Nevada
Driver’s close call near Emerald Bay highlights danger on icy Sierra Nevada roads
TRUCKEE — With another weather system just about done with Northern California, roads in the Northern California high country are open but still potentially treacherous on Christmas Day.
As of noon, there are no restrictions on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada.
The same can’t be said for the smaller highways, however.
On Highway 89, Caltrans says chains or snow tires are required from Truckee to the Sierra/Plumas County line, and from Truckee to around 11 miles north of Truckee.
Highlighting how dangerous the conditions could be, on Christmas morning California Highway Patrol posted about a driver who nearly went completely off the side of the road near Emerald Bay. The vehicle had to be towed out.
Further south, along Highway 88, Caltrans says chains are also still required on all vehicles from 6.5 miles east of Peddler Hill in Amador County to about 5 miles west of Picketts Junction in Alpine County.
Another impactful weather system is expected to arrive by Thursday in Northern California
RENO, Nev. — If you get a speeding ticket in Nevada, your auto insurance will increase more than it would in most other states, according to a new study by LendingTree.
The study ranks Nevada third in the country for the biggest percentage change in premiums after getting a speeding ticket, behind California and Michigan in first and second place respectively.
“For sure in California, and I have family in Nevada, but we all pay high insurance for sure,” one driver, Ronalso Mandac, said.
Across the nation, the average annual increase after getting a speeding ticket is $524.74. Meanwhile in Nevada, the average annual increase is significantly more at $873.54. That’s just for a single speeding ticket for going 11 to 15 miles over the limit.
The study also finds that younger drivers face the biggest rate hikes. For 20-year-olds, the average annual premium is $4,092.50, jumping to $5,276.17 after getting a speeding ticket. In contrast, 30-year-olds pay an average annual premium of just $2,105.42, which increases to $2,691.58 after getting a ticket.
“I’ve definitely had experiences where my rates have gone up,” another driver, Daniel, said. “I was in a rear-end accident. It wasn’t my fault, but as you know, unfortunately it goes up. That’s just the name of the game from my understanding.”
Expert tips include using diversion programs, raising your deductible and getting quotes from various providers before accepting a rate.
The study from LendingTree can be viewed here.
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Authorities have located Cheryl Davis, 71, who was reported missing after her vehicle was found overturned and unoccupied on Highway 6 between Tonopah, Nev., and Bishop, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 7 at about 11 a.m.
Davis, who had left her phone in the car, was believed to have been picked up by another vehicle.
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A missing person report had been filed through Inyo County, and a Silver Alert was issued. Authorities confirmed that Davis got a ride from someone and is safe.
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