Gridlock continues where D.C. 295 and I-395 meet

The project designed to link D.C. 295 with Interstate 395 in Southeast Washington is supposed to alleviate gridlock, but with construction continuing in the area, many commuters are still experiencing major delays.

New Montgomery County red light cameras to activate by next Monday

The newest camera will start catching red-light runners at the intersection of Randolph and Kemp Mill roads in Colesville, where in 2012, a woman was killed when she was hit by a car that was racing another vehicle.

AAA rescue call volume totals less than 50 during storm

The roads in and around the Washington area generally stayed open and clear throughout Wednesday's snow storm, but for some drivers, the rough weather was too much to handle.

Pennsylvania Avenue bicycle lane U-turn crackdown to be enforced

Authorities in the District of Columbia are set to crack down on drivers who make U-turns across the bicycle lanes that run down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Zipcar bought by Avis for $491.2 million

Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services.

New Jersey Turnpike accident kills three people

Three people were killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that shutdown the southbound lanes of the heavily-traveled artery.

Tougher Virginia texting while driving laws sought

The Virginia State Crime Commission has endorsed tougher penalties for illegal cigarette trafficking and texting while driving.

More women have driver's licenses than men, study finds

More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic implications.

New booster seat ratings released

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released new ratings for child safety booster seats.

D.C. Council driverless cars hearing set

The D.C. Council is holding a hearing on a bill that would allow self-driving cars on the streets of the nation's capital.

Counterfeit airbags: List of makes, models affected by possible fakes

The NHTSA says that dozens of makes and models of cars may have had dangerous counterfeit airbags installed into them. Check to see if your car is on the list.

New Md. traffic laws go into effect October 1

Drivers approaching a dark intersection following a power outage must now stop. Also, children under the age of 8 must be in a safety seat.

D.C. license suspension law causes outrage among residents

A Northeast resident found himself victim to a D.C. law which mandates a license suspension if a reckless driving ticket is received in another state. Eren Fry was stopped in Virginia for going 81 mph in a 70 mph zone.

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D.C. speed cameras: The top five most active spots in the District

According to the D.C. DMV, there are five specific speed cameras positioned throughout D.C. - including on busy New York Avenue and D.C. 295 - that have issued more citations than any other in the city.

Who is responsible in D.C.'s pedestrian crashes?

The District's data from 2004 to 2010 breaks down how and where walkers and drivers ran into one another.

Chapel Hill cell phone ban: Should more cities take action? (Poll)

Chapel Hill, N.C. is enacting a new law effectively banning all cell phone use while driving within the town's limits. Should more cities follow Chapel Hill's lead? Take our poll.

Chapel Hill, N.C. cell phone ban: Phones banned entirely while driving

The town of Chapel Hill, N.C. is pulling out all the stops with a new law which goes into effect Friday. It completely bans the use of cell phones while driving, including the use of hands-free devices.

Residents seek enforcement of Capitol Hill stop sign

All residents of one Northeast D.C. neighborhood want is for drivers at 12th and C streets NE to simply observe the stop sign that has been posted, making it safer for pedestrians, runners and kids.