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In July 2014, the first recreational marijuana stores opened here and researchers have since found that nearly one in five daytime drivers may be under the influence of pot. Drivers impaired by a mixture of alcohol and drugs, usually pot — so-called poly-drug drivers — have become the most prevalent type of impaired drivers involved...

Road infrastructure often sets the stage for pedestrian accidents – which may involve poorly implemented signs, signals, or lack of visible crosswalks. The habits of motorists (distractions, speeding, impaired driving) are the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Washington and throughout the United States. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that from 2010-2016, The...

Distracted driving is all around us every day. Smartphones have become such an integral part of our daily lives and culture, it’s hard for many people to put them down – no matter where they are. A slew of apps now allows users to easily use their phones for just about any kind of function....

During morning and afternoon rush hours, drivers are often in a hurry. For some, blowing through a red light or stop sign may be tempting, but when it comes to school zones, this type of behavior can put our children in danger. In fact, the majority of pedestrian accidents involving children occur in or near...

Distracted driving is everywhere on Washington roadways. The majority of drivers - even those who are usually responsible - may become distracted at some point. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 481,000 drivers use handheld devices while driving during daylight hours. However, distracted driving goes beyond the use of handheld devices...