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Woman High on Drugs, Driving on Rim Sparked California Wildfires

A car driven by a woman high on drugs sparked several wildfires that have burned at least 450 acres in Northern California, authorities say. The woman was driving on the right rear rim of her subcompact car, emitting sparks that …

California Removes Motorcycle Lane Splitting Guidelines

The California Highway Patrol has taken down safety guidelines for a sometimes criticized but legal driving maneuver in which motorcyclists pass stalled traffic by driving between lanes. State officials were worried the guidelines for so-called lane splitting could be misconstrued …

Big Rigs Drive Big Risk for Cars

When big rig trucks and cars collide, the laws of physics determine the outcome. Most often, the smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the damage. The Insurance Information Network of California, the California Highway Patrol and the California Trucking Association …