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Thousands of Utahans Nailed for Violating New Seat Belt Law

Thousands of motorists have been cited since a tougher Utah seat belt law went into effect nearly two months ago, state transportation officials said. More than 6,000 drivers have been caught not wearing seat belts since the law was enacted …

Memphis Fund to Handle Pothole Claims

Officials say a $20,000, “Pothole Relief Fund” has been established to help pay more than 300 claims from motorists who ran over potholes created by icy roads in Memphis. Tennessee experienced winter storms in February and March that dropped freezing …

LA Area Freeway Fire Strands Thousands Of Cars

Thousands of motorists were stuck on a 10-mile stretch of freeway near Los Angeles after a big-rig tanker truck burst into flames Wednesday. No one was injured. California Highway Patrol officers backed traffic up and turned it around, using offramps …

Motorists Insurance Appoints Kaufman as Chief Operating Officer

The Motorists Insurance Group, based in Columbus, Ohio, has appointed Executive Vice President David L. Kaufman as chief operating officer. Kaufman’s appointment is part of the company’s long-range plan for succession among its leadership team, according to Motorists’ announcement. Kaufman …