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Traffic Q&A: School zone boundaries
Published February 21st, 2012 - 2:52AM
Question: Where an “Entering School Zone” sign is posted, there’s no “Leaving School Zone” sign posted. How far does one travel through the school zone area to be safely out of the reduced-speed zone? – Bev Boyle, Tacoma
Traffic Q&A: Why do cops ask if I know how fast I was driving?
Published February 13th, 2012 - 1:45AM
Question: When you get stopped for speeding or something on the highway, it seems like police always start by asking “Do you know how fast you were going?” or “Do you know why I stopped you?”

Why do they do this? And what’s the best way to answer? – Jeremy, Tacoma

Check tires for traction approval
Published February 6th, 2012 - 1:41PM
Question: What exactly is meant when signs say “Approved traction devices required”? Chains, obviously, but what else? – Peter, Tacoma
Traffic Q&A: Driving with pet on lap? Yes, it’s legal
Published January 30th, 2012 - 6:24AM
Question: Is there a law against driving with a pet in your lap? If cellphones are supposed to be so distracting, what about a dog slobbering all over you and bouncing up and down?
Traffic Q&A: Tacoma commuter rail bridge will improve, officials say
Published January 23rd, 2012 - 2:13AM
Question: I’m writing about the new commuter railroad bridge across Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. I can’t believe they spent so much money on something so ugly.
Butterfly bushes not DOT’s handiwork
Published January 16th, 2012 - 2:13AM
Question: “How could the state Highway Department have been so ignorant as to plant butterfly bushes along their new bridge from I-5 to Highway 16?
Traffic Q&A: Turning wheels to curb required
Published January 9th, 2012 - 3:26AM
Question: “I live on a moderately sloped hill and am wondering if I could get cited for not turning the wheels of my car to the curb in front of my house. How steep does the slope of a hill have to be before you’re required to turn your wheels?” – John, Tacoma
Flashing high beams at others against law
Published December 26th, 2011 - 6:44AM
Question: The way I learned to drive was, if you’re in the left lane of the freeway and somebody behind you flashes his high beams, you’re supposed to move over and let him by.
Traffic Q&A: Nalley Valley Viaduct demolition will hit high gear soon
Published December 19th, 2011 - 9:41AM
Question: When are they going to start tearing down the old Nalley Valley Viaduct? I keep looking for signs of demolition as I’m driving along Highway 16 but haven’t seen anything.
TRAFFIC Q&A: Do I have to slow down when school is out?
Published December 4th, 2011 - 6:26PM
Do I have to obey the speed limit even when obviously there is no school in session, such as during weekends?
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