Reader: People Moving to Denver Have No Freaking Clue How to Drive Here

A reader recently argued in this space that it's a rare day in Denver when you don't catch drivers doing something stupid. This assertion won plenty of approval, comment-wise. As for who's responsible for said stupidity, the prime suspects for those who weighed in were non-natives. Here's a representative take...
By Michael RobertsAugust 20, 2015
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A reader recently argued in this space that it’s a rare day in Denver when you don’t catch drivers doing something stupid.

This assertion won plenty of approval, comment-wise.

As for who’s responsible for said stupidity, the prime suspects for those who weighed in were non-natives.

Here’s a representative take.

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Holly Brett Masone writes:

I’ve noticed the level of driving stupidity rising in direct correlation with the number of idiots moving here from other places. I don’t think the problem is *Denver* drivers. I think it’s all the people moving here who have no freaking clue how to drive in our city.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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