As citizens, it's our responsibility to know and obey local laws. But sometimes we have questions about those laws that can't be readily answered. FOX 28 has teamed up with Deputy Craig to answer your questions and dispel the myths about laws and law enforcement.
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Deputy Craig's Teen Driving Safety Tips
Brought to you by your local GEICO office in Spokane - 509.328.1422- Teen drivers have the highest crash risk of any age group. 78% of accidents involving 16 year old drivers are due to driver error. So talk to your kids about paying attention to the road, and not talking on the phone or to their friends. By teaching your kids to make responsible driving decisions, you help keep them and other on the roadway safe.
- Driving at night is a high risk activity for beginners. The fatal crashes rate for 16 year old drivers is nearly twice as high as during the day. Make sure your kids are following license restrictions. It could save their life.
- 16 year old drivers are more likely than any other group of drivers to be involved in fatal crashes involving high speeds. Keep your kids safe and talk to them about the importance of obeying posted speed limits.
- Teen agers are less likely than adults to use their seatbelts. Talk to your kids about the importance of buckling up and obeying the laws.
Although Deputy Craig has received over 750 questions, only the 100 most recent are available.
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if you have already park and removed the key from the ignition and were getting out of your car and a cop pulls in behind you a few seconds later is this legal to have pulled me over when i have already parked?Good question, and yes it is. As long as we saw who the driver was we can still detain you for a traffic infraction. It may have been the case that we got hung up in traffic and were not able to stop you before you exited your vehicle. That happens fairly often where we have to assk the driver to return back to their vehicle.
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is it ok to to put a three (30 pounds)year old in a carseat in the front seat of a van if there is only the two front seats?If you only have two seats then you pretty much don't have any other choice. Just make sure your child's car seat is properly installed. If you have any questions about your childs car seat you can always go to spokane county traffic safety commisions web site to see when the next car seat check will be. Craig.
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Is it legal to pass on the right on Havana between 2nd and Hartson?Good question. I know it is wide enough for 2,,, however this is actually a single lane road. As long as there is a white lane divider it can be used as a 2-lane road. Craig
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Last summer I bought and restored an old Manx style vw dune buggy.It is licensed as a 1970 vw. Am I going to get stopped for not having a specialty vehicle inspection? thanks,LarryI believe if it is licensed as a dune buggy it is technically an off road vehicle, like an ATV. I honestly am not sure on this one. I would contact DOL because they will definately be able to tell you either way. I am just thinking it falls under the ATV category but let me know if you don't mind. Craig.
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I am wondering what the proper process would be to report suspicious activity from a neighbors house. This particular neighbor has multiple vehicles in his possession that are hot wired. He also has numerous vehicles at his residence that are only there for a day or two at a time while they remove parts, then the vehicles are gone. Please let me know the proper way to report this as it is not an emergency. P.S. Since this neighbor has been here there has been an increase in vehicles being gone through.This is most definately something you need to call crime check about. It is possible there is illegal activity taking place, and it may also be legit. Either way this sounds suspicious and we should look into this. Craig.
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What defines a motorhome in the US? I know consumption of liquor is allowed in the living quarters of a motorhome for passengers only and I would like to make sure the vehicle I pick for a road trip falls into this category.Here is the RCW for a motor home.
RCW 46.04.305
Motor homes.
"Motor homes" means motor vehicles originally designed, reconstructed, or permanently altered to provide facilities for human habitation, which include lodging and cooking or sewage disposal, and is enclosed within a solid body shell with the vehicle, but excludes a camper or like unit constructed separately and affixed to a motor vehicle.
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Can we use a mobile phone while driving using the "speaker phone" function hands free, or is the hands free device required?As long as you are not holding on to it you are good to go. Craig.
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Hey, i was wondering what your advice is to become a spokane police officer... whats schools to go to, what to take, ect... thanks have a great day.(basically what info would you give to someone who wants to join the police force... and what has been the scariest moment for you as a police officer.. do you regret anything about your job. thanks Max CastoLove the job, don't regret a thing about it. All agencies are different as far as their requirements. I think SPD requires a minimum of a 2 yr Associate degree, but double check with them. I would recommend obtaining your 4 yr degree, or a minimum of a AA degree, before testing. You have to be 21 before you can be hired so you have time. It just gives you more time to verify this is what you want to do and it also gives you life experience. Good luck. Craig.
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WHEN DRIVING BEHIND A CITY BUS DO YOU HAVE TO YIELD WITH THE BUS OR CAN YOU GO AROUND IT?As long as there are two lanes you can. However, be careful. We have had 2 kids in the past 3 weeks run out in front of the STA and been hit by a vehicle in the inside lane. No way the driver could see them but for some reason this is turning into a problem. Craig.
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Are remote car starters legal in Spokane?You can not leave your vehicle running unattended on the public roadway in Washington State. If it is on private property we can not enforce, this issue. However, remember the criminal mind really does not care if your vehicle is on the street or in your driveway. Your call. Craig.