Vermont Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers
Vermont legislators might get tough on distracted driving, planning to more than double the fines for drivers nabbed texting while driving and considering a ban on cell phone use on the highway. The...
View ArticleWashington D.C. Lowers Traffic Fines For Some
Washington D.C. figured that some traffic fines weren’t quite right, and took the unusual step of actually lowering them. It is worth noting that very rarely, if ever, do lawmakers make a decision to...
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‘Map Checking’ Violates Distracted Driving Ban In California
The California Court of Appeals this week ruled that using your cell to check a map while driving violates the states distracted driving ban. The plaintiff in the case had tried to argue that he didn’t...
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Thousands Violate State’s ‘Move Over’ Law
New York was one of the last state’s to enact a ‘Move Over’ law which required drivers to slow down and move to an outside lane when approaching a stopped police or emergency vehicle providing...
View ArticleTeen Texting While Driving Doubles In Two Years
Trying to grab the attention of drivers, especially young teens, has been like pulling teeth despite big safety pushes. Yet, the number of teens texting behind the wheel has shot up, actually doubling...
View ArticleDistracted Driving Now A ‘Primary Offense’ In Maryland
Maryland’s law against distracted driving has been around for years, stopping drivers from using handheld phones on the road. It only counted as a secondary offense, though, so even if a cop spotted...
View ArticleNew York Uses Tech To Solve Parking Problems
Living in New York and having to drive can feel like a never-ending treasure hunt. Parking spots seem as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. When you finally spot one, it’s a mad scramble to dig...
View ArticleHit-And-Run: You Will Be Caught
Police in New York have identified the person they believe was behind the wheel in an accident that tragically took the life of a 4-year-old girl 45 years back. Yes, that’s almost half a century ago,...
View ArticleIndiana Teen Drivers Must ‘Graduate’ To A Full License
Indiana joins many states in using a probationary or graduated system for teen drivers. This program helps teens get their licenses step by step. It limits driving at certain times and requires teens...
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State Laws Regulate Epileptic Drivers
Along with regulating safe driving for everyone, state laws also address issues which might affect otherwise safe drivers. Certain medical conditions can affect a drivers ability to operate a vehicle....
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Voice Texting No Better For Drivers
Texas A&M University’s Transportation Research Institute released a new study which shows that even when a driver uses voice-activated technology to send a text message they are just as distracted...
View ArticleNY Deer In The Headlights
May and June bustle with deer activity in New York State. With Spring here, deer roam far and wide. Young deer nibble fresh grass for the first time, does start their search for mates, and bucks join...
View ArticleConnecticut Ready To Set Tougher Distracted Driving Law
Connecticut lawmakers believe that distracted driving is a public safety hazard that needs more focus. They are determined to make sure everyone stays safe by toughening the state’s law that already...
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Reinstate Your License At Texas.gov
Texas understands that you might not have been the best driver in the past and are willing to demonstrate that you’ve changed, and will earn your driver’s license back. That’s why they created the web...
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Wisconsin Pushing Mandatory Sentences For DUI
A Wisconsin Assembly is planning to hold a hearing this week to consider mandatory jail sentences for those who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. It only applies to those who are...
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Few Distracted Driving Citations Handed Out
A new nationwide report conducted by USA Today shows that although 39 states plus the District of Columbia currently have laws on the books making some form of distracted driving (such as talking or...
View ArticleNY Wins The Contest For Longest Commute (Again)
Every New York driver wins the prize for traveling the longest back and forth each day. Yes, New York has once again won the contest for longest daily commute, with most drivers spending almost 35...
View ArticleDistracted Driving To The Extreme In California
A woman cruising down a bustling highway in California felt something slither by her legs. Peering down, imagine her surprise at spotting a ringed snake! Instead of jumping ship through the window, she...
View ArticleSuspended License Yields Felony Charge
Marion Williams, a 59-year-old from Roosevelt, Long Island, has had his New York driver’s license suspended at least 201 times. That’s a jaw-dropping amount, isn’t it? And just when you think it...
View ArticleNTSB Pushing Lower Standards For DUI
The National Transportation Safety Board said that dropping the drunk driving limit to .05% blood alcohol content could really cut down on car crashes and deaths on the road. Unfortunately for the NTSB...
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