Category Archives: Traffic safety

Maryland commuters: New law will make it easier for police to stop drivers using cell phones

Maryland commuters: If you’re still haven’t put down the cell phone while you’re driving, you’ll need to know that it will soon be easier for police to stop and ticket you for the violation. The law is changing this fall. … Continue reading

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Are roving DUI patrols planned in York County for Super Bowl weekend?

It’s Super Bowl weekend, and that means party time for some people. But if you’re planning to imbibe, you need to make plans to get home safely. Police in Lancaster County will be conducting roving DUI patrols this weekend, according … Continue reading

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Do you have junk in the trunk?

Here’s a story I’m working on this week. It’s about “junk” in the trunk of your vehicle. State Farm and KRC Research did a survey recently and found that only 9 percent of drivers carried all of the emergency roadside … Continue reading

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Snowmageddon: Part 2, or maybe 3.

Wednesday’s snow was just a preview of things to come, apparently. The National Weather Service, Accuweather.com, the Weather Channel and all of the local meteorologists are in snow emergency mode, predicting two to four inches of snow Saturday. The snow … Continue reading

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Proposed Johnson Controls relocation could cause more traffic snarls at Exit 4 in Shrewsbury

Johnson Controls is eyeing a property in Hopewell Township for the relocation of its test labs for commercial air-conditioners. But what’s good news for job seekers might mean bad news for commuters. The Shrewsbury interchange off Exit 4 of Interstate … Continue reading

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State police to organize National Child Passenger Safety Week

The Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting numerous child safety seat checks throughout the state between Sept. 16 and 20 during National Child Passenger Safety Week. Anyone interested in having their child seat checked can make an appointment at their … Continue reading

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Tired of near collisions on North Queen Street in York

I’ve lived in York for two years and it doesn’t matter how many times I’ve traveled down North Queen Street to cut across Arch to George Street — I’ve had to swerve or slam on my brakes to avoid nailing … Continue reading

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Chief Deputy Prosecutor Timothy Barker talked about distracted driving on national panel recently; thinks more education needs to be done for repeat offenders

Distracted driving has been a hot issue, and Timothy Barker, chief deputy prosecutor with the York County District Attorney’s Office,  served on a national expert panel a few months ago to talk about the problem. Officials talked about all sorts … Continue reading

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Seven children die of heat stroke in cars in five days; new technology exists to warn parents of child left in car

Did you know that seven children in four states died in hot cars within a 5-day period? That’s what KidsAndCars.org highlighted in its latest news release in its effort to prevent injuries and deaths of children in and around motor … Continue reading

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