The Pros and Cons of Window Tinting in Colorado
Do Tinted Windows Prevent or Cause Car Accidents? On the afternoon of November 15, 2014, a 15-year-old jogger was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Staten Island, New York, but the driver was not drinking, texting, or otherwise distracted. He was not criminally...
In Legal Pot Era, More Drivers Ride High
Washington Study Tracks Changes in Unsafe Driving, Views Where pot becomes legal, drivers' opinions and use of the drug become reckless, a national safety lab's research is showing. The study is aimed at understanding and limiting unsafe driving and accidents by pot...
Should Colorado Drivers Be on the Honor System When Disclosing Health Concerns?
State’s Requirements Laxer Than Those of Other States Medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and epilepsy can severely impair a person’s ability to drive and may increase their risk of being involved in an auto accident. Accordingly, should a Colorado driver...
The Connection Between Speed Limits and Car Accidents
Why Interstate Speed Limits Vary State to State Speeding on interstates is not uncommon even though these limits are set for your safety. Just how fast you can go in a state is determined by state officials, and currently, lawmakers in some states are considering...
When It’s Time for Elderly to Stop Driving
How to Talk With Mom, Dad About Giving Up The Keys After a few scares as a passenger in your elderly parent's car, you will begin mustering the courage to have the talk that adult children dread: persuading Mom or Pop to hand over the keys and stop driving. You may...
Survey: Are You Getting High and Driving?
CDOT Launches Cannabis Conversation Seeking Answer What’s in the head of Colorado drivers who use marijuana before hitting the highway? Do they realize just how unsafe they are? The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks answers to questions like these to...