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Tag Archives: Traffic Laws

Super Bowl Weekend Brings Additional DUI Patrols

It’s that time again. The annual NFL Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday, and hundreds of thousands of valley residents will be tuning in to the big game. Many of these fans will spend the afternoon at a bar, casino, or private party – and there is a high probability that alcohol will be part …

In 2012, It’s Harder for Metro Police to Test Drunk Drivers

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 …

Las Vegas Woman Charged With DUI After Hitting Man on U.S. 95

Because this weekend is New Year’s Eve, police in and around Las Vegas will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers. But we shouldn’t assume that there won’t be any impaired drivers on the roadways in the days leading up to the holiday weekend. Sadly, it appears that a drunk driver is responsible …

National Finals Rodeo to Slow Traffic

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 …

Despite New Laws, Distracted Driving Still a Problem

Lawmakers in Nevada have finally begun addressing the problem of distracted driving in our state. Earlier this year, the governor signed a new law prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving on Nevada roads. But based on what police are saying, a large number of drivers aren’t getting the message. The handheld cell …

UPDATE – Handheld Cell Phone Ban Leads to Problem

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 …