Results are beginning to come in from the California Highway Patrol in regard to an increased patrol effort that took part this week.  A new report takes a look at those efforts with a particular focus on the Imperial Valley area.  The good news is that instances of death or serious injury resulting from traffic… read more

More than 5,000 Kenworth trucks of the 2014 model year are being recalled by Paccar Incorporated because of a problem that could potentially diminish the ability of other drivers to see the vehicles.  These trucks have an STT lamp that is reportedly in danger of shrinking, and when that occurs, the mounted retention ring meant… read more

With January 1 less than a week away, citizens of California have to be cognizant of some of the changes in traffic law that are bound to affect them in the future.  The legislature has passed certain rules that will require you to alter the way you approach motor vehicle operation.  A news release from… read more

Christmas might be over, but that certainly doesn’t mean that taking the proper precautions should come to a similar end.   You want to be able to ensure the safety of yourself and your family well into the New Year and beyond, and to do that, consider exercising some of the precautions discussed in a… read more

When an individual on foot reaches an intersection, he or she is supposed to wait there patiently until they receive the “walk” signal telling them that it’s okay to go.  That means not crossing when the red hand is solid or even when it’s blinking.  However, anyone who has been on the road in Los… read more

With Christmas behind them, many families will now be able to turn their attention to clearing all the clutter that may surround the tree.  But in doing, it’s easy to lose sight of perhaps the most important thing that will need to be disposed of promptly:  the tree itself. If you have a real tree,… read more

Recent research carried out by a website called CarInsuranceComparison.com and featured in a new report out of Los Altos, California shows what areas of the country may be the most hazardous for drivers.  Here in California, things weren’t completely dire, with the state being ranked 19th in terms of those states whose drivers are the… read more

A new editorial in the Ventura County Star finds a member of an organization called VCCool calling for the construction of segregated bike lanes in roads throughout the area.  These are different from bike lanes painted along the side of the road, as the segregated lanes actually offer additional separation between bikes and automobiles.  She… read more

A seatbelt issue has prompted the recall of numerous vehicles of the 2014 model year by Daimler Trucks North America.  The recall affects Argosy, Coronado, M2 Business Class, Cascadia, Western Star 4900, 6900, 4700, and Freightliner 122SD, 114SD, and 108SD vehicles.  A total of 26,310 vehicles could be impacted by an issue that would see… read more

Think about all the hazards that can appear on roads around the holiday season.  Persons who crawl behind the wheel without a thought given to how much alcohol they consumed at a holiday party.  Drivers on their phones asking if they need to pick anything up from the store or texting someone that they’re on… read more

Does today find you relaxing at home, looking forward to the coming holiday, or are you still scrambling around trying to get the last few gifts on your list?  If you fall into the latter category, then you’ll need to make sure that you approach shopping in the safest manner possible.  To do so, you… read more

Vehicle safety has come a long way over the years, and 2014 is sure to see even more advances in this regard.  Today, systems are available that help a driver stay within their lane and avoid collisions with upcoming automobiles, and over the next few years, these will likely grow more common.  Plus, the overlap… read more