Case Brief;I-Team: Woman Nearly Killed In Crash With Off-Duty Boston Police Officer in 2012.Boston police had raised serious question as to how they handled a car crash that involved one of thier officers in which nearly killed a young women on Thursday May 24th of 2012(Shortsleeve 2012).The aattorney for the victim in the crash states that the officer had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol and was going three time the speed limit when he caused the crash.The girl suffered from a fracture
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“1 in 5 crashes involves driver distraction, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.” This problem has recently been knocking at our doorsteps to be addressed and in July of 2017 policy makers and governor Greg Abbott did so. Texting and driving has become an epidemic and is extraordinarily dangerous, one cop says that in some cases he has found it difficult to discern between an intoxicated and a distracted driver while on his patrols. This poses a risk for our children, members of
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Autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving vehicle, driver-less vehicle, etc. in addition, these vehicles are capable of sensing the environment and navigating without human input. For me, I would continue with “sacrifice one, save many” self driving logic because its large numbers compared to one, however some may say it will be a different case if I was the “one”, I would still choose sacrifice one, but before I do that there are some rules to be implemented like all self-driving cars should
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PASSING SIGHT DISTANCE INTRODUCTION: Sight distance is the length of the roadway visible to the driver. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy defines Passing sight distance as the length of visible highway needed to safely complete normal passing maneuvers when a passing vehicle overtakes a slow-moving vehicle by moving into a lane that is normally used by opposing traffic. It is basically, the distance required for a vehicle to safely overtake
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Abstract Complete Streets 1. What is 2. How to make it successful 1) policy --Sets a vision, Specifies all users, All projects, Exceptions, Creates a network, All agencies and all roads, Design criteria, Context-sensitive, Performance measures, Implementation, 3. How planners work effectively in this process What is the Complete Streets? Complete Streets are designed and operate for everyone, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and other transit riders. The principle of Complete Streets
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Getting schooled at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School. Ah, winter — the least favorite season for many of us as cold temperatures, snow, and ice often prevail, especially throughout snow country. I grew up in New Jersey and now live in the “sunny South,” but we have our share of wintry storms, usually delivering more ice, than snow. That makes for treacherous driving conditions, something I’ve learned to avoid by waiting for roads to clear before heading out. I’ve written extensively about
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While on patrol I observed the listed vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on US HWY 231 in the south bound lane. As I was attempting to catch up to the vehicle, Sgt. Rodgers also observed the vehicle and intiated a traffic stop. As I made my approach on the passenger side of the vehicle, I made contact with the driver and only occupant, Nathan Black. As Sgt. Rodgers asked for his license, I saw that Black attempted to hand him a key card to a hotel room. As I walked around the the drivers door
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On 03-13-2016 at 1942 hours I was dispatched to 616 highway 53 (Cash Saver) in reference to an assault. Upon my arrival I made contact with Vanessa Jackson, who informed me of the following: - She was sitting in the office and she observed a male subject walking down isle seven toward her. - She observed the subject place something inside of his jacket. - The male Subject then walked pass the register and was walking toward the door when she stopped him and asked him what was in his jacket. - The
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However, the majority of drivers do not understand the legal system and often do have these types of offenses on their records. If they cannot afford insurance for their vehicle, they most likely cannot afford the surcharges that come with it if they end up with a conviction for no insurance on their record. Is this program hindering lower income individuals from their privilege of driving and taking unnecessary monies from their pocket books? Or is it justified in individuals paying for their mistakes
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On the above date and time I was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Ridge Road, East of U.S. Highway. While traveling East on Ridge Road, I observed a White, Dodge pickup traveling in the same direction, directly in front of my patrol vehicle. I was unable to read the vehicle's tag due to the tag light light not functioning. I got within several feet of the vehicle and I was then able to read the tag. I notified dispatch of the vehicle's Florida tag (7947VD) and conducted a traffic stop
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