Driving

Heading off on the open road with family and friends in tow is an American tradition....never mind the god awful family disputes and bills you have to pay for your therapy visits.

I know it is often debated in Montana, which is better, Summer or Winter. There is no question for me. There is nothing better than the sun shining as you drive around with the window rolled down and the radio up! Ok, maybe if I had a huge Huckleberry Icee in the cup holder...

Lawmakers are considering changes to Montana's DUI laws, including doubling fines and giving offenders driving permits.

Sometimes being stuck on Reserve Street can take forever to finally navigate to your destination. Being stuck in traffic is never fun, normally it puts people in a bad mood.

Would you think twice about wearing your seatbelt if the penalty for not wearing one rose from a fine of 20 dollars to 100?

Despite it being New Year’s Eve, it was a pretty quiet night. Montana Highway Patrol was pleased to not have a lot of drunk drivers out on the road.

There’s good news and bad news for Thanksgiving travelers heading into and out of western Montana.

Montana is now the only state in the nation that doesn’t ban at least some drivers from texting, now that South Carolina’s new law took effect this week.

An article in Readers Digest has investigated the issue of fatal car accidents and has ranked all 50 states to locate the safest, and least safe state for teenage drivers.

The answer to this question should be no surprise. Of course Montana is home to one of the top 10 deadliest roads in America. Montana is still wild and untamed compared to most of the United States.

Like New Year's Eve and the Superbowl, for many, St. Patrick's Day has become a drinking holiday. Because of this, extra enforcement will be on the street.

I would describe myself as an alert, considerate driver. Sometimes I can be a little too aggressive, but in Missoula traffic, it’s almost a requirement. I have driven cross country numerous times, and have had my fair share of big city commuting...