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23 Dec 2010, 3:31 pm
A warrant was issued for a police officer that was believed to be DUI when he was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident last September. The accident occurred on September 26 when the officer and a female passenger were riding on a motorcycle in the Lincoln Place neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
According to police, the motorcycle may have been speeding at somewhere between 40 and 50 miles per hour along the road with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. At one point, the motorcycle crossed the centerline… [read post]
15 Nov 2010, 1:33 pm
Suppose you've had your license revoked in a state other than Pennsylvania - say Florida. Now, suppose you return to Pennsylvania and attempt to obtain a new driver's license, following the proper steps as designated by state law.
Would you be able to obtain a drivers license in PA?
This exact scenario was the subject of a recent hearing by a panel of judges for Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court. According to state law, an individual who has had his or her license revoked in another state will be… [read post]
9 Jan 2013, 12:25 pm
Two men were arrested Tuesday after police say their vehicle was spotted travelling at extreme speeds. Police that pulled the vehicle over say the car was travelling more than 110 miles per hour. In addition to speeding, the driver was charged with felony possession of marijuana and theft of a gun. The passenger was also charged with felony possession of marijuana and theft. Both were taken to jail while they await trial.
This case shows how important it might be for someone accused of a crime to… [read post]
6 Jun 2012, 12:19 pm
An apparent tip to a dispatcher led to the arrest of a man this week. The Denver Police arrested him after a call that suggested he was the owner of a Jeep that was involved in a hit-and-run accident this week. Police say they believe that the Jeep he owned was involved in the accident.
Police also seized another vehicle on Sunday that turned out to not be the vehicle involved in the death of a Denver college student. Because the hit-and-run accident resulted in a death, it increases the severity of… [read post]
9 Aug 2010, 8:01 am
In the last post, we discussed several different types of Pennsylvania traffic violations and several different scenarios in which you might be ticketed. However, what happens following the ticket is just about as important as the ticket itself.
This is when you have the opportunity to stand up for yourself and, if improperly cited, fight to have the traffic violation cleared from your record.
Most traffic tickets given out in Pennsylvania result in fines and points added to your driving record,… [read post]
19 Nov 2012, 1:47 pm
A man was arrested earlier this month after police say he shot at them during two different traffic stops. The man was arrested after police say he led them on a chase. The charges that the man might face are not yet known, but they could be very serious.
When a person is arrested, they might not know what to do. Police will often question suspects and try to get them to give details that might end in a conviction of a crime. If a person is arrested, they have the right to speak with an attorney. An… [read post]
5 Oct 2011, 10:52 am
For Pennsylvania drivers, getting any type of ticket for a traffic violation can be frustrating. These types of violations can include drunk driving, speeding, and even evading a police officer. But can officers offer drivers "downgraded" tickets during traffic stops?
Some drivers may hear stories from their friends that they were offered a lesser ticket by a police officer. One driver commented that he had seen a local police officer bargain with a driver about a lesser ticket for a traffic… [read post]
2 Nov 2012, 10:58 am
Two people were driving through downtown Colorado Springs when they were pulled over. Police said they committed a minor traffic violation and ran the plates on the vehicle. The plates allegedly came back to them as stolen. The police pulled the two people over and found that the car was also stolen and the plates didn't match the car.
According to reports, police then believed that the two people in the car had stolen vehicles and other property, along with identities, and intended to commit more… [read post]
12 Apr 2013, 12:50 pm
A man was accused of a high speed chase with police in southern Colorado earlier today. A news report indicated the man led police on a chase through fields and at very high speeds before the chase ended, resulting in his arrest. Reports that the man was armed were not substantiated.
Police say he is now under arrest, but his identity has now yet been released. This traffic violation could result in significant charges for the person. Two passengers were let out of the vehicle during the chase.
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26 Dec 2012, 7:00 am
A man was arrested for second degree burglary and theft. Police say they received a call from someone who said they found a man breaking into the side door of their garage. The person provides police with a vehicle and suspect description. Later that evening police say they received multiple reports of burglaries and spotted a vehicle matching the description.
The man driving the car was pulled over and arrested. Police say he had items stolen from the homes in his vehicle. This case could do a lot… [read post]
22 Feb 2013, 8:53 am
Most drivers have had to pull over the side of the road in order to let an emergency responder or police car zoom past. Lights and sirens inform motorists of the need to pull over or stop, that a speeding vehicle is nearing them on its way to an emergency. That procedure is meant to prevent traffic accidents.
This matter is of interest currently because of a recent Alabama crash involving an Alabama State Trooper and another driver. A vehicle driven by a mother and with her children as passengers… [read post]
16 Sep 2010, 10:52 am
Every day in Pennsylvania scores of drivers are caught in speed traps. According to state law, officers can only pull you over if you are traveling six miles or more above the speed limit. Still, it's not hard to find disgruntled drivers who are willing to dispute the grounds on which a traffic ticket was given.
Wouldn't it be easier if you could just avoid these speed traps in the first place?
That's not to say that drivers should drive safely past police speed traps and 20 mph over the speed limit… [read post]
22 Jul 2011, 11:21 am
There are a number of different reasons why a Pennsylvania police officer might pull a driver over. If a driver is speeding, driving recklessly, or weaving in and out of the lane, the police officer can stop the driver and issue a ticket for a traffic violation.
But drivers beware: refusing to pull over for a police officer can result in even more penalties and fines. And police officers may just continue to pursue the driver. In fact, a recent report was released by the Pennsylvania State Police… [read post]
8 Jun 2011, 12:47 pm
Pennsylvania drivers can get traffic tickets for several different types of traffic violations. Some of the more commonly known traffic violations include drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, and evading a police officer. The consequences for traffic violations can be serious, especially if a driver already has several prior traffic violations.
But Pennsylvania drivers may be getting tickets for another type of traffic violation: aggressive driving. Local law enforcement are working together… [read post]
28 Dec 2010, 1:00 pm
One of the ways in which the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) attempts to make roads safer is to award grants to individual law enforcement agencies with the intent of providing a greater police presence on specific roadways. For the third straight year, Somerset Borough has received such a grant, but the number of citations handed out for traffic violations has angered a number of residents.
According to police, the law enforcement effort is following the instructions of the… [read post]
18 Jan 2013, 7:14 am
The vote last November to legalized small amounts of marijuana in Colorado, along with permitted medicinal uses, has posed many new questions that need to be answered surrounding the legalization. One of the biggest questions right now is how much THC should be allowed in a person's bloodstream while driving.
THC is the main ingredient in Marijuana that causes a "high." This agent can persist in the bloodstream much longer than alcohol, although its effects might have worn off much sooner. According… [read post]
6 Oct 2010, 8:31 am
More and more traffic tickets are being handed out every month for violations of state texting and handheld laws.
All said, around 30 states have passed laws banning texting behind the wheel. Many also have some sort of handheld restriction on the books, but these have varied greatly in both scope and penalty.
Recently, the Highway Loss Data Institute took a look at four states that currently have texting bans in place. They compared car accident data from these states, with the numbers of similar… [read post]
5 Apr 2012, 4:23 pm
Allegations of careless or reckless driving are serious matters under Colorado law. The potential for an escalation of charges increases if an accident results and someone dies or is injured. Anyone facing charges of reckless or careless driving should seek the benefit of experienced legal counsel to ensure the greatest likelihood of a positive outcome.
The family of a 33-year-old Loveland man is likely hoping for such an outcome. He has been arrested and is under investigation for alleged careless… [read post]
31 Aug 2011, 8:09 am
Pennsylvania residents may find themselves with more tickets for traffic violations in the future. PennDOT is seeking to have traffic enforcement cameras installed across the state, broadening the scope beyond the city of Philadelphia. In addition, PennDOT believes that these cameras should also be installed in construction zones.
Traffic enforcement cameras take pictures of cars that run red lights. Using the license plate information, drivers who are caught by these cameras are sent a traffic… [read post]
16 Nov 2011, 1:45 pm
There are a lot of ways that a driver can be ticketed while on the road. Much debate in Pennsylvania has centered on legislation addressing distracted drivers, specifically drivers who use their phones while behind the wheel.
But residents throughout the state should be aware of another campaign that has begun that could lead to more traffic violations for drivers. As the holiday season approaches, Pennsylvania State Police are focusing their efforts on keeping the roads safe for drivers.
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