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Red Light Cameras Reduce Crashes in TX

A study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute at the Texas A&M University shows a marked decrease in traffic accidents, and accident-related injuries, at intersections that feature so-called “red light cameras” – contraptions that photograph cars that run red lights, … Continue reading

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Drunk Driving Offenses in Michigan

A new article on Arrestable drunk driving charges in Michigan has been posted on Legalwins.com, and it explains the difference between three kinds of punishable drunk-driving offenses recognized by the state of Michigan. This article is a complement to another … Continue reading

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Family of Five Help Mete Out Road Justice

Have you guys heard of this story? Yesterday on DL-Online I read that a family of five chased down a drunk driver after nearly being hit in a head on collision by said driver. Did I mention that the wife … Continue reading

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Crackdown, Michigan-style

Texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan, as well as other states, for some time now. However, the city of Troy is taking enforcement to a whole new level with some of the most draconian distracted-driving ordinances in the … Continue reading

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Troy, Michigan Distracted Driving Ordinance

The distracted driving ordinance implemented in Troy, Michigan promises to ticket any driver within city limits whose attention is not primarily upon their driving. The following activities were listed in an Interview with Lt. Redmond of the Troy Police Department: … Continue reading

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