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There is a Reason That They Are There

If you have two brand new 2010 Chevrolet Corvettes, both red in color, sitting side by side, how do you tell which one is which?  Many folks would say, ‘by their license plates’.  What if you switched the license plates… Continue Reading

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Traffic Safety Tips: Weight Fees Can’t Wait!

If you bought a pickup truck, then you need to pay for a pickup truck.  Part of owning a pickup truck is registering it as a pickup truck.  First let’s clarify what a pickup truck is.  A “pickup truck” is a motor truck with… Continue Reading

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Traffic Safety Tips: Foreign Registration

There are many reasons as to why some people do not register their vehicles here in California, but rather register them in another state.  The three most common reasons for not completing the registration process are: 1. People are unaware of… Continue Reading

Let It All Hang Out!

Monty, I took a course from you and enjoyed the material you offered and the day.  However, that’s not why I’m writing to you.  I need to find out the regs with regards to how much “stuff” can hang out… Continue Reading

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Look! Up in the Sky, It’s a Bear!

I was wondering how aircraft patrols work in conjunction with ground officers. Do drivers only have to worry about them on clear days? What kinds of areas are patrolled by aircraft? How does the pilot determine someone’s speed? If you want… Continue Reading

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Who Set Up This Mess?

Observation:  Friday afternoon- vehicles stopped in the left turn lane going EAST on Cypress and turning onto Hilltop.  There were four or five cars in the left designated turn lane.  All vehicles proceeded smoothly through the intersection bumper to bumper.  The light turned yellow just… Continue Reading

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DUI Impairment Imperative

I can not tell you the number of times that someone has come up to me while I was speaking to groups regarding driving under the influence issues and asked the same question.  How many drinks can I have and still… Continue Reading

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Common Courtesy Isn’t So Common Anymore!

First of all, thank you for a wonderfully useful and entertaining column.  I can’t imagine why no one ever thought of this before. Okay, here’s what’s bugging me.  Every time I’m out driving in darkness or rainy weather, I meet… Continue Reading

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Traffic Cop: Let’s Get to the Cutting Edge!

I enjoyed your article about toy and real guns. I wanted to ask if you might be able do one about knife’s.  I have seen a lot of cool knife’s online and in stores but I don’t know what is ok… Continue Reading

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Traffic Cop: The Sign Says …

I don’t know if you answer questions like this so just ignore this if you don’t. Are “Speed Checked by Radar” signs required in rural areas of Shasta County surface roads in order to be ticketed by the CHP for… Continue Reading