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Drugged driving, cell phone use behind the wheel problems on California’s roads

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Drugged drivers and those distracted by their cell phones are big problems California’s motorists would like to see addressed, according to a Traffic Safety Survey released Tuesday by the Office of Traffic Safety. Late this past summer, information gatherers questioned … Continue reading →

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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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AAA launches ‘Heads Up Driving Week’ this week

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Ramona Turner

This week is Heads Up Driving Week and AAA Northern California is encouraging motorists to keep their eyes on the road by locking their cell phone in their trunk, not doodling with the radio and skipping drive-thru fast food restaurants. … Continue reading →

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What to do if you’re pulled over by a police officer.

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Ramona Turner

Is it me, or are there more police officers on the road lately? Now that the sun is out, more people are out on the road and the cops are keeping their eyes peeled for wrong-doers. If you get pulled … Continue reading →

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April dedicated to helping drivers pay attention to the road

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ramona Turner

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month and your fellow road users want you to put down your cell phone, burrito, mascara and dog, and focus all your attention on the safe operation of your motor vehicle. Check out this You … Continue reading →

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AARP releases spring senior driver education classes

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Ramona Turner

This spring, drivers age 50 and up can brush up on the rules of the road, learn how aging impacts their driving abilities and save up to 10-percent on their car insurance by signing up for driver education classes offered … Continue reading →

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Texting while driving equally dangerous as drunken driving?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Ramona Turner

What are you more afraid of, a drunk driver or someone who’s driving while distracted by their cell phone? Now, fess up to whether you’ve done any of those things during the past month. A new study released by the … Continue reading →

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