Insurance Rates Remain High Despite Improvements in Safety
A new report discusses how some active safety features are reducing the number of claims filed by motorists. Though motorists are submitting less claims, they aren’t necessarily paying less for their car insurance. Some active safety measures like auto-braking and collision alerts have helped reduce claims by 14 percent in some car systems, but the… read more
RFID Phone Jammer Developed to Curb Distracted Driving
Engineers from Chennai, India’s Anna University of Technology have invented a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device that stops car drivers from using their phones when the car is in motion. By using a mobile jammer, the new technology ensures that the driver’s phone will not work, though other passengers will still be able to chat away…. read more
In-Car Pet Harnesses Help Drivers Comply With State Laws
A new article discusses safe travel with with pets in the car. New distracted driving laws in New Jersey, Hawaii, Connecticut, and Arizona prohibit having an animal from riding loose in an automobile. Several companies have begun to sell products aimed at meeting the restrictions of this law, including a special harness that attaches to… read more
Police in Scotland Favor Black Boxes and Speed Restrictors in Autos
Police officers in Scotland believe that speed restrictor functions in all vehicles will help drivers slow down successfully in crucial areas like school zones. Police also favor installing black boxes in all cars driven by young drivers to monitor driving behavior and thus determine fair insurance premiums based on the data collected. These issues are… read more
Minnesota Troopers Impound Ford Pinto For Numerous Violations
A Minnesota State Trooper recently pulled over a Ford Pinto that was on its last legs, held together by a series of dangerous modifications the driver made. Among them was a hose going from a gas can, out the passenger window, and underneath the hood, where it hooked up to the engine to keep the… read more
Iowa City Police Give First Ever Citation For Texting Behind the Wheel
Iowa City Police have given their first texting-while-driving ticket. The ticket was given to a college student who rear ended another driver on Independence Day. This individual allegedly admitted to officers that she was texting while she was driving. The Iowa state law against texting while driving was put into effect at the start of… read more
Autonomous Vehicles Could Radically Alter Car Insurance
A set of questions regarding autonomous cars and their drivers is making the rounds now that Nevada has legalized the testing of self-driving cars. One of the primary questions that has arisen is, if everyone is being driven by an autonomous car, will there actually need to be auto insurance any longer? Insurance industry professionals… read more
Buckle Up For Life Expands Seatbelt Education Efforts
Toyota Motor North America and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center announced that they would be reaching out more than ever before with Buckle Up For Life, a program that aims to promote safety education. Citing disproportionate deaths and lack of seatbelt usage among African American and Hispanic children, Buckle Up For Life intends to assist local… read more
CHP Warns Parents About The Dangers of a Hot Car
A new article discusses the danger of leaving children in a heated vehicle unattended. According to the California Highway Patrol, who held a demonstration on the rising temperatures in parked cars, the internal temperature of a parked car can be 25 degrees higher than the external temperature. This is extremely dangerous for children who are… read more
Safety City Holds Ohio Car Show To Benefit Continued Education
The director and founder of Safety City, an Ohio organization that aims to reach out to students in order to improve safety education, has partnered with StreetWise Motors to hold a car show benefit in Marion County. Safety City helps children become more knowledgeable about the dangers of road safety, fires, and even guns…. read more
Prevost Recalls 400 H3-45 and X3-45 Coaches Due to Crash Hazard
Prevost is recalling H3-45 coaches of model years between 2007 and 2011 and X3-45 coaches of model years between 2009 and 2011 because of a gas pedal sensor defect. If the problem occurs, the pedal will become inoperative, increasing the possibility that a crash might take place. Prevost plans to notify customers and replace the… read more
New Bike Passing Bill Gains Support of California Attorneys
An attorney recently appeared in front of lawmakers in California to advocate SB 1464, a bill that aims to change how drivers must interact with cyclists on the road. The new law proposes that vehicles passing from behind must give a cyclist three feet of space. The lawyer expressed his concern for safety when riding… read more
