When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
Recent Examples on the WebThe Dallas Morning News reported two motorists involved in the accident were treated at the scene for minor injuries and two others were taken to a hospital for minor injuries, police said.—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024 Officials advise motorists to consider alternate routes.—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2024 Khan’s critics said the ULEZ impose extra charges on those motorists who can least afford them amid the post-pandemic cost-of-living crisis.—Joe Mayes, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024 As the rescue teams searched, the dramatic and horrific collapse — which sent several vehicles into the Patapsco River — has been a sobering reminder to officials and motorists everywhere of the importance of bridge and waterway safety, which often is taken for granted.—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024 As much of California braces for more rain this weekend, the Sierra Nevada is again expecting such a heavy snowfall that motorists are being warned to prepare, or simply avoid, the region.—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 In a December interview with The Star, Kelly said motorists can have confidence their civil rights will be respected when they’re pulled over.—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 The motorist, Jaremy Alexander Smith, a South Carolina resident, allegedly shot Hare before fleeing the scene, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office says.—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 The first motorist bumped into the bicyclist and remained on the scene, while a second motorist struck the bicyclist and left the scene, Cottrell said.—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
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