Most people in Pennsylvania may have heard of Roosevelt Boulevard, which is well-known for its fatalities. The boulevard is more a highway than an inner-city street, sometimes widening up to 12 lanes as it travels further north. In the spring of 2019, NBC Philadelphia...
Senate passes bill to give radar guns to local police officers
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in the summer of last year that local police officers in Pennsylvania may soon begin to use radar guns to catch speeders. At the time the article was written, it was illegal for municipal police officers to use this device. Instead,...
How to beat a speeding ticket
According to Business Insider, when it comes to the worst places in America to get a speeding ticket, Pennsylvania comes in at 29. It ties for this position with Missouri, Utah and South Dakota. Considering the strict speeding laws in other states, such as jailtime...
How can I discourage my teen from driving distracted?
Driving distractions are a serious issue for all motorists. Even if you commit to safe driving, others around might not be on the same page. This is especially true when it comes to younger drivers, such as teens. The Balance explains why teen drivers are more...
What should you do if you are pulled over?
That moment when you are driving and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror and know that you are being pulled over can always be a bit unnerving. Despite your best efforts to be a safe and mindful driver in Pennsylvania, there will undoubtedly be times when you...
Traffic tickets and your career
Being pulled over for a traffic violation can be extremely unnerving, regardless of your circumstances. Not only does such an event often bring on immediate stress, but some people may feel the effects of such a situation for months or even years to come. Aside from...
Vaping while driving
There are a number of risk factors which cause many car accidents, from ice on roadways to drunk driving. It is important to be aware of the fact that many different behaviors can result in distracted driving, some of which are especially popular among younger...
What is the Pennsylvania point system?
When you get a driver's license in Pennsylvania, you agree to abide by the laws of the road. If you break them, you face legal consequences. Besides fines and possible driver's license suspension, moving violations also may add points to your driver's license record,...
