2012

Officials in the state of Massachusetts want to cut down on the number of fatalities that occur along train tracks.  Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail already stresses pedestrian and rail crossing safety through an initiative called Operation Lifesaver, and numerous other programs have been created to further stress the importance of safety.  Samaritans of Boston has… read more

A grant has been issued to New Jersey’s Atlantic Highlands Police by the state’s Division of Highway Traffic Safety so that the community can improve pedestrian safety in the area.  The nearly $14,000 grant will allow officers to stake out intersections in plain clothes so that they can catch motor vehicle operators who fail to… read more

In Quincy, Massachusetts, officials’ attempt to curb pedestrian injuries and fatalities appear not to have had an effect as of yet.  Even though April saw the launch of a pedestrian safety initiative involving crosswalk painting, traffic adjustment, and education, the city has actually seen a rise in pedestrian accidents from two years ago, from 49… read more

A spat of motorcycle accidents in Knoxville, Tennessee has led safety officials to call upon all riders to drive safely.  The mayor of Knox County was involved in one of the crashes, while two police officials were involved in two others.  Those collisions ironically took place during a “Ride for Life” event.  The state’s highway… read more

Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500 trucks of the 2009 and 2010 model years are being recalled by Chrysler.  44,300 vehicles suffer from a defect wherein poor adhesion could lead to the loosening of a pinion nut on the rear axle.  This could cause the axle itself to lock into place, leading the driver to lose… read more

Girls’ embroidered denim shorts of the Pink Angel brand have been recalled by Buy Buy Baby.  The clothing item was imported by the New York City-based Franshaw, and around 1,170 pairs of shorts are affected.  At issue is the fact that studs on the pockets can come off, thus creating a choking threat.  The shorts… read more

Savvy consumers take a number of necessary precautions before moving into a home that has been previously owned.  A variety of inspections must be carried out to ensure that a given residence is going to be safe.  However, there is one threat that might be hard to detect, and in turn, families all across the… read more

Have you been in an automobile accident, or your vehicle is getting old, and you’re in the market for a new vehicle?  If so, then you might want to pay attention to this next story, as it provides a cautionary tale to those looking to get a great price on a newly purchased automobile. Last… read more

The organization American Bikers Aiming Toward Education argues that there’s no need for a law mandating helmet usage astride motorcycles in Michigan.  The group points to recent statistics which show a 4.5% decrease in the number of fatalities following the law being revoked in 2011.  The Office of Highway Safety Planning disagrees, though, stating that… read more

A labeling error has led Starcraft RV to announce the recall of AR-One travel trailers of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  76 vehicles might have a label which directs the user to install a tire that does not have a rim with a diameter that would be conducive to safe travel with these vehicles. … read more

Dutch Aire and Dutch Star motorhomes of the 2008 through 2010 model years are being recalled due to an issue with the independent front suspension.  Newmar announced the recall, which affects 278 vehicles.  There might be contact between the suspension’s upper control arm and the front brake chambers.  The brakes could then drag, overheat, and… read more

At Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida, the students recently received a lesson in safe driving. AT & T brought high tech texting while driving simulators to the school as part of their It Can Wait campaign. The program is designed to communicate that texting while behind the wheel is a dangerous practice,… read more