stephen hammons

Are police officers required to use seat belts, and why are they allowed to use their laptops while driving?

Now that summer has unofficially begun, many people are starting to make vacation travel plans, but some are opting to drive instead of flying.

It's all become a sometimes integral part of our lives, but just how much is too much when posting to these social media sites?

Louisiana State Police Police Trooper Stephen Hammons Tuesday morning discussed some of our driving pet peeves, and it was apparent many of our listeners had some of the same pet peeves.

Sometimes surviving a crash has unintended consequences.

Flashing headlights in daytime is not illegal.

Louisiana State Police still urging motorists to stay off of roads.

Some behaviors can only be detected with the use of unmarked vehicles.

This is the first class to enter the academy since 2008.

Anytime you can increase manpower it's very positive.

Our internal organs are traveling with us and have to stop also.

Sometimes less favorable conditions produce better results.

NIXEL alerts can help you avoid accidents and delays.

Driving without a required inter-lock will get you arrested, not ticketed.

Temporary plates must be properly displayed.

Troopers say the man's car struck a tree.

Remove yourself from a dangerous situation but do not become the aggressor.

You can be cited if you are rear-ended by someone who knows the law.

It's a good idea to ask 'what if' questions while driving.

You are required to have an inspection sticker for your boat or utility trailer.