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Cell phone use while driving up; talking/texting while driving fines could rise

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ramona Turner

The same day the California Office of Traffic Safety released a study showing that distracted driving is on the rise, the state Senate approves a bill that seeks to hike fines for driving while talking and/or texting on cell phones. … Continue reading →

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Posted in bicycle, bike safety, cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, driver license, inattentive drivers, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, teens, texting, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | View Comments

Ten years of being ‘Safe on 17′

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Ramona Turner

Travelling the winding curves of Highway 17 between Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties is much safer than it was 10 years ago. “I’ve been driving Highway 17 since I was 16-years-old,” said Mark Stone, district five county supervisor and … Continue reading →

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Posted in accidents, Caltrans, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 17, inattentive drivers, Motorcycles, Public safety, Rude/Unsafe Drivers, Scotts Valley Police, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, transportation projects, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Police hand out dozens of citations during BADGES campaign Thursday in Scotts Valley

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Ramona Turner

       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 →

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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 , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Capitola red light cams still there and active

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Ramona Turner

Q Whatever happened to the (red light)cameras at Clares Street and 41st Avenue? I heard that they were moved, but where to? Or did this turn out to be just another waste of taxpayer’s money? Carsten Hauge A The red … Continue reading →

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