
Q: I’ve observed Capitola police officers regularly use their mobile phones while driving! Why? Rick Caldarella, via email A: This topic has appeared in Street Smarts before. But being that this is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and officers will … Continue reading
Posted in California Vehicle Code, Capitola, Capitola Police, cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, emergency responders, law enforcement, police, Public safety, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, texting, traffic citation, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized, Watonville Police
Tagged californiavehiclecode, cellphones, police, trafficlaws, transportation
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police are cracking down
Law enforcement locally, as well as statewide will be keeping their eyes peeled for distracted drivers during the month of April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Santa Cruz Area California Highway Patrol office will be teaming up with the police … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Police, cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, law enforcement, police, Public safety, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, teen drivers, teens, texting, traffic laws, UCSC, Uncategorized, Watonville Police, watsonville
Tagged cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, law enforcement, traffic laws
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Two lanes of traffic along Hwy 9 at Glen Arbor re-open April 6
Dear Street Smarts, Q: We had to laugh, just last week we saw in your column: “Scratch that July 31 date, said Susana Cruz of Caltrans. The actual date is March 29.” We immediately started taking bets on the March … Continue reading
Posted in Ben Lomond, Caltrans, congestion, Highway 9, motorcycle, police, Public safety, road work, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, traffic laws, traffic safety, transportation, transportation projects, Uncategorized
Tagged Ben Llomond, Caltrans, construction, Highway 9, motorcycle, police, roadwork, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, transportation
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Pedestrians must take steps to not endanger their own lives
On Tuesday, Street Smarts published a letter from a reader who was adamant that drivers do all they can to not risk pedestrian lives. That means keeping an eye out for them, obeying traffic laws and slowing down when passing … Continue reading
Drivers need to slow down, watch for pedestrians, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I read your column (“Where pedestrians should walk when sidewalks are not present,” Jan. 10) with interest and I am disturbed that you did not caution the driver to slow down and give way to pedestrians … Continue reading
Posted in police, Public safety, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, speed, stop signs, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged pedestrians, police, Scott Valley, speed, stop signs
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Where pedestrians should walk when sidewalks are not present
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I enjoy your column and the energy and enthusiasm you put into it. I’ve been meaning to write with my pet peeve — so here it is: Please let your readers know that if they walk … Continue reading
No new pavement for Scotts Valley Drive anytime soon
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Do you know what’s up with Scotts Valley Drive? It looks horrible. There are black snake like lines of patched area throughout the entire two mile stretch. Please don’t tell me the road is degrading into … Continue reading
Wet weather tips for drivers, cyclists ad pedestrians
Rain is in the forecast all weekend long, as well as at least one day next week. Here are some tips to help you get to your destination safety from the California Office of Traffic Safety, with a few additives … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, bicycle education, cell phones, child passenger safety, child seats, children, cycling, driver education, Driver safety, Felton, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, Public safety, rain, roads, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Senior drivers, seniors, Soquel, speed, Speed limit, teen drivers, teens, texting, tires, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signal, traffic signs, travel, Uncategorized, watsonville, weather
Tagged cycling, drivers, OTS, pedestrians, weather
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Honoring National Child Passenger Safety Week
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Why do people put child safety seats behind the driver’s seat? We live close to a daycare and I watch people stand in oncoming traffic getting their kids in and out of safety seats. The passenger … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, child passenger safety, child seats, children, CHP, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, child seats, children, CHP, Santa Cruz, watsonville
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