A woman recently died after a car crashed into her on the early morning of October 18th, reported The Press-Enterprise in an online article. The crash was reported just after 1 a.m. on Mountain View Avenue and Base Line. The driver that hit the woman drove off but police soon caught up with him and were able to arrest him. Police records indicate he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run. The woman was taken to the hospital due to her serious injuries, but despite medical professionals care, she later died....Continue Reading...
This year’s L.A County Fair was full of rides, exhibits, and parking tickets. Many had to come home from their long day of great family fun and figure out how they were going to pay for a ticket they never anticipated on receiving. Planning an outing for family or friends typically includes a “to do” list that plan for all the necessary ingredients for fun. Rarely does it include a contingency plan for the potential consequences that may transpire. 477 motorists are learning this lesson the hard way after this year’s...Continue Reading...
So, you’re old enough to get your driver’s license in California now. Well, that’s great. There is nothing like having the privilege and freedom to drive a car. However, a car isn’t a toy and in the wrong hands, it can turn into a death machine.That’s exactly why we have rules. One of those rules is to clear a driving test before you actually get hands on your license. If you’re clueless about how the whole process works, we have a few tips to help you out.Get educated - Drivers education is very much required...Continue Reading...
According to an August 2017 KTLA report, five people were injured following a police chase in Covina. This according to the Los Angeles County fire officials. Sheriff deputies were in pursuit of a driver allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs near Barranca Avenue and Cienega Avenue.The crash happened about 8 p.m. on a Friday night. The alleged DUI driver was traveling westbound on Cienega Avenue when they allegedly collided with a second vehicle. The second vehicle was traveling southbound on Barranca Avenue.Two vehicles...Continue Reading...
Any state that you are a resident of will require you to have a license which permits you to drive. Failure to obtain this license will land you in a lot of trouble with law enforcement and other governmental agencies should you be found driving without one. Thus, to avoid the hassle of justifying yourself in the discomfort of a police station, it’s important for those in California to obtain their licenses before driving. However, if you, like many others, are confused when it comes to the legal application procedure for acquiring a driver’s...Continue Reading...
The pan-nation acceptable blood alcohol level is 0.08%. Every state has different laws regarding DUI. In California, even if you get a DUI out of state, you are bound to lose some of the driving privileges you’d otherwise have. The reason is that California is part of the Interstate Drivers License Compact. What does that mean? It means that no matter the state, if you get that DUI citation, it’ll be ultimately processed by the California DMV, which means that you’ll be subject to the same penalties as you would be if you got...Continue Reading...
For most drivers, when they hear the acronym “DMV”, they instantly think about long lines in hot and overcrowded waiting rooms. Transactions that seem as easy as a 5 minute tasks could take drivers up to half a day to complete. While most DMVs offer advanced appointments and some form of mail or online services, many core transactions still have to be completed in person, forcing visits to local DMV offices by the masses.With the availability of user-friendly technology couldn’t there be a better way? Enter the DMV Now Self-Service...Continue Reading...
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the government agency granted the power to issue a driving privilege to qualified drivers and to oversee the capacity of existing drivers. What few people understand, however, is the nearly unbridled power the DMV possesses to deny a person the privilege to drive.California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 12806 is a broad section of law that permits the DMV to refuse to issue a new driver license, or refuse to renew an existing driver license, if the person is addicted to or habitually...Continue Reading...
