Truck Safety Is Improving, but Has Miles to Go
When two fatal truck accidents, just an hour apart, claimed the lives of three Coloradans recently, it was a shocking reminder of the hazards of heavy trucks sharing the road with personal vehicles. Statistics, though, show that here, and across the United States,...
Denver Police Easing Off Gas When Bad Guys Run
To Protect, Serve and Chase? Not so much, anymore. Police in Colorado, and across the country, have been re-evaluating the pros and cons of pursuing offenders who flee the scene, especially when the offense is not violent. It's an American stereotype, running from...
Getting Caught Texting While Driving in Colorado Can Cost You
It almost goes without saying: Texting while driving is extremely dangerous. When you're behind the wheel, using your cell phone for anything that takes your eyes off the road can lead to an accident. If you are traveling at 55 mph, it only takes 5 seconds to go 100...
Motorcycle Helmets Are Optional for Colorado Adults, but a Smart Choice for Everyone
Motorcycle helmets are approximately 37 percent successful in preventing fatalities for motorcycle riders and 41 percent for passengers, according to motorcycle safety data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite statistics that...
Silent Cars Will Soon Be Required to Make Noise
Implementation is quickly approaching for a federal safety standard for new hybrid and electric cars, also known as HE vehicles. For those who are hearing or visually impaired, the new requirement can't come soon enough. According to the new standard, hybrid and...
Colorado Cycling Shifting Into Higher Gear
If you want to get somewhere on two wheels and under your own power, then Colorado, with about 5,000 miles of designated bike paths, is one of the best places to be in the United States. And although national media and organizations rate some places higher, the state...