Fewer Arizonans to travel this Memorial Day

Fewer Arizonans will be traveling this holiday weekend than last year.

With permission to drive, Iraqi woman finds American dream

Americans love driving. It's a symbol of our freedom that's often taken for granted. But for many people in the Middle East, and especially for women, it's a form of independence that doesn't come easily.

Tempe Police to look for booster seat law violators

The Tempe Police Department will be looking for violators of Arizona’s new booster seat law, starting this Sunday.

Arizona cities among safest for drivers

Drivers in several Arizona cities are considered among the safest in the country, according to a new report.

Arizona gas prices continue to drop

Gas prices in Arizona continue to fall - they’re down again this week, and are now at a three-month low. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

More Arizonans expected to travel this Memorial Day than in 2011

More than 700,000 Arizonans are expected to travel this holiday weekend. And, if they all do, it would be around a one and a half percent increase over last year’s Memorial Day travel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

AZ Senate approves booster seat bill

A bill that would require booster seats for some Arizona car passengers is advancing in the state legislature.

AZ Senate aproves restrictions for young drivers

The Arizona Senate has voted to ban some new drivers from using cell phones or other communication devices behind the wheel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

Driving less can reduce ozone pollution

It’s that time of year when increased temperatures create the potential for a type of air pollution you can’t see or smell. 

AZ Senate to take up restrictions on young drivers...again

The Arizona Senate on Monday will vote on a measure that would put new restrictions on new drivers.

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