Driving Safety

Speedsters in Connecticut are now met with flashy signs that show their speed back at them, catching any onlooker’s eye too. These signs pack a punch, nudging drivers who hit…

October 6, 2024

Florida’s more than **just** fun in the sun, though some folks sure get carried away. Picture this: a woman in Florida enjoys one too many drinks and takes off in…

October 5, 2024

A **cell phone ban** for drivers put into action in California back in 2008 looks like it’s working wonders. The California State Office of Traffic Safety has shared some fascinating…

October 5, 2024

A brand-new scientific study suggests that giving **drivers incentives** to steer clear of really busy areas and certain times of day can totally help **tame traffic**. A lottery which rewards…

October 5, 2024

A fresh survey from J.D. Power and Associates reveals that folks in the U.S. are now opting for cars with **smaller**, **better engines** instead of the fuel-guzzling giants of the…

October 5, 2024

Cracking down on a **big safety problem**, Louisiana’s lawmakers push bills targeting drunk drivers. New laws ramp up penalties for **repeat offenders** and hand police extra tools to check if…

October 5, 2024

The Arizona Trail is shut from Forest Road 303 at Watson Tank to where Forest Road 310 meets 301 by Lockett Lake. This closure is a result of **thick smoke**…

October 5, 2024

New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg **tried to push** a new idea last year—a so-called ‘crash tax.’ This plan aimed to charge folks up to **$495** if they got into an…

October 5, 2024

Nevada took the lead last month by okaying **driverless cars**, becoming the first state to register them for state roads. California wasn’t far behind, getting a step closer by passing…

October 5, 2024

The Connected World Conference from June 11-13 shines a bright light on the **risks of distracted driving**. Peggy Smedley, editorial director/publisher of Connected World magazine said, “In 2009 more than…

October 5, 2024