Most drivers will never encounter a fire hose stretched across a road in their daily commute. But when it happens — and in a city as active as Kansas City, with its older residential neighborhoods, dense commercial corridors, and regular emergency response calls — it happens without warning. A fire engine is blocking the intersection  … Read more

Trains don’t stop on a dime. Neither does the fine you’ll owe if you don’t stop for one. Here’s a scene that plays out all over Kansas City, probably more than most drivers realize. Someone’s running a few minutes late, they hit a crossing they’ve driven past a thousand times, the lights start flashing, and…  … Read more

Are you involved in a car accident? Being involved in a car accident can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. In the moments after an accident, it is important to stay calm, assess the situation, and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your property. Here are some tips on what you should do if  … Read more

To some, a traffic ticket is nothing more than an inconvenience; they pay the ticket and move on. For others, the same ticket can become a years-long nightmare of crushing debt and perhaps the loss of their driver’s license entirely. You may also not be able to renew your car’s registration. People who cannot afford  … Read more