Birmingham Student’s PSA Advises Against Distracted Driving
A high school student in Birmingham became a runner-up in a nationwide contest that tasked teens from around the country with creating a public service announcement warning people about how dangerous distracted driving can be. The radio clip features two friends in a vehicle. One passenger says they will text for the driver, but the… read more
Ohio’s Jefferson County Fair Offers Distracted Driving Simulator
Visitors to the Jefferson County Fair in Ohio will be able to try out a distracted driver simulator until August 19. The simulator allows drivers the chance to drive while facing distractions, therefore letting citizens see firsthand the danger inherent in using cellphones while driving without actually getting hurt. The Deputy Director of the Ohio… read more
Distractions and Intersection Infractions Targeted in Sault Ste. Marie
The traffic division of Sault Ste. Marie’s Police Service has started an enforcement program aimed at distracted drivers. The penalty incurred by a driver for using a cellphone while driving is $155. This law has been in place for two years. And all throughout August, officers will be stopping drivers at intersections for failing to… read more
Ontario Officials Try to Curb Distracted Driving With New Campaign
The Ministry of Transportation has partnered with the Ontario Provincial Police and CAA South Central Ontario to create a campaign that aims to reduce distracted driving. The Transportation Minister believes that Ontario’s roads are safer than anywhere else on the continent, and officials would like to keep it that way. Recent studies have shown that… read more
European Officials Impressed by Mazda CX-5’s Air Braking Tech
The Mazda CX-5 has been awarded the top safety pick award from NCAP for the technologies it has placed inside. The European Car Safety Council was so impressed with Mazda’s air braking technology that they want it to become a standard in cars across Europe by 2014. The car utilizes technology to determine if an obstruction… read more
New Zealand’s Safe Pick Helps Consumers Pick the Right Used Car
Safe Pick is a tool a consumer can use to pick a safer used car based on their budget and taste in automobile. Two cars on the safety rankings list are the Volvo S40 of the 1997 through 2004 model years and the Honda Accord of the 2003 through 2007 model years. The New Zealand… read more
Back to School Safety Tips for Adult Drivers and Child Pedestrians
Summer is just about over, and children from across the country are getting ready to head back to school. In a new report ostensibly geared toward the state of Arizona, the local AAA branch offers tips to parents that are designed to help ensure the safety of their children as they embark upon the new… read more
Google’s Self-Driving Cars Go 300,000 Miles Without an Accident
By now, autonomous cars have entered the national consciousness in a big way. Although they’re still a ways off from widespread production, the good news just keeps on coming. Yesterday, Google, a company that’s been at the forefront in developing such technology, announced that they reached 300,000 test miles without an accident taking place. That… read more
Anchorage, Alaska Sees Decrease in Bicycle Accidents
Police in the city of Anchorage, Alaska are optimistic that a recent decrease in bicycle accidents will continue for the foreseeable future. Only 43 bikes have crashed into motor vehicles thus far in 2012, in comparison with 77 last year. And the really good news is the fact that there have been no fatalities. Some… read more
Lyndhurst Council Votes Cellphone Ban Down In Wake of Ohio Law
Ohio recently passed a ban on texting while driving, making the act a secondary offense for adults. For teens, texting or talking on a phone will be a primary offense though. Given the stringency of the new law, the city of Lyndhurst has opted not to put forth their own cellphone ban. The vote by… read more
Alteration of Concrete Tests Calls Bridge Safety Into Question
The safety of various bridges throughout the state of California has been called into question due to reports which seem to suggest that tests on concrete used during construction have been altered. Many bridges, including the Bay Bridge, are included. A team of engineers with Caltrans unearthed the information, but Caltrans itself has said that… read more
Sam’s Choice Burgers Recalled by Kenosha Beef for Injury Threat
Sam’s Choice Fireside Gourmet Black Angus Beef Patties Bacon and Aged Cheddar products have been recalled by Kenosha Beef International. The items come in a two pound carton and were available in seven states. Thanks to a consumer complaint, Kenosha was alerted to the fact that pieces of a gasket may have become lodged within… read more
