2012

According to news sources, a recall has been announced for an estimated 10,000 plus units of Children’s pajamas and sleepwear after it was found that the recalled product failed to meet federal flammability standards. The company, Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC., recently announced the recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There have… read more

According to news sources, a third-row seat anchor issue in 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans has prompted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the issue to explore whether or not a recall of the vehicle models is warranted. The vehicles in question have seat anchors that reportedly fail… read more

According to news sources, the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011… read more

According to news sources, the number of DUI related deaths in California has decreased to record levels as law enforcement in the state continues to successfully crack down on the illegal practice. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that DUI related deaths decreased to record levels not seen in the past 14 years. The… read more

According to news sources, Helena began implementing new measures aimed towards distracted driving Wednesday with a “distracted driving” ordinance being set in place that would allow Helena police to pull over people deemed as violating the law. The ban mostly revolves around prohibiting motorists from using cell phones when behind the wheel, yet there are… read more

According to news sources, a new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced an algorithm that comes closer than any other algorithm currently available in predicting potential red light runners. The algorithm essentially takes into consideration the different elements of potentially running through a red light such as deceleration, distance… read more