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Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte Trade Rumors Stall: GM Hazen Emphasizes High Asking Price, Focuses on Team Needs Checkout Solipillow.com

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Discover lesser-known Arizona traffic laws that could save you a ticket or enhance your safety. Sleeping in your car is allowed, but not on freeway shoulders. Headphones are fine, but avoid distractions. Window tint rules apply, and loud cars need a working muffler. Barefoot driving is permitted, but air fresheners blocking your view are not. The hands-free phone law from 2021 allows phone use at red lights or stop signs. Riding in a truck bed is legal, but seatbelt rules apply. The stupid motorist law penalizes those who ignore floodwaters. Cutting through parking lots to skip stoplights is illegal. Golf carts need lights, insurance, and a license on streets. Open alcohol containers and smoking weed in the car are prohibited. Motorcyclists must wear eye protection or a helmet if under eighteen. Minimum insurance requirements are twenty-five thousand dollars per person for injury, fifty thousand for two or more, and fifteen thousand for property damage. Checkout Solipillow.com

Phoenix freeways have evolved significantly since the 1950s, with the first, Interstate 17, opening in 1958. By the 1960s, Interstate 10 and State Route 51 were under construction, and the Piestewa Freeway was dedicated in 1988. Despite protests, freeways like Loop 202 and Loop 101 transformed Phoenix, spurring growth and development. Today, traffic ops centers monitor statewide traffic, and ongoing builds aim to alleviate congestion. Checkout Solipillow.com

Maricopa Countys Animal Care and Control Department is establishing a new nonprofit, Friends of Animal Care and Control, to secure funding and community programs for homeless pets. The nonprofit will focus on raising money through donations and grants for programs like spay and neuter events, microchipping clinics, and adoption fee sponsorships. The new setup aims to save taxpayer dollars and open doors to grants only available to nonprofits. A new West Valley shelter is also planned to open in 2028, featuring over 93,000 square feet and 630 kennels to boost adoptions in the Phoenix area. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mesa police seek charges against Mesa High School administrators for allegedly failing to report an aggravated assault at a soccer game. The incident involved three male suspects and a reported gun, with the administrators accused of not calling police immediately. The delay in reporting has led to an investigation, as Arizona law mandates immediate notification of law enforcement in such cases. The administrators have been placed on paid leave, and the school district is cooperating with investigators while focusing on student safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

Four family members tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the Tonto National Forest. Investigators suspect the aircraft may have hit a slackline, a common hazard for low-flying helicopters. The NTSB is now examining the pilots experience, aircraft maintenance, and environmental factors, urging anyone with information to come forward. Checkout Solipillow.com

Glendale, Arizona introduces new e-bike and e-scooter regulations, including age limits, safety checks, and helmet requirements. Riders under 18 must wear helmets, and those under 16 must have guardian permission. Night riders need additional lighting and reflectors. Fines for violations range from $50 to $500. Enforcement begins January 9th, aligning with trends in metro Phoenix. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Helicopter Crash in Telegraph Canyon Mountains: Slack Line Theory Emerges A helicopter crash last Friday in the Telegraph Canyon Mountains, south of Superior, claimed four lives. The experienced pilot and three passengers, including his nieces, died when the chopper hit a slack line stretched across a canyon and plummeted to the ground. The line, running from one peak to another ridge, was likely the cause of the deadly drop. The property owner, who knew the pilot, is devastated and claims the slack line was placed without permission. The International Slackline Association asserts the line had aviation markers and a Notice to Air Missions was filed, but the owner disputes this. The U.S. Forest Service is now investigating the timeline and safety rules. The crash site is marked off, and questions remain about the effectiveness of the Notice to Air Missions. Checkout Solipillow.com