Whether drunk or distracted by their phones, wrong-way drivers remain an ongoing danger on Colorado’s highways throughout the state. Based data provided by the state, Colorado State Patrol investigators respond to wrong-way drivers crashes on an average of 112 times a year. That is an average of 2 wrong-way crashes on Colorado highways per week. […]
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The Colorado State Patrol has announced it will be ramping up efforts to stop dangerous driving on Interstate 70 in Summit, Eagle, and Garfield counties the weekend of October 23rd through 25th. Drivers can expect to see a high volume of State Troopers patrolling I-70 in the mountains this weekend. This stretch of the I-70 […]
The Avon Town Council approved the use of an automated ticketing system for speeding vehicles in busy areas of town. The cameras, which will issue tickets in the amount of $40 for speeding, are an additional step toward improving pedestrian safety. Avon is currently in the middle of a $6 million project to install lighted […]
Being a cautious driver is important, especially while driving on Colorado mountain roads. Here is a list of tips that will help you safely navigate Colorado’s mountain roads for every season. Slow drivers should stay in the right lane. Drivers should remain in the rightmost lane unless they are passing. Slower drivers should always […]
Mountain roads in Colorado are beautiful, but they demand extra caution. As more people head into the high country, drivers need to be prepared for narrow lanes, steep grades, and unpredictable conditions. According to a recent article from Out There Colorado, staying in the right lane, using pullouts when traffic stacks up behind you, and […]
