Colorado State

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You can refuse to comply with police officers as much as your voice will allow you to, but you could land in hot water. 
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Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration?

California State

The US Sun

A NEW law will prohibit officers from using expired tags to make traffic stops – unless the tags are older than a certain age. However, drivers can still be cited for it as long as the tags aren’t the reason they were pulled over. Assembly Bill 256 in California was signed into law in October […]

Cops can’t legally stop you from July 1 if license plate registration is expired – you still have limited time to fix it

Virginia State

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Southern Charm

Driving is not just about following traffic signs and obeying speed limits; it involves a myriad of unspoken rules and signals that help maintain harmony on the roads. One such practice is flashing headlights, a common yet somewhat controversial method of communication between drivers. In Virginia, like many other states, this action raises questions about legality and appropriateness. Let’s delve into the details to understand whether it's illegal to flash your headlights in Virginia and the broader implications of this driving etiquette.

Flashing Headlights in Virginia: What Drivers Need to Know


There are many uncommon reasons the police could pull you over. 
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3 Uncommon Reasons You Could Be Pulled Over by the Police

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Albuquerque, NM

Fox News

A man who entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico is accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a 22-year-old in New Mexico, according to ICE.

Illegal immigrant caused DUI collision that killed 22-year-old in tragic hit-and-run: ICE


There are many reasons drivers could be arrested during a traffic stop. 
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3 Reasons People Go to Jail During Police Traffic Stops

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County


Police officers want smooth, easy traffic stops. Just like you. 
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Want a Smooth Traffic Stop? Police Officers Share What To Do

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Speeding tickets are a common annoyance for many drivers, but did you know that most people get them in the morning? This intriguing pattern has several underlying reasons. In this article, we will explore the various factors contributing to this phenomenon — from human behavior to traffic patterns — and offer some practical advice on how to avoid getting caught speeding during your morning commute.

Why most people get speeding tickets in the morning

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

UTAH was the first state to implement hefty felony charges for road rage after startling statistics – a prosecution was made 10 days later. On July 1, Utah passed House Bill 30 to discourage foul play that often led to serious or fatal crashes. The state came in first for the most aggressive drivers in […]

New crackdown road rage law comes into force as first driver caught following ‘scary’ miles-long chase

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

New York City, NY

The Mirror US

Alleged drunk driver Daniel Hyden who crashed into a Manhattan park was a substance abuse counselor who wrote a book to guide to living with addiction - but now is facing numerous charges

'Drunk driver' in July 4 NYC horror crash that killed three 'was a substance abuse counselor'

Independence, IA

AUTHORITIES have warned drivers to adhere to posted speed limits, or be spotted and ticketed by new cameras – but turns out written tickets are even costlier. Drivers can automatically be ticketed $1,000 in certain zones if caught by a camera. Speed cameras have been installed across Independence, Iowa – about 45 minutes north of […]

Drivers face fines $120 over usual tickets for even 6mph above speed limit – cops warn licenses and insurance at risk

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Lexington, KY

USA TODAY

Alex Otte was 13 when a devastating collision altered her life. She's worked since then to raise awareness of intoxicated boating.

A drunken boater forever changed this woman's life. Now she's on a mission.

Vail Daily

NewsBreak

Motorcyclists will soon be allowed to ‘filter’ through gridlock traffic. Here’s what Colorado drivers need to know about the new state law.

A new law that will take effect next month in Colorado aims to increase safety for motorcyclists by allowing them to “filter” through stopped traffic. The...

Motorcyclists will soon be allowed to ‘filter’ through gridlock traffic. Here’s what Colorado drivers need to know about the new state law.

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