2012

The Chairwoman of the Terrebonne Parish Council in Louisiana will be introducing a resolution during the September 26 council meeting related to texting while driving. The council is likely to vote in favor of supporting AT & T’s “It Can Wait” campaign.  Approximately 48% of teenagers between 12 and 17 years of age have been… read more

A problem presenting itself across the United States is the improper use of child safety seats while driving. A large number of parents have issues with proper installation or have made poor selections in terms of the type of seat they buckle their child into. Over 20 police agencies recently came together in Wilmington, North… read more

Texting and driving was the cause of 100,000 automobile crashes in 2011 throughout the country. The state of Texas has been trying to pass a law banning texting while driving, but the bills have all gotten vetoed by the governor. Because of this, Lubbock is attempting to pass their own ban at the local level…. read more

In Ottawa, car insurance company Allstate conducted a survey to see how many distracted drivers they could spot along a single intersection in an hour. The result was 91 drivers who were eating, drinking, looking at passengers, or even worse, texting. Police say that this is a recurring problem and that many people just don’t… read more

Transparency.  It’s available in many industries, yet notably missing in the one area where it matters the most:  medical care.  Although some strides have been made at various institutions across the country, that progress is hardly the norm at a large majority of hospitals.  A recent report in the Wall Street Journal from a doctor… read more

Citizens across the world are beginning to turn to bicycles and even their own feet in a bid to cut down on pollution and save money on their commute.  But with this increase in different types of traffic comes previously unrealized safety hazards, leaving many city planners and technology companies to try to come up… read more

The self-driving car is on its way.  At this point, it really does seem more like a matter of when than if.  We’ve previously reported on the ways that automakers are attempting to wrest control of a vehicle from humans’ error-prone hands, and now a columnist with the Wall Street Journal is offering up his… read more

The threat of a Salmonella contamination has reared its head once again, only this time, it took an outbreak affecting at least 29 people across 18 states before the safety measure manifested. Trader Joe’s announced the recall, which concerns Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter only available in their stores.  The item has been taken off… read more

West Virginia has incorporated message boards onto their interstates and turnpikes as an added reminder to drivers not to text and drive. Drivers who are caught texting will be subject to a $100 fine. The Governor of the state proposed the legislation that targets texting and driving and is also encouraging parents to discuss the… read more

4,000 Club Car LCC utility vehicles and golf cars are being recalled. There is an issue with the fuel tank filler neck, which can crack and leak fuel, possibly causing a fire in the process. Ten instances of a crack in this component have been reported, although fires and injuries have apparently yet to take… read more

A free car seat check was recently held in El Centro, California by the California Highway Patrol.  The event was designed to help parents learn how to safely install their child’s safety seat according to manufacturers’ guidelines. Inspectors also made sure that the seats were up to safety standards. A properly installed safety seat can… read more

In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the State Patrol are doing all they can to make parents and guardians aware of child passenger safety. One of the main things parents need to make sure of is that their child is using the right car seat for their… read more