Mr. Roadshow / Traffic Reporter
Gary Richards
Gary Richards has covered traffic and transportation in the Bay Area as Mr. Roadshow since 1992. Prior to that he was an assistant sports editor at the paper from 1984-1987. He started his journalism career as a sports editor in Iowa in 1975.
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Can I keep out-of-state plates as a part-time California resident if I take property tax exemption?: Roadshow
Is it OK to move to San Jose for part of the year but keep out-of-state plates if I claim California property exemption?
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Help! Jarring, ‘teeth-rattling’ connector ramps at 87 and 280 need to be smoothed out: Roadshow
Connector ramp improvements from northbound Highway 87 to Interstate 280 should be extended.
‘If I was only solo in the carpool lane briefly, should I really get a ticket?’: Roadshow
"The officer said that driving a quarter-mile in a carpool lane as a single driver is enough for a ticket, but am I really at fault?"
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What if my car is stuck in the repair shop and my DMV registration is coming up? Roadshow
You can avoid late fees and renew your DMV registration in time even if you can't get your car to a smog check.
Caltrain commute could be smoother if non-bike riders made different train car choices: Roadshow
Caltrain is working on ways to let riders know about schedule changes, including through text/email alerts and more robust online information.
Reflective clothing might not look ‘cool’ on the road, but it hopefully will get you noticed: Roadshow
Mr. Roadshow says he's not the right person to comment on the "coolness" of bright, reflective clothing, but he's a fan of motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians making themselves more visible...
Daylight saving time change can bring increased drowsiness, driving risk: Roadshow
Plus, readers ask about requirements for setting out their trash bins
Wearing light clothing, reflective bands at night can prevent tragedies for pedestrians, bicyclists: Roadshow
Pedestrians, cyclists can help avoid tragedies on the road by making themselves seen, especially at night.
Legal moves on the road aren’t always considerate or safe: Roadshow
Inconsiderate driving/riding, even when legal, can trigger bad responses on the road.
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Commuter pleads for better metering light strategy on 880: Roadshow
Plus, a reader asks about fixing a dangerous intersection in the South Bay