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Thousands of trailers are being recalled because of an issue that could impede visibility as well as navigation ability.  If you own one of the following trailers, it’s imperative that you heed the directives of the recall to protect yourself and your fellow travelers. The Keystone RV Company announced the recall, which affects Recreational Trailers… read more

A company based in Elk Grove, California known as ADEPT Driver has been attempting to spread the word about the importance of a ban on even hands-free texting and driving.  Their latest effort centers around relating to citizens the results of research from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation. That report, known as Driver Distraction and… read more

Many people unknowingly put themselves in danger when they fail to take the proper precautions when crossing railroad tracks.  The city of Plainfield, Illinois is in the midst of Train Safety Awareness Week, and some of the tips the agency is offering would be valuable to Californians as well. Whether in a vehicle or on… read more

Could caffeinated gum be the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of regulation of the caffeine industry?  That seems to be the conclusion reached in a new report focusing on the Food and Drug Administration’s recent vow to more closely examine the impact that high levels of caffeine could have on teens and… read more

The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking to get the word out about May’s designation as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  To that end, they will be holding a press conference in Panorama City on Friday in which various commanding officers and other representatives will be speaking about the issue.  Automobile operators will be asked to… read more

Testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture has revealed the presence of Salmonella in a sample of TAHINI Sesame Paste from the Long Island City, New York-based Krinos Foods.  As a result, the company has announced the recall of the product.  The recall affects that TAHINI which came in a one or two pound jar… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a communication warning consumers about the deleterious side effects that could be presented if they take Samsca for too long.  The drug, which is typically taken by those suffering from euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, will receive a new label detailing the potential threat posed when a user takes… read more

A ban on cellphone usage at the wheel has drawn one step closer in the state of Illinois.  Yesterday, a Senate Committee approved the measure, setting the stage for a debate in front of the full legislative body.  The state’s House approved the ban back in March.  If the handheld cellphone driving ban becomes law,… read more

May is just a day away, and with motorcycles taking to the roads in ever larger droves, it’s no surprise that the month is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  Drivers of cars have been used to having the roads to themselves for awhile, and thus it’s important to emphasize safety even more than you… read more

No sooner do we bring you word of the likelihood of a texting and driving ban in the state of Florida than one simple action place the entire matter in jeopardy.  In the course of a day, proponents of the measure have gone from guarded optimism to outright worry. That’s because the Florida House today… read more

The San Diego-based SmartDrive Systems has released the results of a study that looked at the prevalence of distraction among the drivers of commercial vehicles.  The results are somewhat disheartening, as they show that distraction is fairly common even among the drivers of vehicles whose large size makes them particularly dangerous if an errant maneuver… read more

Florida is inching closer to the passage of a ban on texting and driving at the state level, but that’s not the only distracted driving-related measure being considered by lawmakers.  In fact, another law that was recently passed by the House targets the cellphone habits of commercial drivers. Specifically, the law makes it illegal for… read more