2013

A new year means a new beginning, so maybe this year can be the time you decide to make safety a part of your annual resolution.  After all, other things like weight loss or staying away from sugary foods won’t mean much if other facets of your routine result in safety being compromised.  Instead, think… read more

California has had a ban on texting while driving and using a handheld cellphone behind the wheel for quite some time now.  But that’s certainly not the case with every other state.  Despite statistics outlining the dangers of distracted driving and groups like the National Transportation Safety Board calling for a nationwide ban on the… read more

When we’re in the midst of traffic and another automobile suddenly imperils our safety, we have recourse:  the car horn.  All a driver has to do is slam down on the horn (and maybe the brakes), and the other driver will hopefully be alerted to the presence of another vehicle and instinctively adjust their driving… read more

Officials in El Dorado County are growing increasingly concerned about the number of instances of elder abuse in the area.  Officials estimate that 2012 saw an increase of 9% in the number of occurrences.  That number could be attributable to better classification of incidents, or it could be a sign of a more insidious trend…. read more

Today will find the Bike Safety Committee of Newport Beach meeting to discuss the ways that the wellbeing of cyclists can be further ensured in the New Year and beyond.  Two recent fatalities among cyclists were what prompted the establishment of a bike safety improvements fund that would see the city matching every donated dollar… read more

Students in Clark County, Nevada were set to head back to school today, and to ensure the safety of such children, the Police Department of North Las Vegas increased their patrolling efforts.  Police officials paid particular attention to those motor vehicle operators who fail to provide the right of way to pedestrians in the process… read more

TS30 motorcoaches of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Temsa Global because there’s a chance that a certain issue could lead to a crash.  38 vehicles are potentially affected by this issue, which only presents itself at such times that the operator has placed the coach in the body lift position. … read more

In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act came into being.  Lawmakers passed this bill as a means to ensure that the food you and I consume on a daily basis could have its safety assured.  Through the act, the power of the Food and Drug Administration was expanded in a bid to prevent foodborne illness… read more

Have you ever found yourself being lulled to sleep while at the wheel of a vehicle?  If so, you’re not alone.  Recent research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that 4.2% of 147,076 respondents have fallen asleep at the wheel in the last month alone. Automobile manufacturers are taking steps to… read more

Automobile recalls typically affect one series of vehicles, or maybe a couple if a certain defective component was installed across a number of automobile types.  However, this next recall affects 12 separate types of vehicles from three separate automobile companies. The one uniting factor is the fact that the recall was in all instances initiated… read more

A new law which just came into effect in California at the beginning of this year makes it permissible for a driver to send or receive a text message so long as they do so on a hands-free, voice-operated system.  It would still be illegal, however, to text behind the wheel in any other manner… read more

Coronado and Cascadia tractor trailers of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America because there’s a chance that the TriPac Auxiliary Power Units from Thermo King could see their maintenance access panel doors come detached from the vehicle itself.  515 trailers in total could be affected by this issue.  If… read more