Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Personal Injury, Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Laws
Drunk drivers cause numerous auto accidents each year in Las Vegas and across the valley. These wrecks often result in injury or even death to innocent people. As a result, Metro Police does all that it can to catch and prosecute people who are caught driving under the influence. But a new ruling by the …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Laws
The rest of America only celebrates three major events over the last several weeks of the year – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. But people in Las Vegas get to celebrate a fourth one during this time: the National Finals Rodeo. This year’s event begins tonight and runs through Sunday, December 11 at the …
Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Traffic Laws
The entire state of Nevada is into its first full week of a ban on handheld cell phone use while driving. The legislation was enacted in an effort to prevent auto accidents that arise from electronic device-caused distracted driving. Early reports indicate that many drivers in the state are obeying the new law. But like …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Traffic Laws
Nevada, like most other states, commits a considerable amount of resources to preventing drunk driving. One of the methods used by law enforcement agencies in the state is the implementation of sobriety checkpoints in certain areas where drunk drivers are suspected. Many times, the locations of these DUI checkpoints are released to the public ahead …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Traffic Laws
June will apparently be the last month in history where Nevada drivers can talk on their handheld cell phones for any reason while driving. Yesterday, the state Assembly voted 24-17 in favor of a Senate Bill 140, which would outlaw the use of handheld cell phones while behind the wheel of a vehicle. This includes …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Traffic Laws
Metro Police and other law enforcement agencies are always on the lookout for trends which may affect public safety. Recently, there have been a few auto-pedestrian accidents in the valley over a relatively short period of time. So Metro Police are urging caution and vigilance among motorists and pedestrians alike. The latest auto-pedestrian accident happened …
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