Texting and driving is a serious problem, but Century High School students learned all about the danger this week in a fun atmosphere.  The North Dakota school’s students took part in a Students Against Destructive Decisions program that aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving.  The program is yet one more… read more

A Florida man has created an application that he hopes will combat texting and driving. The app, called “Free Safe Text,” sends automated responses to people who text a driver. The phone will also not make any sound during this time in order to promote safer driving. The app kicks in once the driver reaches… read more

One councilman wants to make enforcing Ohio’s current statewide ban on texting while driving a priority in Lakewood. While the state treats texting behind the wheel as a secondary offense— meaning enforcement can only happen when a driver is stopped for other violations— the councilman seeks to make it a primary violation in Lakewood.  The… read more

The CDC reported that there has been a large spike in the number of distracted driving-related fatalities in people younger than 20. The Attorney General of Rhode Island and AT & T are launching a public awareness campaign in the area that aims to cut down on the number of injuries that stem from the… read more

Apple has made great strides with its newest mobile devices’ ability to keep drivers from becoming distracted. The first change available via the new iOS operating software is the turn-by-turn driving directions narrated by Siri. This will eliminate the need for motorists to take their eyes off the road after each turn in order to… read more

Thousands of people die in Germany each year due to motor vehicle accidents, but new technology seeks to put an end to these deadly crashes.  Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) technology safety systems have been created and appear likely to limit crashes once the technology becomes widespread.  These technologies will be… read more

Could the microwave popcorn you keep in your household or your office actually compromise your health?  That’s what a man from Centennial, Colorado recently contended, and the courts have agreed with him. Some background is in order.  An individual used to eat popcorn from manufacturer Gilster-Mary Lee on a daily basis.  His intake was estimated… read more

Police officers with the city of Arlington, Massachusetts are taking a two-pronged approach to encouraging bicycle safety.  First, officers will seek to hand out safety information and tips to interested cyclists all throughout the area.  Then, the department intends to crack down on bicyclists who violate traffic laws.  The Captain of the APD stressed how… read more

The city of Santa Clara is set to benefit from two grants that will allow them to improve pedestrian safety in the area.  One Highway Safety Improvement Grant worth just over half a million dollars will allow the city to improve traffic signals and thus safety at one particular intersection, while a larger Congestion Mitigation… read more

In Warwickshire, Great Britain, officials are asking parents to talk to their kids about the importance of pedestrian safety.  They hope that parental influence can go a long way toward keeping kids safe as they head back to school.  It’s been suggested that parents practice the route to school with their children and stress the… read more

Last weekend found police in Stockton, California taking part in a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation.  Officers increased their presence in those areas that motorcyclists tend to descend on in high numbers.  In addition to dangerous riding behavior, officers were paying particular attention to automobile operators whose actions compromised the safety of people on motorcycles.  Intoxicated… read more

In Victoria, Australia, motorcyclists might soon be able to dart between lanes of traffic in a bid to ease congestion.  Known locally as filtering, officials are set to consider whether or not the benefit to traffic flow would be worth the possible detriment to human life.  The Australian Motorcycle Council’s chairman is in support of… read more