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As one of the first states in the U.S. to legalize marijuana use, Colorado has become a focal point of scrutiny. All across the country, authorities want to know if legalization has caused societal effects, such as increased auto accidents. Now, as analysts begin to release the data gathered on marijuana use and auto accidents,… read more
Have you heard of Knight Rider? We are coming to a time when not many people may recognize this classic 80’s television show, and yet the technology of today is catching up to the science fiction of that show. Now researchers may be using the technology of fiction to make cars smarter and stop distracted… read more
Do you know what the legal limit for driving under the influence is in Colorado? Do you know what it feels like when you are at that legal limit? Most people wouldn’t be able to answer that second question, but officials at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) want to help drivers find out. A… read more
If you’ve driven in Colorado long enough, then you have probably seen a road work convoy or two. These mobile work projects are what help keep Colorado roads and highways clean and maintained. However, when these workers are doing their jobs, they can be vulnerable to the traffic around them. That’s why crash trucks follow… read more
There’s a new law on the books here in Colorado that mandates stiffer penalties for people who text and drive. However, there is a section of this law that some people say will undermine public safety. How could a law that makes the price for texting and driving bigger actually put Coloradoans into more danger?… read more
Right now, the amount of auto recalls is at an all-time high. The biggest recall in US history, affecting 42 million vehicles, is going on with Takata airbags right now. Another Toyota defect causes gas to leak out of the tank and onto the wheels, causing steering control problems. Defective auto parts including tires, seatbelts,… read more
A fatal car accident in Colorado claimed the lives of two people and seriously injured two others. A 78-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both traveling in the same car, sustained fatal injuries. Two occupants in another vehicle, a 72-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man, required hospital treatment after the accident. The accident occurred when… read more
Colorado became the first state in U.S. history to legalize cannabis, and since its inception into state law, some critics have argued that stoned driving will lead to more car accidents. One unfortunate 23-year-old Colorado man may end up becoming a stoned driving statistic after he slammed into the back of a police cruiser and… read more
Last week, several weather-related crashes near Denver shut down traffic. One of the accidents involved a Colorado State Patrol trooper, who was injured when a semi-truck hit his vehicle. Another case of bad weather and skidding semi-trucks happened on November 14, when a semi skidded off the left side of the road before slamming into… read more
Winter can be a dangerous time of year for drivers across the country, but the snowy and sleet covered roads in Colorado can be fatal. Consumer Reports, a well-known non-profit and consumer watchdog, have reported that many Colorado consumers may be buying imported knock-off tires that perform very poorly on snow and on ice. An… read more
