Elkride and Bighorn Silverado Vehicles Recalled for Explosion Risk
Heartland RV has announced the recall of seven Elkridge and Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles of the 2011 through 2013 model years. This is due to the fact that there was a possible manufacturing error wherein the liquid propane line featured in the RV might have been improperly installed. If the propane leaks and finds… read more
Distracted Driving Ban Passed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota residents packed Carnegie Town Hall for the City Council’s vote on a new distracted driving ban that could hit offenders with a $200 ticket if they are caught texting and driving. The city council members voted unanimously for the ban, citing the benefit it would hopefully provide to public safety. Residents… read more
Greenwood, South Carolina Might Soon Ban Texting While Driving
Texting and driving is one step closer to being illegal for Greenwood, South Carolina citizens. The City Council supported the mayor’s proposal to make texting while behind the wheel an unlawful act. The law currently awaiting approval would make it illegal for drivers of all vehicles to both read and send text messages. It would be… read more
Illinois Official Warns Drivers About Distracted Driving Danger
The Director of Safety Programs at the Illinois Department of Transportation says that although texting behind the wheel has been against the law for two years running, it is still a threat to safety that shows no signs of abating. He also stated that they are using a campaign to inform people of the danger…. read more
Ottawa Police Issue Hundreds of Tickets Throughout Labor Day Weekend
Drivers in Ottawa this weekend might have been confronted by an increased police presence. Police officers in that area issued over 350 tickets to motorists throughout the Labor Day weekend. Most were for speeding offenses, but there were a few distracted driver tickets, as well as citations issued because of alcohol impairment. To learn more… read more
Florida Lacks a Texting Ban, But Local Businesses Pick up the Slack
Even though the state of Florida has not banned texting while driving, many local employers are still doing their best to get people to stop the practice. Companies like Disney World and Darden Restaurants have rules targeting the act and are teaching their employees the dangers of what can happen when behind the wheel and… read more
Only a Few Holdouts to State Distracted Driving Laws Remain
Many states and cities are jumping on the bandwagon to ban texting while driving. With Ohio enacting its own ban recently, it joined 38 other states that have some sort of law in place. Only six states don’t have any sort of ban. South Dakota is one of those states without a ban, but one… read more
Princeton, Illinois Police Chief Happy With Distracted Driving Law
The Governor of Illinois has designated September as Texting and Driving Awareness Month. Illinois previously became the 17th State to ban the act of texting while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The ban has not met with much resistance from people in Bureau County. In Princeton, the police chief says the community has not… read more
Fruit Recalled by Real Foods and Charlie’s Produce for Illness Risk
Charlie’s Produce Anchorage, Alaska and Real Foods Kent WA. are recalling several of their cut fruit products because of the threat of salmonella posed by the mango contained within these items. Several different fruit cups and other items have been recalled, each having a use-by date no later than September 5. Anyone who has purchased… read more
300 XC70 and S80 Vehicles Recalled by Volvo For Crash Hazard
300 XC70 and S80 vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Volvo due to a glitch in the Central Electronic Module. The message that warns drivers of under-inflated tires will not be turned on because of an error that occurs after 15 minutes of driving over 25 miles per hour. This could… read more
82 Ambulances Recalled by SJC For Potential Injury Threat
82 Marque and McCoy-Miller ambulances of the 2012 model year are being recalled by SJC Industries. The ambulances have mounting bolts on the ambulance boxes that were not torqued correctly, causing the bolts to possibly detach. The result could be an ambulance box being dislodged from the vehicle’s chassis and causing a serious injury should… read more
Mazda Video Shows Teens and Pros Alike Imperiled by Distracted Driving
In order to educate people about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving, Mazda has produced a video showing professional drivers and teenagers taking part in a simulator that demonstrates what it is like to be driving and texting at the same time. Both categories of people found their driving imperiled, even the… read more