Orange City police crack down on crosswalk violations
Orange City law enforcement officers recently conducted a pedestrian safety exercise in order to educate motorists about proper crosswalk behavior. In the course of the operation, nearly 180 drivers received official warnings from the Orange City Police Department for disobeying traffic laws regarding crosswalks. The five hour exercise was a purely educational campaign, department representatives… read more
Alabama reconsiders texting and driving ban
The Alabama state legislature is for the third time considering a bill that would prohibit drivers from sending and receiving text messages while operating a moving vehicle. Currently, between 25 and 30 cities and communities in the state of Alabama have passed local ordinances prohibiting texting while driving. A statewide ban has previously been considered… read more
Pennsylvania’s texting ban tough to enforce
About a month after the state of Pennsylvania passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending and receiving text messages, some state law enforcement officials say they are having a difficult time enforcing the traffic safety regulation. Throughout the state, law enforcement officers have issued 37 citations for violation of the law since it took effect. … read more
Commercial Driver Medical Examiners Must Undergo Training
A new ruling has just been passed that could affect everyone who shares the road with a big rig truck. Every two years, commercial drivers are required to submit to a medical examination with the Department of Transporation. Around three million of these are performed every year in order to make sure that the driver’s… read more
NHTSA Investigation of BMW Parking Defect May End in Recall
Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008. This came about following 50 instances in which people reported… read more
Pennsylvania passes bicycle safety law
In Pennsylvania, a bill recently signed into law by the state’s governor will require motorists to take extra steps to prevent colliding with bicycles. Drivers will be required to yield the right of way to any oncoming bicycle keep at least four feet of distance between their vehicles and bicyclists. The bill will also allow… read more
Santa Monica police target unsafe motorcyclists
As part of a concentrated effort to reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents occurring on area roadways, police officers in Santa Monica plan to make the enforcement of motorcycle safety laws a top priority in the near future. Intersections where motorcycle collisions frequently occur and areas with higher concentrations of motorcycle traffic will… read more
Rhode Island considers ban on holding dogs while driving
Lawmakers in Rhode Island are currently considering legislation that would ban drivers from holding a dog on their laps while operating a moving motor vehicle, in an effort to reduce distracted driving. A bill has been submitted to the House Judiciary Committee proposes authorizing law enforcement officials to issue citations to motorists driving while holding… read more
Canadian authorities crackdown on unsafe trucking
Police and other law enforcement agencies in Ontario Canada, recently conducted a two day plan of action focused on increasing truck safety via an intensified enforcement of traffic law applied to commercial trucking vehicles. The joint-effort program includes thorough safety inspections of tow truck, big rigs, tractor trailers, and other large vehicles. The agencies and… read more
Safety administration probes Chevy Cruze for fire risk
After receiving at least two complaints that the Chevrolet Cruze has caught fire while in motion, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the vehicle, the bestselling passenger vehicle in the General Motor’s line. GM reports receiving at least 19 warranty claims related to the Cruze catching fire, and the automaker… read more
California Highway Patrol offers attentive driving tips
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol is offering some tips for remaining safe while driving on the streets and highways. First and foremost they’d like to remind motorists across the state that text messaging or talking on a handheld cellphone while driving an automobile is against the law in… read more
Pennsylvania Bike Law Aims to Make Roads Safer for Cyclists
Pennsylvania is doing its part to make local roads safer for bicyclists. On April 2, a law will go into effect that is designed to improve the flow of traffic while keeping bike riders safe from harm. Residents of the state are being encouraged to learn more about the new rules being instituted so that… read more