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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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Watsonville PD to hand out road safety info cards during traffic stops
The Watsonville Police Department could soon be handing out traffic safety cards to drivers during traffic stops that do not result in a citation being written. The South County Bike and Pedestrian Work Group of the Community Traffic Safety Coalition … Continue reading
Reader comments on Street Smarts of pedestrian law
Dear Street Smarts, Just sending a note of thanks for your very helpful response regarding (Monday’s) question on pedestrian/driver responsibilities in crossing an intersection. This could provide a learning moment for some local police. My wife was followed across Watsonville … Continue reading
Posted in California Vehicle Code, consumer affairs, crosswalks, Driver safety, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, Public safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Uncategorized, Watonville Police
Tagged consumer affairs, driver education, Driver safety, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, Watsonville Police
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Proper etiquette after being pulled over by a police officer
Here are some tips from the Department of Motor Vehicles about what to do when you notice a police officer behind you with lights and sirens on in an attempt to pull you over: Acknowledge the officer by turning on your right … Continue reading
Posted in bike safety, Capitola Police, cell phones, CHP, consumer affairs, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, motorcycle education, motorcycle safety, Motorcycles, Public safety, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley Police, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Uncategorized, Watonville Police
Tagged bicycle education, bike safety, Caifornia Highway Patrol, California Driver Handbook, cell phones, CHP, consumer affairs, driver education, Driver safety, motorcycle education, motorcycle safety, tinted windows
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Group to use $100K grant to make cycling, walking popular, safer in Watsonville
A bicycle and pedestrian safety advocacy group is seeking to make cycling and walking to school as popular, and safe, as they are healthy and enjoyable. Armed with a $100,000 transportation grant from the Santa Cruz County Regional … Continue reading
Posted in alternative transportation, Bicycling, bike path, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, pedestrians, Public safety, public works projects, sidewalks, transportation projects, Watonville Police
Tagged bicycle safety, bike safety, pedestrian safety, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency, traffic safety, watsonville, Watsonville Police
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Cops host special traffic enforcement campaigns, dozens cited
Local law enforcement efforts to crack down on traffic scofflaws are an attempt to make the road safer. During two separate traffic enforcement campaigns since Saturday, officers pulled dozens of drivers and motorcycle riders over for committing various moving … Continue reading
Posted in California Vehicle Code, Capitola Police, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, motocycle safety, motorcycle, motorcycle education, motorcycle safety, Motorcycles, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley Police, Senior drivers, Traffic collisions, Watonville Police
Tagged Capitola Police, CHP, Driver safety, Motorcycles, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley Police, watsonville
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Local police offer motorcycle safety awareness expo in Davenport this weekend
Proper riding attire and training are two of the most important things a motorcyclist can have before he or she hits the road. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local law enforcement officials will team up Sunday to promote motorcycle … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola Police, CHP, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, Motorcycles, Public safety, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley Police, Special events, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, Watonville Police
Tagged motorcycle collisions, motorcycle education, motorcycle gear, motorcycle riders, motorcycle safety, Motorcycles, Traffic collisions
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High school seniors get crash course in DUI in time for prom, graduation
A 17-year-old Watsonville High School student was unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol and anti-depressants when she made an illegal u-turn on Highway 101 in Prunedale and was hit by an SUV. The crash, in February … Continue reading
Posted in accidents, California Vehicle Code, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, Public safety, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, Uncategorized, Watonville Police
Tagged American Medical Response, AMR, CHP, Driver safety, DUI, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic fatalities, Watsonville Police, Watsonville Fire
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Police hand out dozens of citations during BADGES campaign Thursday in Scotts Valley
The sounds of sirens filled the air in Scotts Valley Thursday as police officers from around the county descended on area streets in search of motorists disobeying the law. “I know I’m going to get some complaints … Continue reading
Posted in accidents, Bicycling, California Vehicle Code, Capitola Police, CHP, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Motorcycles, pedestrians, Public safety, Red light runners, road rage, Rude/Unsafe Drivers, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley Police, Senior drivers, Special events, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, Watonville Police
Tagged aggressive drivers, citations, Driver safety, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, Traffic collisions, traffic tickets, Watsonville Police
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