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Category Archives: traffic laws
Video urges drivers to obey traffic laws
The Chicago-based Traffic Safety Coalition has released a new video urging motorists to stop at red lights. The video, “Victims of Red Light Running: More than Statistics,” features several people from around the country talking about loved ones ripped from … Continue reading
Skateboard rules vary from town to town
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Is it legal to ride a skateboard on the street like a bike? On my commute, I see a father on a skateboard accompanying his child — who’s riding a bike. Sometimes, the dad rides in … Continue reading
Road rules: the 411 on driving along the shoulder to make a right turns
Dear Street Smarts, Q: What are the rules for making right turns from the shoulder? I’m thinking southbound Highway 1 at River Street and/or northbound Highway 1 at Western Drive. Both these intersections have long, paved shoulders. Some drivers use … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, California Vehicle Code, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, pedestrians, Right-of-Way, Santa Cruz, traffic hazards, traffic laws, traffic light, traffic safety, traffic signal, traffic signs, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, bus, California Vehicle Code, CHP, Highway 1, Santa Cruz, speed, stop light, transportation
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Buses, traffic create blind spots for drivers near UCSC
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Due to the large amount of traffic at the east entrance to UCSC, in my opinion, left hand turn lanes large enough to accommodate buses are necessary for turning left northbound onto Glenn Coolidge Drive from … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bus, California Vehicle Code, cell phones, CHP, commute, congestion, consumer affairs, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, inattentive drivers, Intersection, law enforcement, pedestrians, public works, public works projects, road construction, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, sidewalks, texting, traffic, traffic citation, traffic hazards, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, UCSC, Uncategorized
Tagged bus, cellphones, CHP, distracted driving, Intersection, navigation, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, traffic, transportation
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Crashes involving large trucks means death for those in the other vehicle
Fact from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Passengers in vehicles involved in crashes with large trucks are more likely to die as a result on that collision. “In 2011, 3,757 people were killed in motor-vehicle crashes involving a large … Continue reading
Conversation continues regarding cycling uphill on East Cliff Drive
Dear Street Smarts, Q: (In last Thursday’s Street Smarts), I read about riding a bike up Murray Street from the bike trail. Actually, I think it’s East Cliff Drive, which turns into Murray at the top of the hill. When … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, parking, traffic laws, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, bike lane, county, parking, public works, Santa Cruz, sheriff, transportation
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Start Smart coming to town April 25
This month’s installment of the CHP’s free Start Smart course will be offered 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Community Room, at 155 Center St. Open to teens and their families, the course offers information … Continue reading
Posted in CHP, teen drivers, teens, traffic laws, Uncategorized
Tagged cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, drivers, speed, Start Smart, teen
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Cycling advice for riding up Murray Street hill
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am writing to you on behalf of my father, who doesn’t use a computer. He does a Sunday bicycle ride around the Yacht Harbor, along the San Lorenzo River, to the Tannery and back to … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, CHP, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, traffic laws, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, cycling, road rules, Santa Cruz, street signs, traffic laws, transportation, Yacht Harbor
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‘Ask the DMV’ solves life’s driving mysteries
Each week, Street Smarts receives the “Ask the DMV” transportation column featuring frequently asked questions from drivers. Below is a topic Street Smarts found of interest and hopes you do, too: It is legal for drivers to install neon lights … Continue reading
Posted in Ask the DMV, DMV, driver education, traffic laws, Uncategorized
Tagged cars, DMV, drivers, lights
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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
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