During these seasonal storms, driving with both your headlights and your windshield wipers isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. It doesn’t matter what kind of vehicle you drive; you need to observe this law. Since 2005, the California Vehicle Code states that motorists are required to turn on ...
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. Many drivers over ...
Highway 17 closed in BOTH directions due to unstable hillside.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Police officials are asking drivers are asked to avoid Highway 17 between Scotts Valley and the Santa Clara County line this morning. The California Highway Patrol has closed the road due in both directions, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department Facebook ...
Hwy 17 Rockslide Removal at Vine Hill Rd Tomorrow (1/21)
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – The northbound No. 2 lane of northbound Hwy. 17 at Vinehill Road will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7 am until 4 pm for the emergency removal of mud and rock slide debris. Caltrans may implement a traffic switch for this roadwork allowing two-way traffic on the ...
Tips for Driving in Rainy Weather
For many, driving in the rain is a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has on the road, increasing stopping distances. And with this year's predicted strong El Niño season , the wet season will be worse and more dangerous than ...
