2012

Police in Cornwall, England are encouraging people to call them when they spot drivers who are texting while driving. This is a part of the Distracted Drivers Traffic Enforcement Campaign. A hotline has been set up for drivers to call when it’s safe to do so.  This is being done to promote public safety and… read more

Over the course of 12 hours, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally already saw three fatalities.  The deaths occurred on Sunday and Monday, and to counteract further tragedy, safety officials are stressing the need for safety.  Police are particularly concerned about alcohol usage and speeding.  The other worry is that the beautiful scenery can provide a distraction… read more

A new opinion column discusses the necessity of London adopting measures that could promote bicycle safety throughout the city.  Cyclist fatalities have reportedly stayed at high levels even as pedestrian and motorist fatalities have declined, while serious injury rates among cyclists actually increase by around 25% every year.  The author argues that improvements need to… read more

Despite the fact that both texting while driving and talking on a handheld phone while driving have been illegal in Yakima, Washington for more than two years, people still do it.  In fact, the Captain of the Yakima Police Department says 2011 saw 600 citations handed out to offenders.  An offense runs a violator $124,… read more

In Largo, Florida, the police department is placing decals on its squad cars which state “Share the road, it’s the law.”  The decals are designed to bring awareness to the fact that motorists are required by law to give bicycles at least three feet of space when passing.  Cyclist groups asked the Large Police Department… read more

In a bid to improve officer safety, the Arizona Highway Patrol has opted to make modifications to their troopers’ motorcycles.  They have switched from Concours handlebars to Helibars Horizon ST14 multi-adjustable handlebars.  A spokesperson for the AHP stated that the old models were simply not comfortable, and over longer shifts could imperil officer safety.  Once… read more

As many more people turn to their bicycles as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to driving to work, it becomes ever more important to heed necessary precautions.  In North Bay, Ontario though, many bicyclists are increasingly riding on the sidewalk, prompting the local police department to announce a crackdown on such a practice.  The initiative… read more

Distracted driving is considered a national epidemic, with a push in Washington to have a nationwide ban on texting while driving. In a new report, Axon cameras worn by cops in Burnsville, Minnesota allow others to see evident distracted driving through their perspective, where they observe swerving, inconsistent speeds, prolonged stopping, and careless operation of… read more

In Maryland, Anne Arundel County police have started implementing “Operation Eagle” to cut down on distracted driving. The program enforces safe driving practices and warns distracted drivers. In addition to texting and driving, distracted driving can include handling pets or eating, according to the police. Readers at the Broadneck Patch have reported witnessing other drivers… read more

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about texting while driving.  With fatal accidents becoming increasingly commonplace, numerous state and local governments have passed texting while driving laws. In many areas, though, these laws have proved to be nearly impossible to enforce, which has some officials frustrated. The law that has been… read more

An increase in bike riders on the Texas A & M University campus has also led to an increase in citations issued against such persons.  University police estimate that they give out 10 to 15 tickets every week.  The big problem, according to officials, is that many students simply do not comprehend that they’re held… read more

We’ve all seen erratic drivers on the roadway, or hear about it in the news, but perhaps the best way to bring attention to this important subject is by referencing celebrities alleged to have engaged in the same practices. Recently, pop superstar Justin Bieber was ticketed by police for driving higher than the legally mandated… read more