We’ve all been there. That moment when you come to a 4-way stop and aren’t sure who get’s to move first. It can be a frustrating experience but more importantly, it can be hazardous. So, follow these 4 rules to a 4-way stop to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely. 1. First come, first served. This applies to the road … Read More
Here’s how you can legally break a window to save a child or animal in Arizona
Under state law Arizona Revised Statute 12-558.02 , anyone who believes a child or animal in a hot vehicle is in “imminent danger” of suffering injury or death can break a window to get them out without fear of a lawsuit. But that legal protection doesn’t kick in automatically: You must first call law enforcement or animal control. And remember, … Read More
Arizona, the not the worst in the nation for child deaths in hot cars
Texas is the worst in the nation for child deaths in hot vehicles Arizona was home to 35 of those deaths, the fourth-highest number in the country behind only these other states: Texas: 119 deaths Florida: 88 deaths California: 48 deaths
Scottsdale photo-enforcement study shows big drop in crashes
5 intersections with the biggest drop in crashes These five photo-enforcement locations showed the most-significant drop in the number of annual collisions after cameras were installed. Scottsdale/Thomas northbound Before: 18.8 crashes. After: 11.6 crashes. Frank Lloyd Wright/Greenway-Hayden Loop eastbound Before: 13.7 crashes. After: 6.7 crashes. Hayden/Indian School southbound Before: 12.3 crashes. After: 6.7 crashes. Hayden/Thomas eastbound Before: 19.3 crashes. After: … Read More
How Often are the Scottsdale Photo Cameras Calibrated
How, and how often, is a fixed speed detection system calibrated and checked for accuracy? Detection system accuracy is established at the time of installation by comparing the speed indicated by the system with a calibrated detection device. The system is configured to an accuracy of +/- 1 MPH of the calibrated detection device reading. The city’s vendor conducts verification of … Read More
The Location of Scottsdale Photo Cameras
There are 11 locations in Scottsdale that have fixed photo cameras that issue Red Light or Speeding Tickets
New Scottsdale Defensive Driving Class at the J Starting May 21st
We now hold Defensive Driving Classes every other Tuesday evenings 5:45 pm at the J, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The cross streets are Scottsdale Rd and Cactus.