Ranking the Riskiest Cities for Drivers: Colorado Cities Top the List for DUI Arrests
U.S. News & World Report commissioned a study of the 50 largest U.S. cities' fatal auto accidents, DUI arrests, and auto thefts from the late 2010s and early 2020s to determine which cities are the riskiest for drivers. The data came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Road Information System, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The results showed that Colorado cities rank...
Relief at the Pump: Gas Prices Drop in Colorado, Offering Drivers a Break
Good news for drivers in Colorado, the gas prices are going down! According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular fuel in the state has decreased by 9 cents from last week to $3.90. This is undoubtedly a relief for drivers who have been paying high prices at the pump for months. The drop in gas prices in Colorado is part of a nationwide trend, with the...
Gas Prices are about to go up; the Suncor Plant is closing
Everyone who has been in Commerce City at night has seen the burn off flames at the top of the Suncor refinery. Those lights have been extinguished. Last Saturday, Suncor experienced a large fire that sent two employees to the hospital. Then we had the big snow storm, which caused more damage. Due to these two incidents, the Suncor plant has been put into safe-mode, which means they will not...
If you weave in and out of Toll Lanes, expect to get a Ticket in the Mail.
Starting in March, 2023, a new camera system will start recording the traffic running through the Mountain parts of I-70. This footage will be used to issue tickets to people who violate the Toll rules. These are not speed cameras, but they will pop you if you're traveling without paying, and this includes passing slower vehicles quickly, or if you're diving in the lanes when closed. Basically, if you cross...
Two Lambos Crashed in Downtown Denver
Denver Police responded to a fiery crash at Speer and Colfax last night. It happened right outside the Denver Department, where the old Denver Diner used to be. It involved two Lamborghinis, one of which caught fire and burned beyond recognition. Luckily, no one was injured. Denver Police are urging people to take caution this weekend, even if you're not driving Italian Sportscars around. Denver Fire Department Denver Fire Department
Rockys Autos has Closed. Shagman needs a Job
For over 40 years, Rockys Auto has been selling inexpensive cars to Denverites, but that chapter has drawn to a close. On Wednesday, their website, RockysAutosInc.com, was updated to say only "Rocky's Autos is no longer in business as of September 6, 2022. Thank you." Rockys Auto was best known for their red hats, seen on homeless people all over the city, and their barrage of TV Ads, featuring Audra,...
More Safety Needed On Scooters
Once again the scooters littering the streets of Denver are at the crux of an accident. This time though, the scooter rider lost their life. The Denver Police Department is investigating a death that occurred during the early morning hours on Tuesday. The person was riding a scooter when they reportedly struck a parked vehicle before 2:46 a.m. They were severely injured by the accident and later succumbed to their...
Denver Passes New Bill To Report Catalytic Converter Sales
Denver has taken steps to deter the thefts of catalytic converters. Denver City Council unanimously passed a bill intended to work in conjunction with state legislation targeting catalytic converter theft.So how does it work?Well, anytime someone sells a catalytic converter to a scrap yard or an auto parts store in Denver, the owner of the establishment is required to provide the city with the seller’s identification. This includes a car...