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Cold, wet weather holding up Highway 17 drainage improvement project

Dear Street Smarts, Q: It seems like the work being done on Highway 17 (Santa Clara County) is at a standstill. There has been no visible work done on the north side center divide or road surface for a month … Continue reading

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Posted in bicycle, bike lanes, bike path, Caltrans, CHP, cycling, driver education, emergency vehicles, police, Scotts Valley Police, teen drivers, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Pull to the right when red lights flash, sirens wail

Emergency responders would like Street Smarts to remind motorists to merge to the right when they see lights and sirens coming their way. According to the California Driver Handbook, “motorists must yield the right of way to any police car, … Continue reading

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Posted in California Vehicle Code, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, medical emergency, Public safety, traffic hazards | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments