According to a series of news agencies, lawmakers in Florida decided to change the rules when it comes to traffic signals in order to make the length of yellow lights shorter than what federal standards recommend. The reports indicate that after the period in which the signals keep the yellow lights on was shortened, communities in Florida were able to collect over $100 million in revenue with red light cameras installed at multiple intersections across the state. According to the (read more)
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16
May
2013
Florida Communities Shorten Yellow Light Lengths
Multiple news agencies have indicated that in the UK, over 1,000 drivers were asked if they believed Apple or Google would be more capable of developing auto safety technologies than automakers. The survey was carried out by CarSafetyRules.com and the results may be surprising to some. According to the agency, about 47.2 percent of all drivers reported they are sure smartphone technology has made drivers more distracted than ever while 35.4 percent report that pedestrians are not paying enough attention (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news agencies have been covering surveys indicating that drivers appear to be more interested in owning vehicles with better and more reliable connectivity features than safety functions. These surveys show that drivers who are very interested in connectivity are more likely to overlook safety features. Due to the rise in the surveys, European agencies decided to carry their own survey to learn more about how often drivers purchase vehicles based on the presence of safety features. According to a (read more)
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06
May
2013
Make Your Home Accident-Proof For The Summer
It’s important that certain household hazards are contained when you have small children around. The Consumer Reports issued a statement reporting that parents should always be alert of certain risks common household products and areas in your house could pose to children. Safety advocates urge parents to make sure they remember to ensure their children are safe by performing a full safety check around all parts of the house to make sure that your home is “accident-proof” during the upcoming (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news reports show that the number of products that contain caffeine has been going up considerably in the last couple of years. Everything from sodas to even ice creams now are packed with caffeine. According to the Food and Drug Administration, only one product was allowed by the agency to be made with caffeine back in the 1950s: cola. Nowadays, every type of product may contain caffeine, even seemingly harmless gum and Cracker Jack’d Power Bites. Caffeine can negative (read more)
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03
May
2013
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Event Announced
Multiple news agencies have indicated that a motorcycle safety awareness group is organizing an event to promote safety and awareness among drivers and motorcyclists. The American Bikers Aimed Toward Education will be hosting its Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Rally on Sunday and is counting on the participation of several residents. They hope to make people aware that drivers must always be alert and on the look out for motorcyclists. Speakers are being brought to the event to talk about how (read more)
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that Toyota has issued a recall for all units of the 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruisers after it was noted that these vehicles come with an extra light kit that could be too bright and pose a crash risk. The Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits could pose a risk because the intensity of the lights could be enough to be distracting or blinding to motorists in oncoming vehicles. This issue is a (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that the popularity of bicycle riding has been increasing in the past years. Children have been riding their bikes more often and have been starting to do so at a very young age. Going for a bike ride is a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy. Safety experts have been encouraging parents to teach their children how to safely avoid accidents and injuries by teaching them some important lessons on how to follow (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news sources have been reporting that while looking for fire extinguishers, some consumers may feel compelled to purchasing aerosol fire sprays due to the product’s low price. The tempting purchase may seem like a good idea at first but if you analyze the risks associated with ignoring how certain aerosol sprays could actually make the fire worse, you will surely prefer to purchase a fire extinguisher instead. Consumer Reports tested some of the sprays to find that in certain (read more)
Read MoreAs summer approaches, multiple law enforcement agencies have been reporting that they are stepping up enforcement to make sure motorists follow safety regulations. Distracted and intoxicated driving are real issues but other problems related to safety features that vehicles are required to have are also being enforced. In Canada, law enforcement agencies are looking into making sure car owners are operating vehicles that are equipped with functional and properly maintained features that have been required to be in use by (read more)
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