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A year ago in the state of New York, a law went into effect banning the use of cellular devices for texting while driving. Since last year, there have been over 20,000 tickets issued across the state and almost 3,400 issued in Queens alone. This law was put into place to curtail the dangerous epidemic… read more

With gas prices on the rise, perhaps one of the most important topics on drivers’ minds is that of fuel economy.  Everyone seems to have some secret tip designed to get the most bang for your buck, and luckily, a new article from Consumer Reports puts these tips to the test. Many people believe that… read more

Tired of potholes?  Officials and residents in the city of Boston certainly are.  A spokesperson for the public works department says that, on average, crews have to repair about 19,000 such driving hazards every single year.  But officials are hoping that a new app can be used to cut down on costs and make the… read more

A new study looks at the efficacy of motorcycle helmets in regards to protecting an individual’s face.  The study, which was conducted by a University of California surgeon and published today in the Archives of Surgery, involved researchers sifting through National Trauma Data Bank injury records.  Researchers determined that motorcyclists who utilize a helmet are… read more

A rise in motorcycle accident fatalities has led various Montana officials to stress the need to comply with motorcycle safety regulations.  13 deaths have occurred throughout the state so far this year, up from 11 at the same point last year.  A member of the Helena Police Department advises riders to get licensed properly.  This… read more

Texas Pride Trailers has recalled 10 DTFLB trailers of the 2012 model year because their Dexter Axle brake actuator pumps have the potential to wear down prematurely and cause the brakes to stop working.  The compromised braking power would make the trailers more likely to crash. Texas Pride will contact people who purchased the trailers,… read more

On July 18, a recall of diced celery and onion mix and diced and slivered red and yellow onions was announced by Gills Onions due to the possibility that the items are tainted by listeria. No other Gills product is affected nor was there any illness reported in conjunction with the recall. Listeria can lead children,… read more

In an editorial from the Times-Herald of Newnan, Georgia, the author warns of the safety hazard created by distracted drivers. Two common causes of distracted driving are talking on cellphones and texting, even after the Georgia legislature outlawed texting while behind the wheel.  These aren’t the only distractions out there, though.  A reader e-mailed the… read more

On Friday, July 20, four new laws were passed in Illinois regarding highway safety, with three of those laws revolving around cellphone use. Commercial drivers are no longer able to use handheld phones whatsoever, plus, there is now no cell phone use allowed by anyone within 500 feet of an emergency zone or within areas… read more

Glaval has announced a recall of 381 buses (Titan, Titan II, Entourage, Universal, Apollo, Concorde II, Sport, Primetime) that carry either the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The recall comes as a result of a hazard wherein a wheelchair occupant may inadvertently roll over the roll stop and sustain a fall or injury while… read more

Navistar has issued a recall on 16 International Lonestar vehicles built between January 29, 2009 and February 21, 2011. These vehicles come with the Harley-Davidson option package. The feature codes for such packages are 27DRV and 28 DRV. Corrosion and fatigue can lead to cracks forming in the wheels, which could in turn cause the… read more

Marines at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California are among the many drivers who fail to obey a state law prohibiting drivers from using a hand-held device while operating a motor vehicle. On any given day, at least one Marine on the base is pulled over for violating this law, according to data from the… read more