Michael Pellegrino, 18, of Oakdale, N.Y., was charged with tampering with public records at 1:34 a.m. on July 7. Princeton Borough police said he presented a fake New Jersey driver’s license to an Ivy Inn employee in an attempt purchase alcohol. He was released with a July 16 court date. Alex Nessas, 24, of Barclay Boulevard, Princeton, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 1:19 a.m. July 8. Police said he was seen stumbling and falling in the roadway on Spring Street. According to police, when an officer approached to assist Nessas he attempted to punch the officer and then physically resisted handcuffing. He was given a July 16 court date and released for medical treatment continue 
If Chuck Berry was a Millennial, he would probably not be inspired to write the classic cruising song, “No Particular Place to Go.” Just as the economy is spinning its wheels, so, too, are young people in their teens and 20s idling in neutral when it comes to getting their driver’s licenses and buying new cars, according to a new study with implications not just for the auto industry but for the economy as a whole. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that Millennials over the age of 25 will comprise roughly 19% of the U.S. population by 2020, up from just over 5% in 2010. Unlike baby boomers, whose generation-defining car culture has been immortalized in such Top 40 hits as “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Hot Rod Lincoln,” Millennials are taking a back seat when it comes displaying love or loyalty for automobiles, according to a recently released annual study by AlixPartners, a global business-advisory continue 
Contrary to breathless media reports, there’s no reason to believe over 750,000 Pennsylvanians will be turned away from polling places in November as a result of new voter ID protections. Upon closer inspection, such reporting is much ado about nothing. If anything, it makes a stronger case for reforming the voting process to protect against identity fraud at the polls. What the Pennsylvania Departments of State and Transportation did was compare the registered voter list with the driver’s license list. It determined that there are over three-quarters of a million more people on the voter list. The headlines and lead paragraphs lead one to believe that each of the names on the list represents a legitimate Pennsylvania voter who is not going to be able to vote in November. Slate’s Dave Weigel called it “an apocalypse to watch out for.” A Philadelphia Inquirer report asserts the disparity indicates the new law is “putting … voting rights at continue
Commuting during peak travel times along I-275 in Wayne County just got easier with the opening of all travel lanes on the north end of the project. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing northbound lane restrictions north of Joy Road, while southbound lane closures now begin at Ann Arbor Road. All work on this $23.5 million project is expected to be completed in November. The project includes repairing 34 bridges between Hannan Road in Van Buren Township and 6 Mile Road near Northville Township. Work also involves resurfacing both directions of I-275 between Hannan and Ford roads. While the north end of the project is opening two weeks ahead of schedule, work to the bridges at Ann Arbor Trail, Ann Arbor Road and 6 Mile Road will continue, but with lane closures scheduled during off-peak hours. MDOT reminds motorists that a continue 
The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting the public’s input on the proposed replacement of a bridge on Iowa 15 over Black Cat Creek, 2.9 miles south of Kossuth County Road A-42. The project provides for replacement of the bridge with a reinforced box culvert, removal of the bridge guardrail and handrail, and replacement of the bridge deck with a concrete patch. Traffic on Iowa 15 would be maintained during construction of the box culvert. However, traffic would be detoured during the bridge deck replacement using Kossuth County roads. For general information or to make a comment regarding the proposed improvement continue 
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that effective July 17, the exit ramp south of the Christiana Mall onto Route 1 northbound and I-95 northbound will be closed. The closures are necessary due to the construction of the overfly ramps from I-95 southbound onto Route 1 southbound. The closure will remain in effect until late fall of this year. To Southbound I-95 Turn right onto the Mall Ring Road and follow around until you pass Target. At the next exit, turn left toward Michaels/Pier 1. At next intersection turn right. At the traffic signal, go straight and then bear right onto the ramp for Route 1/Route 7 North. Follow Route 1/7 through I-95 underpass. Take next right onto ramp to I-95 South. To Northbound Route 7 Turn right onto the Mall Ring Road and follow around until you pass Target. At the next exit, turn left toward Michaels/Pier 1. At next intersection turn right. At the continue
Fatal traffic accidents involving a car, auto, truck, bus, motorcycle or other vehicles are declining in America. That’s the good news. The bad news is that at least 37,000 Americans still die on the USA’s roads and highways each year, and almost all of them die due to persistent and, in some ways, increasing driver errors. Indeed, drivers are the most vital variable in car wrecks and other traffic accidents — not weather, defective parts or road conditions. Though such reasons and many others do arise in wrecks, most collisions continue to be due to drivers who — quite simply — make a momentary but lasting mistake. Which cities and states have the best drivers? According to the 2009 Allstate America’s Best Driving Report, Sioux Falls, SD, is the nation’s safest-driving city, followed by Fort Collins, CO, and Chattanooga, TN. Among cities with a million or more residents, the continue 
There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. The financial cost of these crashes is more than 230 Billion dollars. 2.9 million people were injured and 42,636 people killed. About 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States — one death every 13 minutes. In 2003 there were 6,328,000 car accidents in the US. There were 2.9 million injuries and 42,643 people were killed in auto accidents. In 2002, there were an estimated 6,316,000 car accidents in the USA. There were about 2.9 million injuries and 42,815 people were killed in auto accidents in 2002. There were an estimated 6,356,000 car accidents in the US in 2000. There were about 3.2 million injuries and 41,821 people were killed in auto accidents in 2000 based on data collected by the Federal Highway continue 
North Carolina notoriously makes the top lists for places to live and work, however it’s also a top danger zone for teens on the road. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association released a report showing that North Carolina is leading the nation with the most car accident deaths of 16-17-year-olds. This has drawn attention to just how dangerous North Carolina roads are. Even high-traffic cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York didn’t make the top three. Florida trails behind in third place and Texas holds the number one spot. However, the country overall has seen a decline in teen fatal crashes. In 1995, over 500 sixteen-year-olds died in car crashes, but in 2010 only 158 were killed. Some experts say that the cost of fuel continue
Seeking to stand out in a crowded field of questionably differentiable ride-sharing companies, Ridejoy will release digital identification verification for driver’s licenses and passports on Tuesday. They will also offer optional background checks and re-launch BurningManRides. “Safety is the biggest concern people have about ridesharing and collaborative consumption in general, and seeing that someone’s ID is on file and matched with the other info we have is a huge reassurance,” co-founder Kalvin Wang tells us. Ride joy’s current safety procedures rely mainly on users’ vetting of each other through social networks, using Facebook authentication, user reviews and references and a safety checklist sent to users continue 
The Iowa Department of Transportation says that published reports of an online driver’s license renewal system taking effect on July 1 are wrong. Kim Snook says that Senate File 2238, which contained a provision that allowed the Iowa DOT to begin such a system on July 1, was vetoed on May 25. Snook adds that because online renewal is more convenient and cost effective, they are exploring options that may allow them to establish a system in the future continue
Hundreds of drivers found a painfully long wait at the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Georgia’s new drivers’ license requirements had them waiting in line for upwards of six hours just to renew. The new rules require drivers to not only renew in person, but also require you need to bring a lot more paperwork as proof of your identity. Channel 2′s Kerry Kavanaugh went to the DDS office in Norcross, which remained open until 6:30 p.m. Kavanaugh said by 1:30 p.m. they were already turning people away continue
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be holding an informational meeting to provide an update for the SR 1/I-95 Interchange Project. July 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Delaware Technical Community College, Conference Rooms A112 & A114, 400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, Delaware. The meeting will provide information on the Route 1/I-95 Interchange Project Closure of Exit 4B on I-95 Northbound to Route 7 Northbound. Use Exit 3B which is Route 273 westbound to Route 4 eastbound and return to Route 7 northbound. Detour signage will be posted for motorists. For the latest in traffic and related information continue 
The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Procurement officer named above at one of the following numbers no later than 10 days prior to bid opening date stated above to make any necessary arrangements. The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF), Northern Region Procurement is soliciting Sealed Bids for the purchase Calcium Chloride delivered to DOT&PF Cantwell Maintenance Station, Cantwell Alaska. The ITB can be downloaded at this site. If you need assistance obtaining these documents, contact Eric Johnson at DOT & PF, Northern Region Procurement, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska continue 
Live racing at Delaware Park will be canceled Saturday, July 7, due to the extreme heat being forecast, at the recommendation of Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chief Veterinarian Dr. John T. Peters. The National Weather Service has predicted a high temperature of 101 degrees, with a heat index of up to 109. Peters said racing under such conditions would pose substantial health risk to horses, riders and participants. Racing is expected to resume Monday, July 9, when the National Weather Service is predicting highs in the mid-80s continue
Two people were arrested over the weekend on preliminary charges of driving while their driver’s licenses were either suspended or revoked. Jeffery D. Heil, 54, rural Carmi, was arrested by a White County sheriff’s deputy around 10:10 a.m. Friday following a traffic stop near County Road 1000 East and 1600 North. A sheriff’s office incident report said Deputy Randy Graves was on patrol and observed Heil operating an all-terrain vehicle on the roadway and knew Heil’s license was revoked. Heil was taken to the City-County Jail in Carmi where he posted $150 cash bail. Crystal G. Brockett, 37, Carmi, was arrested by a Carmi police officer around 5:46 p.m. Saturday following a traffic stop near Main and Fifth streets in Carmi. A police department incident report said an officer on patrol spotted Brockett driving a vehicle near the continue
A city police officer arrested a local woman Saturday after he pulled her over because the minivan she was driving lacked an inspection sticker. Alicia Beck, 27, was charged with having false license plates on her vehicle and operating after suspension or revocation of her driver’s license, Bangor police Sgt. Paul Edwards said Monday, citing an arrest report. She also was the subject of a warrant, Edwards said. According to the police report, Beck was arrested shortly after she was pulled over on Howard Street by Officer Brian Smith. When Smith asked a dispatcher to run her plate number, it came back to a Mercury Cougar, Edwards said continue
Police towed a truck after the driver did not have a driver’s license, although she claimed the truck was part of a car dealership she owned. A Conway officer spotted a maroon Dodge Durango driving east on Robins Street heading to Harkrider. The truck had flashing blue lights attached to the wheels, which could be seen from the side and the rear. The officer performed a traffic stop at the Satterfield gas station. The driver told the officer the truck belonged to the car dealership she owned. She also told the officer she would take the lights off. When the officer asked for her license, she was unable to produce any identification. She gave her name and date of birth. The dispatch told the officer that she only had an ID continue
Some good news for those of us who dislike waiting: The Kansas Department of Revenue said Tuesday it is expanding hours at its Twin Lakes office, where people sometimes wait two hours to get their driver’s license renewed. The driver’s license office in Olathe will have similar hours; that office and the one in Twin Lakes are the busiest offices in the state, Koranda said. The extended hours will not require additional staff, state officials said. Visitors to those offices have suffered because of delays caused by computer issues the past few months. The department handles between 650,000 and 700,000 transactions annually, including concealed carry permits, driver’s licenses and ID cards, Koranda said. Business increases about 10 to 20 percent in the summer, much of it made up of young people being out of school, with time free to come get their licenses or driving permits, she said continue 
Spokane was the most exciting guest star on the second episode of “The Newsroom,” HBO’s new show about a primetime cable news show. In the episode titled “News Night 2.0,” the new crew struggles to put together a show about Arizona’s illegal immigration law. This is the same law that the Supreme Court recently ruled on in real life. At the pitch meeting, a producer cites an alternative weekly in Spokane, Pacific Northwest Insider (in real life, the Pacific Northwest Inlanders’), which published a story about a guy who said when he as 16, he found out he was in the country illegally. The state of Washington found out rescinded his driver’s license and he needs his car for his job. The state of Washington does not require proof of legal U.S. residence when people apply for driver’s licenses. Gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna wants the state to start requiring proof of legal U.S. residency before the state gives drivers licenses. His opponent continue 
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) inspected more than 8,000 commercial motor vehicles during a three-day inspection effort earlier this month as part of Roadcheck 2012. DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement troopers, specially trained Highway Patrol troopers and civilian inspectors joined forces from June 5 – June 7 during the annual inspection effort aimed at enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety. Approximately 22 percent (1,763) of the 18-wheelers, buses and other commercial vehicles inspected were placed out of service for a variety of safety violations until appropriate repairs can be made. Issues with brakes, lighting and tires were the most common infractions that led to out of service violations. Additionally, drivers were checked for compliance with state and federal laws, and 243 drivers were placed out of service. Among the violations were improper logging of duty time, driving continue
