Cole: Illegal driving, rising costs, and scarce patrols—welcome to Denver’s roads
By Shaina Cole | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
Each afternoon, my three-mile commute home in Denver’s metro area is a nerve-wrecking ordeal. Drivers speed through stop signs, ignore red lights, or stop inexplicably at unmarked intersections. Cars swerve across lanes, straddle the center line, or disrupt four-way stops.
Vehicles without plates, with expired tags, or overdue permits are all too common.
As a single-income earner with only liability insurance, I dread a crash with an uninsured driver.
One accident could destroy my car—my lifeline to work and rent.
Since 2020, Denver’s roads have descended into chaos. I believe the combination of unenforced traffic laws, a 25% rise in undocumented immigration, and soaring cost of living fuels this...