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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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.
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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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Is it legal to use the turn lane with four way lights running when traffic is slow and there is an emergency and you need to get to the hospital fast?Technically yes. Hazards are to let folks know you are broken down and stranded. Best choice would be to stop and call for an ambulance.
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Deputy Craig, OK last question What needs to be done to change the law that is soooo crazy about when lights legally must be on? From a half hour AFTER sunset to a Half hour BEFORE sun rise makes no sense at all. Of course we should have our lights on 24 hours a day but if we have this law lets reverse it to a half hour BEFORE sun set to a half hour AFTER sun rise. Thanks again for your time and response. LarryHi Larry. As I know you obviously understand we only enforce these laws. I am a big fan of leaving your lights on whenever you feel it makes you safer. Yes, you have to contact your local rep for our state gov't to see about changes like you are speaking of. Craig.
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Deputy Craig, Is it really that difficult with respect to the U turn in the city vs county? Also with reference to city and county what are the rules for T intersections? Thanks again, LarryGood question sir. U-turns,legal in the county unless you are approaching a hillcrest, a blind corner or if it is posted no U-turns. In the city of Spokane I believe they are not legal on arterials unless posted. T-intersections. Always a confusing one. If the road that T's into the "main" road has either a stop sign or yield sign then the "main" road is an arterial. If there are neither of these at the T intersections, then they are all uncontrolled intersections, just like a 4-way with no stop or yield signs. Craig.
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There is a t intersection that has a wide line across the shank of the t but no stop sign. Is this an indication that I should stop?There has to be either a stop sign or yield sign to designate the "main" road is an arterial. If neither of those are present, it is an uncontrolled intersection.
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How do you report a noise complaint after 10:00 pm in Spokane County? The only information I can find is for the City of Spokane. I live just inside Deer Park City limits and the ones giving the parties on a regular basis are in Spokane County.Noise ordinance in the county is 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. You need to call crime check when this is going on. Craig.
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Is it leagal to use speaker phone on your cell ph while driveing?Yes, as long as it is not up against your ear you can hold it in your hand and talk. Craig.
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one of my neighbors say it is perfectly legal to give ur own child alcohol,and/or cigerettes as long as the child stays inside the house. I think this is child endangerment if it is true..is it true? thanksIt is called furnishing alcohol and or tobacco to a minor.
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I live in the valley and my neighbor has a lot of chickens and a couple geese I was wondering how many chickens and geese a person can legally have within city limits. If it is legal to have all these chickens and geese on his property is there a number i can call to complain? there attracting a lot of skunks and the neighborhood is getting very smelly during the night timeYou will have to check with the code enforcements officers at the City Hall for the Valley.
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how old must a child be befor he/she is alowed to ride one of them little gas powered minibikes on the sidewalksGas powered requires an endorsement, helmet, lights, license, headlights. They are now considered a motor vehicle and have to comply with the rules of the road. However, on private property we can not enforce these infractions.
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Is it legal to park a Camping Trailer on a residental street and leave it there for long period of time?I am unable to locate an RCW dealing with this. My best suggestion would be to contact the code enforcement officer wherever you live and see if there is a code dealing with this.