Take your role as designated driver seriously. While at the party, enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or drugs. People are relying on you.
Arizona proposes another option for fighting traffic tickets
Arizona motorists could soon be able to fight traffic tickets in court without — as they do now — automatically risking higher insurance rates if they lose. A legislative proposal would allow drivers who think they are innocent — or think they can persuade a judge of that — to attend defensive-driving classes if they are unable to make their … Read More
2017 Christmas lives lost
According to NHTSA, 885 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver during the month of December 2017
Real or Fake? The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – Switzerland
True In Switzerland, the local populace still takes the idea of Sunday as a day of rest very seriously: no mowing the lawn, and no carpentry that might disrupt the peace and quiet emanating across the Alps. The prohibitions also include washing your car on a Sunday. And if you do wash your car, no matter what day of the … Read More
Real or Fake?: The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – Maine
True In the pastoral state of Maine, it’s illegal to shoot a firearm from inside a car. Sorry, hunters who don’t feel like getting out of their cars’ heated seats to nail a buck with a crossbow (yes, they’re included). You’re allowed to shoot from an ATV or a snowmobile, however, but make sure the engine is off first.
Real or Fake?: The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – South Africa
True They take the word “driver” literally in South Africa: Anyone who’s herding animals is considered to be driving a vehicle. Oh, and they also get the right of way. After all, who would want to tussle with a pack of water buffalo?
Real or Fake?: The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – Japan
True In Japan, if you’re driving around on a rainy day and you splash water on a pedestrian, your little nuisance will result in a fine. This neatly eliminates the opening scenes of most ‘90s romantic comedies.
Real or Fake?: The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – Little Rock, Arkansas
True In Little Rock, Arkansas, a 1920s-era law still on the books says that after 9pm, you can’t honk your horn “at any place where cold drinks and/or sandwiches are served.” Back then, drive-in restaurants with curbside service were such the rage that motorists would honk to get a carhop’s attention. One can imagine how annoying this would get. So, … Read More
Real or Fake?: The Craziest Driving Laws From Around the World – Thailand
True If you’re driving in Thailand, you better be wearing a shirt, lest you receive a fine of 500 Thai baht (approximately $15). “In Thailand, good manners dictate that drivers dress modestly,” explains Deputy Superintendent Jumroon Plaiduang of the Chalong Police. “In the case of baring your chest in your car, what was your intention? That is a question you … Read More
Holiday Crash Statistics
Arizona Fatal Crashes at Christmas Data Source : AZDOT 2017 Crash Facts