Next week will see the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute holding their third ever International Symposium on Driving Research.  Set to be held in Blacksburg, Virginia, the event will see traffic safety organizations and experts from around the world discussing such topics as impaired driving, teenage driving, senior citizen driving, and numerous explorations of Naturalistic Driving… read more

Residents of Kentucky who hope to improve their ability to drive a motorcycle can participate in a basic motorcycle safety course in September.  The first course will take place over Labor Day Weekend, while the second, which is aimed at female motorcyclists, will be later in the month.  Completion of either will earn a participant… read more

Ducati has announced the recall of 1199 Panigale motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years produced between March 16 and July 12 of this year. A defect could cause the steering damper to loosen, which could cause drivers to lose control of the motorcycle.  Once owners receive a notification from Ducati, maintenance can be… read more

The Board of Directors from the Area 30 Career Center in Greencastle, Indiana will be sending certain high school students to participate in an Ivy Tech conference on the dangers of distracted driving.  The conference’s goal is to try to reach as many teens as possible and show them the reality and consequences of texting… read more

The Glendale Police Department has just received a big grant to help them put a stop to drunk and distracted driving. The department received a total of $377,550 from the California Office of Traffic Safety to help them crack down on reckless drivers and institute pedestrian safety measures in the city. Glendale’s police chief said… read more

The B&M Manufacturing Company has announced that they are recalling 18 Haul-Rite boat trailers of the 2012 model year. The boat trailers came with Carlisle Transport Products wheels. The boat trailers are being recalled because these wheels may not have been tightened to the right torque and thus could cause a crash resulting from wheel… read more

Even though school is already back in session in many parts of the country, it’s still summer, which means that barbeques and various outdoor activities are still going on.  With Labor Day coming up soon, it’s important to stay safe whenever engaging in an event that is going to take place outdoors.  Thankfully, tips are… read more

With the school season finally here, the police department of Columbus, Nebraska is warning automobile operators to use caution when approaching schools.  In particular, they want motorists to be aware of proper driving procedures when approaching a stopped school bus.  When a stop sign is extended and lights are flashing, a vehicle is required to… read more

Pedestrian Safety Month began last week in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and police in the city are taking the month’s moniker seriously.  Leading into September, police officials will be using marked and unmarked vehicles, as well as decoy pedestrians, to catch drivers who endanger persons commuting on foot.  23 citations have already been issued since… read more

In Waynesboro, Virginia, parents and students on their way to and from school can expect to see increased attention paid to those persons who violate pedestrian safety laws.  The police department has vowed to be strict in their enforcement of laws pertaining to crosswalks, seatbelts, speed limits, child safety seats, and passing school buses.  Two… read more

This past weekend, visitors to the Wisconsin State HOG Rally in Rothschild were able to take part in educational events offered by the state DOT’s Motorcycle Safety Program.  Referred to simply as THE REF, or not so simply as the Transportable High-End Rider Education Facility, the facility allowed participants to test their motorcycle smarts with… read more

13 people either died or were seriously injured because they were involved in a motorcycle crash in the city of La Habra in 2010.  In an effort to cut down on that number, police with the city will begin conducting a week and a half-long Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation.  Set to begin today, the initiative… read more