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Texas Speed Limit May Reach 85
By Mara Gay - AOL NewsSpeedy drivers may find safe haven in Texas, which is considering raising its speed limit to a whopping 85 mph in some areas. At 80 mph, Texas' speed limit is already one of the highest in the nation, but the Texas House of Representatives has approved a bill that would raise that limit to 85 on certain roads in rural areas of the state. Motorists with a heavy foot may appreciate the greater freedom, but not everyone is on board. Some are worried the elevated speed limit may cause more accidents, particularly deadly ones, on the state's roadways. "This is a settled issue. When you ...
Cops: Drunken Driver Crashed While 'Sexting' Behind the Wheel
By Ben Muessig - AOL NewsBefore he got behind the wheel, this accused drunken driver should have handed over his keys -- and his cellphone. Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies say Phernando Cuello was driving drunk and "sexting" when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed near New Port Richey early Sunday. Cuello initially told investigators that somebody "cut him off," before revealing he actually crashed because he was sending raunchy text messages to his girlfriend, according to police reports obtained by the St. Petersburg Times. ...
Former MADD Head Charged With Drunken Driving
By Ben Muessig - AOL NewsDo as I say, not as I DUI. Police arrested the former president of a Gainesville, Fla., chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Feb. 18, charging her with driving under the influence. Officers pulled over Debra Oberlin, 48, at around 1:10 a.m. after seeing her vehicle veer across lanes of traffic, according to The Gainesville Sun. ...
Driver Sets New Record for Highest Speed on Ice
By not in system - AOL NewsCold weather -- hot wheels. Rally driver Juha Kankkunen set a world record for the fastest car on ice when he managed to reach a speed of 205.48 mph in Oulu, Finland, on Feb. 10, according to Guinness World Records. Driving a Bentley Continental on a 10.25-mile track carved into the frozen sea, Kankkunen shattered his previous record, set in 2007, when he reached 199.83 mph. ...
Speeding Driver Allegedly Filmed Himself Going 118 MPH for YouTube
By Ben Muessig - AOL NewsCall it "The Fast and the Fantastically Stupid." Police say a daredevil driver filmed himself grossly exceeding the speed limit on an Oregon interstate with the intention of posting the footage on YouTube. But before he could wow Web users with his high-speed high jinks, the incriminating video found another attentive audience -- law enforcement officials. ...
Opinion: Traffic Got You Down? [VIDEO]
By Dave George - AOL NewsWinter storms have wreaked havoc recently with the already awful east coast traffic situation. But is anyone ever really happy with the traffic situation in and around big cities? I recently braved the frigid night air and congested streets of Washington, D.C. -- which has tied Chicago for worst commute -- to ask folks what they think about traffic, bad drivers and how to make both better. ...
Cheap Thanksgiving: Serve Roadkill Instead of Turkey
By Monica Garske - AOL News
(Nov. 22) -- With turkey prices at an all-time high this year, you may want to seriously consider serving another type of meat at your Thanksgiving dinner -- roadkill -- since it's fresh, fast and free. According to Midwest hunter Buck Peterson, author of "The Original Roadkill Cookbook" (Ten Speed Press) and other humorous outdoor parodies, the most efficient way to do Thanksgiving on the cheap is to serve your guests freshly hit and roasted roadkill instead of a traditional turkey. "This time of year is perfect for nabbing a deer on the road. The rut is on, and bucks are only thinking ...
Messy Eater? Adult Bib Has You Covered
By Monica Garske - AOL News
(Oct. 18) -- If you're one of those busy people who's always eating and drinking in the car, then you've probably spilled food or coffee all over yourself in the process. But now mobile diners can scarf down snacks without worry, thanks to "The Drib," an adult bib that has you covered -- from your neck down to your thighs, actually. The Drib, which resembles a cross between a bib and an apron, is made out of absorbent cotton lined with a special water-resistant material. Courtesy of Jill Clontz The Drib, which is basically an adult bib, is made for folks who eat and drink on the ...
'GPS Girl' Directs Herself Toward Singing Career
By David Moye - AOL News(July 12) -- Millions of people around the world are familiar with Karen Jacobsen's voice but need a little direction in order to recognize how they know it. Here's a tip: You know that saucy Aussie who gives the directions on your GPS? That's her. Ever since 2002, when Jacobsen spent 50 hours in a studio recording every possible combination of words needed for directions, she has been more famous as "Australian Karen, the GPS Girl." Simon Harsent Millions of people around the world know Karen Jacobsen as the voice on their GPS. Now she's steering herself toward a singing career. Her ...
Cops Accuse Donald Duck of Driving Drunk
By Ben Muessig - AOL News(June 29) -- Donald Duck is a jailbird now. Police in Massillon, Ohio, arrested a drunk driving suspect who shares his name with Disney's most famous waterfowl. Law enforcement officials say 51-year-old Donald Norman Duck was intoxicated when he pulled into a drive-through pizzeria around 5:25 p.m. Saturday and repeatedly bumped the car ahead of him, ABC 5 reports. ...
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