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.
Simply submit your question using the form below. If you supply your e-mail address, Deputy Craig will e-mail you back with the answer. If you choose not to supply your e-mail address, he'll post the answer to your question below. We will never sell your e-mail address or send you spam.
Before you send your question off to Deputy Craig, take a quick look at the "Most Frequently Asked Questions" list. Your question may have already been answered!
This forum is not monitored by law enforcement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a crime to report, please call 911.
Click here to return to the FOX 28 home page
Due to an excess of spam, links are no longer accepted.
Simply submit your question using the form below. If you supply your e-mail address, Deputy Craig will e-mail you back with the answer. If you choose not to supply your e-mail address, he'll post the answer to your question below. We will never sell your e-mail address or send you spam.
Before you send your question off to Deputy Craig, take a quick look at the "Most Frequently Asked Questions" list. Your question may have already been answered!
This forum is not monitored by law enforcement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a crime to report, please call 911.
Click here to return to the FOX 28 home page
Due to an excess of spam, links are no longer accepted.
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
I was rear ended just the other day and the force of the accident forced me to rear end the car in front of me. should I be charged for hitting the car in front of me or should the person that hit me?Rule of thumb for you. Make sure and stop far enough back so you can see the rear tires of the rig in front of you. re your question, more times than not the person that hit you would be cited for speed too fast for conditions. Craig.
-
Want to alert you that there is a bank scamgoning thru cellphone services at this time. Myself, husband and mom all received the same kind of call on 12/10/09 wanting personal bank info to reactiveate your debit cards. DONOT give this info. Please listen to the msg, take down the phone number (example, mine was 856-953-52998)than call your bank and find out if they are following this scam. I called Bank of America and they do want it reported to abuse@bankofamerica.com. I can be reached at 208-682-4556 or ask for Ula McDougall she got a call too. Please get this message out to people. Thank youThank you very much for the info. I am going to forward this to the news as well so folks know about it. Craig.
-
I heard that in Idaho a pizza delivery driver is allowed to go 5 over the speed limit because they are delivering hot food which is of course time sensitive. Is this true for WA?Not at all Zach. We are all required to follow the posted speed limit.