Riding off-road on an all-terrain vehicle can be fun if you keep safety in mind. So smart ATV riders wear a helmet and padding, take an instructional course on how to drive the vehicle, and remain mindful of other riders in the area. What these riders don’t expect is for the ATV to operate improperly. […]

We told you earlier that state lawmakers are considering legislation that would outlaw texting while driving and/or cell phone use while driving. This week, state senators heard testimony about the pros and cons of such laws. Shirley Breeden, a Democratic senator from Las Vegas, is the sponsor of SB-140, which would outlaw the use of […]

Currently in the United States, no state has enacted a comprehensive ban on cell phone use while driving. Thirty states have outlawed texting while driving, and California only allows hands-free cell phone use. But at this time, Nevada does not have any restrictions on cell phone use while driving. That may change sometime this year. […]

Currently in the United States, no state has enacted a comprehensive ban on cell phone use while driving. Thirty states have outlawed texting while driving, and California only allows hands-free cell phone use. But at this time, Nevada does not have any restrictions on cell phone use while driving. That may change sometime this year. […]

Sometimes, you read about incidents which make you shake your head and ask, “Why?” These types of stories are especially troublesome when someone gets hurt as a result. Unfortunately, one such incident occurred in Pahrump last week. Authorities are investigating why three men threw a large rock through the windshield of a car at a […]

When you’re driving on the interstate, you need to be aware of all of the activity going on around you. You must watch out for other drivers changing lanes. You need to be aware of merging traffic. You have to be alert for sudden slowdowns caused by construction or accidents. And you have to know […]