Most motorists in Colorado instantly appreciate that getting pulled over by a cop and being subsequently ticketed for one or more traffic offenses does not make for a good day.In fact, getting a citation for a behind-the-wheel infraction can have adverse implications...
Traffic Violations
What are some holiday facts about drunk driving?
Deaths in motor vehicle accidents that occur during Christmas are caused by drunk drivers approximately 41 percent of the time. The New Year's Holiday is no better, with 58 percent of deaths caused by drunk driving. At other times of the year, drunk driving causes...
Do you understand the many types of traffic violations?
It's important for every driver to understand the responsibility associated with operating a motor vehicle. If for any reason you get lazy, there's a good chance that you could be pulled over and charged with some type of traffic violation.It's important to understand...
What are traffic infractions and offenses?
If you've been accused of traffic-related crimes or infractions, it's important that you know that you have the right to defend yourself. You can decide that you don't accept the ticket you've been given or don't agree with the traffic offense charges you face. Your...
Why so many people oppose DUI sobriety checkpoints
"[A] person with common sense has to scratch their head and say, 'What's this all about?'" Today's post spotlights a particular law enforcement practice that provides most policy agencies with considerable revenue while at the same time opening them up to criticism...
Two Denver police officers arrested for alleged drunken driving
Longtime readers will undoubtedly recall some of our previous blog posts about Denver police officers who were arrested for allegedly driving drunk. Two more DPD officers have been arrested in recent days, including one about an hour south of us in Castle Rock.He was...
Colorado to add another distracted driving law?
Colorado law prohibits texting while driving, but one lawmaker says the statute doesn't go far enough.A Denver TV station reports that the Aurora representative wants to prohibit people from using apps on their phones while they're behind the wheel or making calls...
Denver area man stopped for speeding, facing drug charges
When someone is pulled over for speeding, they might think they will just apologize, accept responsiblity and the police officer might be kind enough to let the person off with a warning. Sometimes, people are pulled over, and to their surprise they are arrested. This...
Can 911 call from another driver alone result in traffic stop?
A traffic stop in another state has worked its way up to the Supreme Court of the United States. This case involved two men who were arrested during a traffic stop. Another driver on the road called 911 to report that the two were in a truck that was reportedly...
Denver police arrest man after hit-and-run accident
When someone is arrested, they might not even understand what they did wrong. While police or prosecutors might tell them what charges they are facing, they might not give much more detail as the government develops a case against the person.This can happen in a...