Monday, December 31, 2012
Club offering 15-mile rides home for New Year celebrators through Jan. 2.
The New Jersey Automobile Club wants you to get home safe after New Years celebrations so they are offering free rides back for residents in Union, Morris and Essex counties only. To get a ride, call 973-467-2651, and press option #2. The free ride is limited to 15 miles, anything over that will be charged at $1 a mile, according to a representative. This service is available through Jan. 2, 2013. The service is part of the AAA program that provides rides home to prevent drunk driving. While not a nationwide program, a number of AAA clubs offer Tow-to-Go or Tipsy Tow service during certain holidays for members and nonmembers. The service is only available in certain states across America, and only in certain counties like in New Jersey. "…
Friday, December 28, 2012
Motorist group urges caution when on the road during holiday.
In the folllowing press release, AAA warns of impaired driving dangers and announces support of ignition interlocks ------------------------- Florham Park, NJ., (December 27, 2012) – As Americans prepare for holiday celebrations, AAA reminds drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s Day, which consistently ranks as the year’s deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities. To strengthen efforts to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing its support of ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders, and offers important safety advice to partygoers. AAA is not alone in its concern about impaired driving or strong support for tough policies for …
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Actions following arrest for wreck on route 22 resulted in aggravated assault and other charges.
Springfield police say Carlos A. Grandayanayaco spent the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 25 first mowing down traffic signs and streetlights, then fighting with and spitting at the cops who stopped him. Reportedly, the 23-year-old Newark resident and car service limo driver attempted to steer a Lincoln Town car on to Rte. 22 from Hillside Ave. at 1:30 a.m. Police say he didn't make it on to the road, but instead drove over the median island on Route 22 without breaking, clearing a traffic sign and sideswiping a telephone pole before coming to stop when he hit a second telephone pole. Springfield Police Sergeant Michael McNany reportedly witnessed the single-car accident. Grandayanayaco, who was determined to be drunk, was not injured…
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Springfield police department investigates odd accident.
People drive when they're too tired to get behind the wheel all the time. Maybe it's after a big meal or an all-nighter, but it usually ends up OK. They catch themselves losing control, pull over and re-assess the situation. Maybe they get a coffee, maybe they call a cab or maybe they get a hotel. Whatever. A recent arrest by Springfield's police illustrates one near-worst case scenario possible for this situation; falling asleep at the wheel while a cop is watching. At around 8:45 p.m. on May 14, Springfield police officer Louis Brito stopped a motor vehicle that was driven without headlights. According to a police report, the lights were off because the car had sustained such heavy damage in the front that the lights couldn't work. Also …
Monday, May 3, 2010
A disabled vehicle leads to a DWI arrest.
You shouldn't drive drunk. But if you do, applying some common sense can keep you out of a lot of trouble; check your mirrors, make sure the parking brakes on, etc. It should really go without saying that you should be sure your tires are inflated, as the alleged actions of David Jong demonstrate. According to a Springfield police report, officers stopped the 34-year-old Short Hills resident near the intersection of Meisel and Owaissa Avenues at 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. The booze police say what he drank probably puffed up his confidence in his ability to drive. Sadly, it did not have the same effect on his tires, which were reportedly not only deflated, but "shredded" from being driven …
