6 | Summer 2021
FA C T C H E C K
Traffic Cops: Here to Help, Not Drive You Crazy KATE NEELEY
contributing writer
Imagine driving down Main Street in Logan and noticing people texting in their cars, driving in the median, snarfing a burrito during a left turn, and choosing their own adventure based on personal speed preference. Sound a little crazy? Maybe that’s an exaggerated picture of what’s happening, but according to Chief Gary Jensen of Logan City Police, “Main Street is one of the worst in the state as it relates to crashing,” mostly due to distracted driving. Logan Main Street is certainly not the road less traveled in Cache Valley, since it also doubles as Highway 89. That could account for some of the high numbers of accidents, but it still might be a good time to take an honest look at your driving. Has there been a time recently when you knew a text message just came in and you just HAD to check it?
“Distracted driving is one of the major issues we run in to … anything that’s a distraction can be problematic,” Chief Jensen said. What about that time when you were in a rush and didn't want to wait FOREVER to make a left turn, so you pulled out into the median and watched for an opening to get over? Did you know that simple and common maneuver is actually illegal? Now before you get completely annoyed and think Hermione Granger must’ve written this article, remember that these rules are put in place to protect you, your 8-month-old baby boy in the back seat, your 17-year-old and his friends out on Friday night, your grandma, and your best friend. “I know I might sound like your parent,” Chief Jensen said, “but think
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