driving

Commuting in Ocean County can be a challenge, to put it lightly. So what do you do to try to make your commute more bearable?

I'm sure we've all seen those bad parkers - people who take up multiple spots, park in the middle of a lot, or park cockeyed and can't be bothered to straighten out. Well a college student in NJ decided to get back at a bad parker. Check out the video to see the driver's reaction:

The timing of this story is perfect. On the heels of my article earlier this week about the horrible behavior that I saw some drivers exhibiting a few days ago, comes this poll about what states have the worst drivers. And, surprise, New Jersey isn't number one. But we're way up there. Read on for the details...

Nobody likes sitting in an endless line of Garden State Parkway construction traffic. But, unfortunately, for most of us here in Ocean County, it's a way of life. It is what it is, and you just have to deal. But I was pretty stunned when I saw how a few drivers handled it on my way home last night.

This has not been my week. The more people I talk to, though, it seems like it's not just me. Has it been like that for everyone?

Let's be honest - driving in Ocean County can be a bit of a challenge. But if you're well prepared, it should go pretty smoothly. So what advice would you give to our fine summer guests?

We've all been there - you're at a light that turns green and the driver in front of you doesn't go. You give them a polite toot on the horn and they still linger. If you've thought that they must have fallen asleep, well, after seeing this video, it's quite possible. Thank goodness for helmet cams. If this motorcyclist didn't have one, we wouldn't have this video to shake our heads at. Watch: Rea

It looks like the weather yesterday may have made 4th of July weekend visitors adjust their plans a little bit. The traffic that we'd usually expect the night before, this time around on Thursday, was rolling down the Parkway in full force this afternoon.

As I was driving home yesterday, I noticed a slow line of cars that were stopping, starting, slowly moving out of their lanes, and generally acting strange. Then, as I moved forward, I saw what all the commotion was about:

Legislation granting driving privileges to some New Jersey residents living in the United States illegally was pulled from the Assembly Transportation Committee Thursday by the bill's sponsor so it can be retooled.