What laws go into effect in the snow in Colorado?
There are laws in place that require vehicles to have tires with good traction. Known as traction laws, the laws make sure that motorists have enough tread to stop on wet or slick roads. Traction laws aren’t always in place. For instance, in the summer months, there may be no traction law active. However, if […]
Winter driving: A hazard for all on the roads
When winter arrives, it makes the roads dangerous. Between freezing rains and blizzards with high winds, drivers have their work cut out for them. If they’re not paying attention or slowing down for the conditions, they could end up putting their lives or the lives of others at risk. Between 2011 and 2015, there were […]
How can I avoid accidents this Halloween?
Kids running around at night, with masks on their faces making it hard for them to see, is never a good idea — but that’s what happens on Halloween. Drivers generally know to watch out for kids on Halloween and they will be on high alert, but how do you make sure your kids stay […]
Why are curved roads dangerous for motorcyclists?
You love the wind in your hair when you ride your motorcycle, but you know that the hazards of having that feeling of freedom could result in life-threatening crashes and injuries. There are many circumstances where having the knowledge to crash in a safer manner can help. For instance, if you lose control, knowing how […]
What to do after an auto accident in Colorado
Being involved in a car accident is a scary situation no matter how much experience you have as a driver. If you are ever involved in a car accident in Fort Collins, you need to follow the steps outlined in this post so you know exactly what to do so you protect your rights. First […]
Do men or women drive drunk more often?
Take a moment to imagine a drunk driver. Were you thinking of a male driver? That’s often the stereotype, and there’s a reason for it: Statistically speaking, men are caught while driving under the influence more often than women. That said, one worrying trend shows that women are slowly becoming more involved. For example, about […]
Ignoring the basics of safe driving has serious consequences
Many drivers are behind the wheel every single day, whether it’s for an hour-long commute to work or a quick trip to the grocery store. Because of how often we drive, it can be easy to oversimplify the task of driving. However, driving is a responsibility and failing to use basic safe driving skills every […]
Too many Coloradans driving under the influence of pot
The Colorado State Patrol reports that in the first quarter of this year, arrests for marijuana DUI decreased by about one-third from the number in the same period in 2016. However, state officials caution that this doesn’t mean that fewer people are driving while under the influence of the drug, which has been legal for […]