Irish whiskey! Guinness! Green shirts! Silly green hats! For many people, St. Patrick’s Day, which this year arrives on Friday, March 17, 2017, is a time to let loose, party, and drink—sometimes to excess. Bars in downtown San Luis Obispo have traditionally opened as early as 6 or 7 in the morning on St. Patrick’s […]
Road Rage: What It is and How You Should Handle It
The term “road rage” is used a lot lately, even for simple things like someone cutting you off in traffic and yelling, or giving you a dirty look while speeding past. But not everything that people call road rage actually falls into that category from a legal standpoint. People are allowed to express displeasure behind […]
OMG! California proposes tougher distracted driving laws for teens
Because of the danger that distracted drivers, particularly those in the teenage years cause, many states have passed laws banning activities ranging from texting or using hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel. In California, it is illegal for drivers younger than 18 to use a cell phone (hand-held or hands-free) while behind the wheel. Additionally, […]
Ignition interlock bill could drastically cut DUI-related crashes
Supporters of proposal say all convicted DUI drivers should have devices installed Traffic safety advocates are getting behind proposed legislation that would increase penalties against drunk drivers in California. According to KTVU News, if passed, the bill would require anybody convicted of a DUI to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. The […]
“Driving selfies” craze causing distracted driving accidents across America
The trend of taking “driving selfies” can result in catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. Thanks to the proliferation of smart phones, wireless cameras and other mobile, Internet-enabled devices, Americans are taking – and sharing – more photos than ever before. Many of us have multiple social media accounts on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, […]