To Combat Potholes, Cities Turn to Technology
Apps allow residents to tell city agencies about potholes, while officials deploy new analytical tools to keep track of trends and try to predict where craters could appear.
Drugged Driving Deaths Spike With Spread of Legal Marijuana, Opioid Abuse
Forty-four percent of fatally injured drivers tested for drugs had positive results in 2016, the Governors Highway Safety Association found, up more than 50 percent compared with a decade ago.
White-Hat Hackers to the Rescue
There are reasons more aren’t using the service: Some states might not have the money, or might be nervous about allowing white-hat companies to try to breach their networks.
How Hackers Could Cause Chaos on America's Roads and Railways
Many state and local government officials are only now waking up to the threat from cyberattackers and realizing they need to beef up their defenses.
Why It's Illegal to Roll Through Stop Signs on Your Bike—For Now
Many bicycle advocates see the "Idaho stop" as codifying what they already do at stop signs.
Recent Data Breaches Spark Debate Over 'Reasonable' Notification Rules
Some states have already moved to toughen their data breach laws as the number of incidents increases.
Distracted Dogging: Legal in Most States, Controversial in All
Driving with an animal in your lap may be fun, but it’s extremely dangerous for the driver, passengers, other motorists and the pet, traffic safety experts say.
To Fend Off Hackers, Local Governments Get Help From States
But some city hall leaders say they can’t necessarily rely on states for cyber aid because many are busy trying to deal with their own cyber preparedness.
Cybersecurity Quest Sends States to Vets, Students and Women
Hiring and keeping qualified IT staffers, particularly cybersecurity experts, is a serious problem for states.
Tracking Down ‘Most Wanted’ Insurance Fraud Suspects
Some state insurance departments say using “Most Wanted” lists can help them find alleged scammers charged with fraud or theft who failed to appear in court.
ABC Cops Use Apps to Spot Fake IDs
Underage drinkers are going online to buy high-tech phony IDs, and some state alcohol enforcement agencies are using apps to help spot them.
Driver’s Ed for Parents? Some States Say They Need It
Some states are requiring parents of teens to take a class before their children can get a driver’s license, a move applauded by safety experts but opposed by some legislators.
Solar Eclipse Could Create Once-in-a-Lifetime Road Hazards
Millions of people from coast to coast are expected to travel to see the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Officials are worried about distracted drivers and massive traffic jams.
Fighting Cyberattacks With Volunteers
Michigan’s volunteer cybersecurity team can be deployed only in massive cyber emergencies. A bill in the Legislature would broaden its reach to smaller-scale security breaches.
Airport Parking Takes Hit From Uber, Lyft
The growing popularity of ride-hailing could result in less airport revenue from parking, taxis and rental cars.
Canines Helping Out in the Courtroom
A growing number of courts across the U.S. are allowing specially trained dogs to accompany child abuse victims and other vulnerable people on the witness stand.
Watch Out for Unclaimed Property Scams, State Officials Warn
State officials are urging residents to be wary of scammers who promise to reunite them with unclaimed property for a fee upfront.
Looking to the Feds for Help in Fighting Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are unrelenting in their attacks on state and local government computers, and the states are looking to Congress for help.
With a Daily Dial, Police Reach Out to Seniors
Hundreds of police agencies across the county are offering seniors who live alone a free service that checks in on them with a daily automated phone call.
More States Debate Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses
Only six states—California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York and Texas — have laws requiring seat belts on school buses.
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