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What Caused a 21-Year Old to Die in a Recent Car Crash?

Fatal automobile accidents are never easy to discuss. As drivers, we all have a certain amount of control when we get behind the wheel. We can choose what we consume, how well we’ve slept, and how much time we’ve given for travel before starting up our car. These are just a few of the many decisions we make, each and every time we prepare to get behind the wheel. In this way, we can be fairly prepared to face whatever comes at us during the day.

“Move Over” Law More Strictly Enforced

When you’re out on the highway, it’s likely that you’ve seen a police officer or other emergency personnel, pulled over on the side. Whether they’re giving a traffic ticket or investigating a recent collision, it’s a common practice. For most, it’s an instinct to pull safely over into another lane, giving the situation on the side of the road a little more space. However, to reinforce the importance of this act, laws are in place.

State Patrol Convoy Caught Speeding, Apologizes

As drivers, we are often reminded of the importance of following posted speed limits. These rules are in place in order to keep us safe, no matter how unnecessary they may sometimes feel. So, while it can be tempting to cruise along at 5 or 10 miles per hour over the speed limit, it is certainly not something we recommend.

Aggressive Driving Can Take Lives

We’ve all done it before. Somehow your day didn't start off exactly as you expected. You’re running late, hurrying to get going so you aren’t late for that important meeting, appointment, or school drop-off. Harried and impatient, you get behind the wheel and notice you’re driving a little faster than you should.

State Patrol Asks for Increased Funds to Police Lane Dodgers and Speeders

Lately, the lanes on U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder have been made more dangerous by lane dodgers and speeders. This kind of driving can be considered aggressive and always poses a risk both to the driver of that car and everyone around it. Especially during congested times, this kind of behavior is risky.

Criticism for New HOV Lane

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are intended to make lives easier. With their decreased congestion, they are often welcome reprieves for drivers with many passengers, who just want to get where they need to go. So, typically new HOV lane openings are met with praise. However, that is not always the case.

Heading Out for a Trip? CDOT is on Your Side

You’ve heard us say this before: driving is a privilege and a responsibility. While we hate to sound like a broken record, there’s a reason we repeat this adage time and time again: because it’s true. Especially in the winter, it’s necessary to remember just how much of a responsibility you have when you get behind the wheel.

What To Do If You’re Trapped In Your Car

The winters in Colorado can be fierce. Driving can often be a dangerous task, so it’s best to make sure that you and your vehicles are prepared. However, even given the best preparation, it may be possible for you to get stuck in your car during a snowstorm or after a crash.

Denver Billboard Warns Against Driving While High

For most people, the warnings to not drink and drive are pretty familiar. We’ve all heard the statistics and seen the destruction that can happen when drivers choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.  It’s common knowledge that drunk driving is a poor choice, and one that often results in death.

Are Guardrails Safe Enough? You May Want To Reconsider

While you’re out on the roads, you’ve probably noticed guardrails. These metal bumpers serve as a barrier often between you and a steep fall off of a cliff, or any number of other dangerous situations. As drivers, it’s easy to rest assured that these guardrails will have your back, should you ever need them. After all, the state has warranted them necessary, so they should also have warranted them effective, right?