The Republican
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Drunken driving suspect seriously injured in rollover crash after leading police on high-speed chase
Authorities say a 24-year-old man suspected of drunken driving led Burlington police on a high-speed chase early Monday morning that ended in a rollover crash that ejected the driver from his vehicle.
Tips for Preventing Distracted Driving
Read AAA’s top 10 tips to avoid being distracted while driving.
What to do if you get pulled over by the police
You do not have to give them consent to search your vehicle.
Highway Driving Safety Tips for Busy Interstates
Regardless of where you live or how many miles you’ve traveled, it’s important to drive safely. Keep these highway driving safety tips in mind.
Most Common Driving Mistakes To Avoid
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How Long Does a Ticket Stay on Your Driving Record?
Your driving record of course can be affected by a ticket. The average time for a ticket is about three years, depending on the violation.
Our View: I-295 problems about more than just speed limit
The state is right to adjust the limit, but smartphones and increased traffic must also be addressed.
Can I evade the cops in a double high speed chase?
You should never run from the cops or attempt to evade law enforcement but... If you get a ticket, you need to get the Off The Record app. Answer a few quest...
How "policing for profit" threatens your rights
Did you know that the government can take your car, house, business, or other property on the mere suspicion that it's connected to criminal activity and wit...
What makes a successful speed, red light camera program?
Roadway safety organizations have compiled a checklist for well-run automated enforcement plans.
Are drink-driving limits too high?
How are the limits on how much alcohol you can drink set?
Do you know how to handle a police stop at night in a rural place?
It can be intimidating anytime you are pulled over by police, but especially at night, in a rural part of town. So what can you do to make sure you are safe?...
Why we should be talking about the Police Department's stop-and-frisk data
For the first time ever, the city published data in a narrative format, in an effort to provide greater context around a data release. But narratives are tricky.
How Social Host Laws Can Hold You Liable
Legally speaking, a social host can be held liable for any injuries a drunken guest causes after driving away from a party. Now doesn't that put a damper on your party plans? Well it shouldn't. Arizona's laws aren't as strict...
Lies the Police Can Legally Tell You (and How to Respond)
"Are you a cop? You have to tell me if you're a cop!" Unfortunately, no, they do not have to tell you if they're a cop.
Should physicians tell police if their patients have been drinking and driving?
Some ER doctors are feeling conflicted balancing a patients' privacy with public safety when treating drunk drivers.
5 Things You Should Never Say to a Cop
Being confronted and questioned by police, no matter the scenario, can be a scary prospect. But it can be a little less scary if you know your rights. Along with knowing your legal and constitutional protections when talking to...
Is Civilian Oversight the Answer to Distrust of Police?
Civilian oversight boards have been offered as one way to rebuild trust between police and the communities they serve. But do they work?
We can't fix policing without talking about race. This cartoon explains why.
Law enforcement has always been unfair to an underclass of people. But research gives us ideas on how to fix it.
