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Everyone has a pet peeve about driving

Every driver has some pet peeve about other drivers when they're on the road. Something they see so many drivers do and wish they wouldn't. The Road Warrior contacted people who drive as part of their jobs and this is what they listed: CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow "To me, it's [...]

By | December 14th, 2010|28 Comments

Santa Rosa bike/pedestrian program wins award

Santa Rosa's bicycle/pedestrian safety program was honored this month by the state for excellence. Santa Rosa Police Sgt. Doug Schlief, coordinator for the program, said the Police Department conducts a variety of education and outreach efforts on bicycle and pedestrian safety, such as bike rodeos, pedestrian safety talks for senior [...]

By | September 28th, 2010|1 Comment

Mailbag: Right on red, RP 101 merging

Q: When there are two right-turn-only lanes, is it legal to turn right on a red light if you are in the left (or outer) lane (as at Baker and Santa Rosa Ave, where two lanes turn right—south bound—near Costco)? A: Santa Rosa Police Sgt. Doug Schlief says yes -- [...]

By | June 18th, 2010|2 Comments

Mailbag: Can you change lanes in an intersection?

Q: If you're on a street with two lanes going the same direction, is it legal to change lanes while going through an intersection? A. Santa Rosa Police Sgt. Doug Schlief, head of traffic enforcement, says yes, as long as it's safe. He said it's one of those things that [...]

By | June 9th, 2010|0 Comments

What NOT to say when you get pulled over

Whether you get a ticket when you get pulled over may all come down to your attitude. "Recently, I stopped a guy who was in the middle of an intersection" after failing to stop soon enough for a stop sign, CHP Officer Jon Sloat said. "I was talking to him [...]

By | May 20th, 2010|35 Comments