A safety class is now being required for students who want a parking pass at Beaufort High, according to a series of local news agencies. The principal of this South Carolina high school saw too many students being involved in fatal auto crashes and decided to act. Now, all students who wish to have a parking permit must learn about road safety and the importance of not being distracted while behind the wheel. The program is 4 and a half (read more)
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20
Aug
2012
Traffic Safety Grants Distributed To States
The state of California has received a new traffic safety grant according to the California Office of Traffic Safety also known as the OTS. According to the news, the grant that the state has won is a total of $77 million in federal funding, which will be used in campaigns associated with traffic safety. The United States government is giving the grant to state and local government agencies to help traffic safety enforcement to prevent accidents and keep roads safe. (read more)
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10
Apr
2012
Number Of Crash Fatalities In California Drops
Multiple news agencies have been reporting on the fact that fewer people were the victims of traffic crashes in Orange County in the past year. An official release recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in Orange County alone, 105 traffic fatalities were reported in 2010, which accounts to 49 less fatalities than the total amount of crash deaths reported in 2009. The federal agency’s release goes on to reveal that the number of deaths related to (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news articles, a recent study performed by researchers at the UC Berkeley has revealed that the California’s ban on the use of all hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel has been proved to be fully effective. The official announcement released early this week has shown that there has been a significant decrease in driver deaths in the state and researchers are confident this was only possible because of the California’s recent ban on any handheld device use while (read more)
Read MoreIn a press release, California State officials announced that Californian roads have continually become safer for the last five years in a row. New data compiled on crashes on California roadways shows that fatality crashes dropped almost 12 percent in the state last year. According to the state Office of Traffic Safety, the total amount of fatalities in California was 2,715, which is a significant decrease from the highest recorded amount of 4,333 back in 2005. In correlation, the national (read more)
Read MorePaso Robles will experience sluggish traffic Wednesday as about 50 head of cattle make their way through city streets as part of the kickoff for the California Mid-State Fair, report news sources. According to the Paso Robles Police Department, authorities expect traffic to slow between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The annual urban cattle drive will start at the intersection of Highway 46 and Golden Hills Road at Golden Hills Auto Center. Cowboys will guide the cattle through the city, (read more)
Read MoreAs a Los Angeles car accident attorney, I am especially concerned about preventing accidents and accident-related injuries. There are several articles about how to best use the rear-view mirrors on your vehicle. Proper setting and use of your rear-view mirrors can help prevent accidents and injuries and save lives. Center mirror Position your center mirror so that it points directly toward the back of your vehicle and you can see the entire back windshield. You may need to adjust the (read more)
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20
Jan
2011
Volvo Rewarded for Pedestrian Detection System
A new system designed by Volvo could prevent a potential pedestrian or rear-ending car accident.
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06
Dec
2010
Program Teaches Safety to Seniors
A program was created to help families talk with senior loved ones about driving and teaches those drivers safe practices.
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16
Nov
2010
More Californians Buckle Up For Safety
California drivers and passengers are increasingly using their seat belts and buckling up for safety to prevent injury.
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