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A rise in motorcycle accident fatalities, from one in 2011 to six so far this year, has caused the Ohio Highway Patrol to advise riders to use caution whenever they head out on the road.  They’re also calling upon other motorists to pay close attention to the road, as most motorcycle accidents in the state… read more

Saturday found police in Stockton, California holding a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in an effort to curtail injury and death rates in the area.  Both motorcyclists and regular automobiles were targeted in areas where motorcycle riding is prevalent.  Police were on the lookout for intoxicated drivers and those persons who otherwise compromise safety in those… read more

Starting Friday, any motorcyclists in Pennsylvania who are 16 or 17 years old will have to submit to a basic rider course before they’re allowed to get on the back of a motorcycle alone.  The 15 hour course will provide participants with training geared toward defensive driving techniques, avoiding drunk driving, and more.  The hope… read more

Hurricane Isaac is bearing down on the southern part of the United States, placing citizens in its path in potential danger.  The area between Tallahassee and New Orleans is where landfall is expected to occur.  According to FEMA, persons endangered by the storm should prepare by stocking up on the necessary supplies, following weather reports,… read more

The threat of a lead contamination has led the Union City, California-based American Licorice Company to announce the recall of Red Vines Black Licorice Twists.  Only one lot (020413) of the 16 ounce version of the product could be endangered by the heightened lead levels.  The items should be brought back, and any parents who… read more

There are a lot of hazards out there that could compromise a drivers’ safety during the commute.  But perhaps one danger that not a lot of people think about is the risk posed by sunlight creating a glare that impede’s a driver’s ability to properly view the road.  This threat is especially grave when you… read more

Black boxes are a standard part of airplanes and automobiles, but not so much with bicycles, therefore leaving a dearth of information when an accident occurs.  That’s beginning to change, though, as cyclists are increasingly beginning to affix cameras to their helmets so that a hit and run crash can be recorded and the offender… read more

Cars being used to teach driver’s education in Illinois will have to adhere to new safety guidelines under a new law. A study found that many cars used in driver’s education programs were old and in unsatisfactory condition in regards to side airbag usage and crash test ratings. The new law will ensure safety conditions… read more

DriveScribe is a free smart phone application that purportedly turns a smart phone from a distraction into a coach by providing motivation for safe driving and instilling a sense of competition among drivers. After every jaunt in a motor vehicle, the application calculates how well the driver performed, providing them with a score that provides… read more

Beaufort, South Carolina want to educate the public through an awareness campaign before banning texting while driving. The first vote on the potential ban will be August 28. Six cities in South Carolina have a ban already in place, but a statewide ban failed failed last month when the Senate voted against it. If passed… read more

The FDA has announced that cantaloupes from Chamberlain Farm Produce have been recalled. This affects all cantaloupes from the 2012 season and is the result of a possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can be fatal for the young, frail, or elderly, and can cause serious illness even in healthy persons. Consumers who plan to purchase cantaloupes… read more

Undeclared sulfites in Del Campo Dried Potatoes has led to that product’s recall. The recall was announced by the Ridgewood, New York-based Optima Distributors.  The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets unearthed the threat via sampling. It is the 14 ounce size that has the issue.  Persons who are allergic to sulfites are… read more