In 2016, there were 2,041 railroad crossing incidents. Always remember to stop for trains.

Remember: Stop. Trains Can’t. Avoiding a collision with a train is the responsibility of the motorist.  

Although rail incidents have been on the decline for the past 10 years, railroad- crossing fatalities have spiked in recent years. In 2016 alone, 266 people died at railroad crossings, a 16-percent increase from 2015.  

Approximately every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is planning to build another new type of freeway interchange designed to improve traffic flow and safety. The interchanges would replace the roundabouts at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley Road, Houghton Road east of downtown Tucson and at two South Mountain Freeway interchanges. So what is a Diverging Diamond Interchange? In a diverging diamond interchange, local street … Read More

What to do when faced with wrong-way driver With help from Gordon Fox, an Arizona Licensed Driving Instructor and the owner of 2Passdd.com, a Defensive Driving School, we came up with five simple ways to help you avoid an accident with a wrong-way driver. Step one: Aim high. “You want to keep your eyes high, looking as far down the … Read More

Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange   CLUE is a database of insurance claims managed by LexisNexis. All of the major auto insurance companies make monthly loss reports to CLUE. And any insurance company who considers bringing you on board as a customer will consult CLUE before they offer you official car insurance rates. In light of the CLUE report’s direct impact … Read More

If I am carrying a concealed firearm in my vehicle and I am stopped by a law enforcement officer, do I have to tell the officer that I am carrying a concealed firearm? Do I have to turn over my firearm to the officer?   Under Arizona Revised Statute 13-3102, any person carrying a concealed firearm must acknowledge and comply with the demands … Read More

A pedestrian hybrid beacon is a traffic control device that assists pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked but unsignaled crosswalk. This special type of traffic light utilizes a system of indicator lights and signs that alerts drivers and controls vehicle traffic. Pedestrian hybrid beacons have been deployed across the nation, including the Phoenix and Tucson metro … Read More

St. Patrick’s Day is one of America’s favorite holidays. On this day all around the country, the bars run deep with green beer and, unfortunately, the roads grow dangerous with drunk drivers. Drinking and driving accounts for nearly one-third of vehicle-related fatalities in the United States. This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. If you plan … Read More