Unlicensed Drivers In New York Targeted
Initiatives are taking place in New York to track down and take off the road folks driving vehicles without a state-issued driver’s license. Each year in New York hundreds of thousands of people are...
View ArticleCalifornians Might Be Taxed For Driving
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission in California kicked off a study called “Vehicle Miles Traveled” to figure out how to gather funds for fixing roads and supporting public transport. This...
View ArticleHOV Lane Markings Confuse Some Florida Drivers
The announcement came out that the high occupancy vehicle lanes along Interstate 95 in south Florida, stretching from Miami Gardens Drive to Sunrise Boulevard, would be taken out during road work. Now,...
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Arizona Considers Stop-Arm Cameras For School Buses
A recent report by the company American Traffic Solutions last year alone nearly 1,400 drivers failed to adequately stop for school buses while they were loading or unloading passengers. That is a...
View ArticleAlabama Debates Vehicle Inspections
Alabama folks reckon vehicle check-ups could boost safety on the roads by making sure cars are not falling apart. One unscientific poll even said that about 80 percent of people thought these...
View ArticleIowa Man Nearly Sets DUI Record
A man in Iowa got stopped by police for possibly driving drunk, only for them to find out his blood alcohol level was .627. That’s almost 8 times more than the state’s legal limit for DUI and similar...
View ArticleAT&T Texting Simulator Makes Rounds In NY
The ongoing battle about the risks of texting while driving rages on, even though multiple studies indicate that drivers who text get distracted, and distracted drivers lead to more crashes than those...
View ArticleReading While Driving Is Distracting
If you’re driving and checking this message, hit the brakes! Glancing at your screen while steering is really a big no-no and could be one of the most hazardous distractions, second only to napping on...
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North Dakota Last State To Require Graduated Licenses
This past January North Dakota became the last state in the union to require a form of graduated driver’s license program for first time drivers. These programs are designed to help new drivers...
View ArticleMore Bike And Pedestrian Lanes Coming
People traveling down Route 347 in the Smithtown-Hauppauge area might have noticed the hustle and bustle of ongoing road work. There’s a buzz surrounding this project because it’s all about creating a...
View ArticleSome Positive Surprises In Teen Driving Behavior
Teenagers have been hitting the road with more caution these days. Based on the 2011 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, young folks are driving more safely compared to a decade back. Some cool stats...
View ArticleTraffic Fatalities Increase In AZ
Living or traveling through Arizona? Take it slow and drive carefully. Last year, traffic-related deaths jumped by almost 10 percent in the state. Some folks warn this might keep climbing as more and...
View ArticleCalifornia Cracks Down On Drunk Drivers
Count California in on the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign happening all across the nation until early September. All over the state, police officers are stepping up to catch folks who choose...
View ArticleArizona Winds Pick Up Again; Drivers Are Warned
Drivers need to watch out for surprise dust storms in Arizona, thanks to the state’s tricky winds. With the recent long, hot, dry summer, Arizona deserts are likely to produce sudden strong wind storms...
View ArticleFlorida Turnpike Gets New, Safer, Cable Barriers
Florida’s Department of Transportation and the Florida Turnpike Authority are busy making the Florida Turnpike safer for drivers. They’re doing this by putting in new, improved cable safety barriers....
View ArticleTexas Drivers: Here’s Your Sign
The Texas Department of Transportation sure means business after checking out a recent traffic safety audit. This report shows that even though traffic deaths have dropped across the state over the...
View ArticleSchool Cars Face Stricter Guidelines
The Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn, approved a law that focuses on safety standards for vehicles in the state’s public schools used for driver’s education lessons. The new legislation was prompted by...
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How to Handle a Traffic Violation in NYC: Tips and Fines
Have you received a traffic violation in NYC? This guide covers everything you need to know about violations, how the Traffic Violations Bureau works, and your options when faced with a traffic...
View ArticleMichigan Testing “Crash Avoidance” System
Over 3,000 drivers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, have been trying out a cool system that lets their cars chat, aiming to prevent crashes. The test is being funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation who...
View ArticleOrlando Struggles With Pedestrian Vs. Car Accidents
Police in Orlando and all over Central Florida zero in on drivers who ignore pedestrians’ right to cross, as well as those folks stepping outside of crosswalks without a “walk” signal. The effort began...
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