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Bill 16, which took effect in Alberta almost a year ago, may not have the effect lawmakers intended, according to a new opinion piece. It is supposed to prevent distracted drivers from committing such acts as texting or talking on a cellphone while driving. Though the number of tickets has increased, there has yet to… read more

According to a new report, the K9 Car Fence provides a way for dogs to ride in the car safely and conveniently. The prototype was a contraption of bungee cords that drew strange looks from neighbors, but now it has reportedly been refined for production.  Devices like these are becoming increasingly important, considering that some… read more

Several firefighters received training from the National Fire Protection Association in an area that many across the country may have overlooked. The training, which took place at the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg, was centered around how to safely respond to automobile accidents when the vehicle in question is an electric car. There are a… read more

According to a Sheriff’s Deputy in Hancock County, Mississippi, too many car crash injuries occur that are preventable.  Many times it’s a simple matter of making sure that kids are strapped into their car seats correctly. A Mississippi health educator states that 90% of people on the coast aren’t using their car seats the right… read more

Drivers in California will now be allowed to text as long as their devices are completely hands-free. The new law was proposed as a way to take advantage of this new hands-free technology.  A report gives further detail on the amount people could expect to pay in fines.  Violators, including those who simply tap a… read more

There has been a recall issued by Panline USA on the Alex Model 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline. Though no incidents have been reported yet, there exists the possibility that the handlebar could break, posing a fall threat to children. About 8,000 units were sold between January and March of 2012. Consumers should contact the company… read more

Safe Kids and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took part in a press conference at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Wake Tech Public Safety Educational Campus. The accompanying demonstration was intended to call attention to the dangers that occur when children are trapped in vehicles during hot weather. Experts say that deaths resulting from hyperthermia in… read more

Distracted driving is considered a national epidemic, with a push in Washington to have a nationwide ban on texting while driving. In a new report, Axon cameras worn by cops in Burnsville, Minnesota allow others to see evident distracted driving through their perspective, where they observe swerving, inconsistent speeds, prolonged stopping, and careless operation of… read more

Driver distractions aren’t a new concern, according to a new report that we’ve previously touched upon. In 1930, the Massachusetts registrar of motor vehicles wanted to ban car radios due to their potential to distract drivers. He argued motorists would need to remove their hands from a wheel to search for a station and that… read more

In Maryland, Anne Arundel County police have started implementing “Operation Eagle” to cut down on distracted driving. The program enforces safe driving practices and warns distracted drivers. In addition to texting and driving, distracted driving can include handling pets or eating, according to the police. Readers at the Broadneck Patch have reported witnessing other drivers… read more

A recall has been issued for Samuel Lawrence Furniture’s sleigh beds due to a fall hazard. Owners of full and twin-sized Bordeaux Collection bed frames are to be informed that the headboard and footboard hardware can detach after excessive loosening. Models being recalled are 8070-242 and 8070-243 for the full-size and 8070-232 and 8070-233 for… read more

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about texting while driving.  With fatal accidents becoming increasingly commonplace, numerous state and local governments have passed texting while driving laws. In many areas, though, these laws have proved to be nearly impossible to enforce, which has some officials frustrated. The law that has been… read more