“Don’t Text and Drive Awareness Month” Declared in Wisconsin
Texting while driving in Wisconsin is illegal, but there still appear to be some people who don’t understand the consequences. To help citizens, especially teens, better understand the dangers of texting and driving, September has been declared “Don’t Text and Drive Awareness Month” throughout the state. The State Patrol hopes that making people more aware… read more
Garfield County, Oklahoma Holds Car Seat Check to Promote Safety
Automobile accidents account for more deaths of children under age 13 than any other tragedy. According to the NHTSA, every day in 2010 saw approximately two children under age 12 die in an automobile accident and another 352 become injured. Using the correct car seat can prevent your child from adding to those statistics. That’s… read more
Mother Affected by Tragedy Urges Florida to Consider Cellphone Ban
A Naples, Florida mother whose pregnant daughter was killed by a distracted driver is working to change her state’s laws regarding driving while using a cellphone. She will be taking part in a November summit in Tampa that will attempt to raise awareness, especially among Florida legislators, about the dangers of distracted driving. Right now,… read more
Without Florida Texting Ban, Employers Take Matters Into Own Hands
The state of Florida has yet to ban texting while driving, but that has not deterred local businesses from asserting their own efforts to curb distracted driving among their employees. Some companies go by an honor system or have established discounts, while others like the Miami-based Ryder System have actually begun to track their employees… read more
32 Trucks Recalled by NBC For Potential Fire Hazard
NBC Truck Equipment announced that it would be recalling 32 of its trucks of the 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011 model years after it was discovered that the units can experience overheating within the Sure Power battery separator included in the vehicle. This could lead to a fire. The company will be in touch with… read more
160 Dry Freight Trailers Recalled by Strick Over Possible Crash Risk
Strick Trailers has announced the recall of 160 dry freight single-axle trailers of the 2006 through 2012 model years. The recall is due to the suspension assembly on the sub-frame possibly becoming worn and falling off. This could cause vehicle instability resulting in a higher likelihood of a crash taking place. The company will notify… read more
Report Offers Tips on Avoiding Fatigued Driving
On this blog, we often discuss the dangers associated with distracted driving, of which there are many. But one subject that often gets overlooked in the debate over texting and cellphone usage is the danger that can be posed by exhausted driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that fatigued drivers are responsible for… read more
NHTSA Hopes Parents Know the Risks Associated with Power Windows
One of the features that come standard on many new vehicles is power windows. The most high-tech models have technology that can actually detect when an object is in the window’s path, but that’s certainly not the case among all models of vehicles. Thus, power windows can pose a grave threat to children, which is… read more
NHTSA Tips Seek to Prevent Children From Becoming Trapped in Trunks
One of the most dangerous places for a child to play is in and around a stationary car, especially during the summertime. The temperatures inside vehicles can rise drastically in a matter of minutes, and the threat is especially prevalent in the trunk. To combat the risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to… read more
British Man Accuses Himself of Racism to Get Out of Jury Duty
A man who was supposed to be a member of the jury might instead find himself put in a situation where he’s the one being judged. The incident in question took place in Great Britain and it all began when officials were set to pick a jury for a case involving assault and reckless driving… read more
Salmonella Threat Prompts Recall of FlorAlign Prebiotic Formula
The florAlign Prebiotic Formula was recently recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination. This organism has proven to be dangerous and oftentimes fatal to certain at-risk demographics. The formula, which was distributed by Eco Health, is a berry-flavored powder that comes in three sizes. Thus far, no cases of Salmonella-induced illness have been reported. Eco Health… read more
Docudrama Vividly Teaches Teens the Danger of Distracted Driving
A new docudrama by an award-winning filmmaker vividly portrays the tragedy that can result from distracted driving. To produce the film, the director employed twenty students from Pine Lake Prep School in Mooresville, North Carolina. Viewers have found the film to be so realistic in its presentation that some have even believed the vehicular accident… read more
