Truck accidents can turn life upside down in an instant, and dealing with what comes next isn’t always straightforward. With so many moving parts, from insurance issues to liability questions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created a clear, straightforward guide for anyone involved in a crash in Wyoming or Colorado — so [...]
Do you think distracted driving is a problem? If you’re like most people the answer is yes… as long as you’re talking about someone else. Recent studies have shown that while most of us think distracted driving is dangerous, most of us are also guilty of succumbing to numerous distractions behind the wheel. Cell phone [...]
Heading to the mountains for the holidays? There is a new traction law that may affect you. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a ticket. New Rules All drivers traveling the I-70 stretch between Morrison and Dotsero from September 1 through May 31 must now be ready for the possibility of snow, whether [...]
Vision Zero. It’s a cool name for a radical goal: to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries for all drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to zero. The concept began in Sweden in the 1990s, has proven successful across Europe, and was adopted by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in 2016. Vision Zero goes beyond the traditional, piecemeal [...]
Hate red light cameras? You’re not alone. In February of this year, Colorado’s legislature considered the fourth bill in a decade that would have repealed the rights of local jurisdictions to use automated vehicle identification systems, including red-light cameras. The bill’s sponsors argued the cameras erode civil liberties, do nothing to promote public safety, and [...]
Maybe it’s the elderly gentleman going 50 on the highway. Maybe it’s the sweet old lady who slows…way…down…to…turn. Maybe your mother has trouble distinguishing red lights from brake lights at night, or maybe you do. The point is, driving requires certain physical abilities that tend to diminish with age. Most of us will eventually ask [...]
If you keep an eye on environmental laws, you saw it coming. In November, Colorado adopted California’s Low Emission Vehicle standards. In January, Governor Polis signed an executive order directing CDOT to study and report on the best way for Colorado to increase electric vehicle use. And on Friday, August 16 2019, Colorado became the [...]