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NHTSA Warns Against Drinking and Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is raising awareness about increased drunk driving associated with Super Bowl Sunday. The federal agency launched its annual “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign to remind drivers about the dangers of drunk driving, highlighting the fact that Super Bowl Sunday is no exception for this behavior. Drunk […]
NHTSA Shows Increase in Traffic Deaths During 2016
Traffic fatalities increased by nearly eight percent during the first nine months of 2016, compared to the same period during the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA report estimates there were 27,875 deaths within the first nine months of 2016, compared to 25,808 fatalities reported during the first […]
Left-Lane Misuse Causes Traffic Congestion, Accidents
On California highways, it is not uncommon to experience slow drivers in the left lane, aggressive drivers and congested highways. These problem areas lead to countless accidents every year. While drivers view the left lane as an opportunity to pass slower moving vehicles and reach their destination more quickly, there are certain restrictions for when […]
California Drivers Ranked Among Worst in Nation
California has been ranked as having the second-worst drivers in the U.S., according to a study conducted by Quote Wizard, an insurance company comparison website. Quote Wizard analyzed statistics gathered from its own reports and the Federal Highway Administration to identify state fatality information and the number of accidents involving speeding tickets, DUIs and additional […]
California Launches Campaign to Address Drugged Driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is targeting drug-impaired driving with a new campaign directed at informing the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. The “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze” campaign launched after California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana, during the November election. California […]
Distracted Driving Common in Parking Lots
Although distracted driving is often associated with highway travel, it is also prevalent in parking lots. As many as two-thirds of drivers admit to being distracted while driving in parking lots, according to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC survey revealed that 66 percent of drivers admit they have made […]
AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase by One Million Since 2015
The 2016 Thanksgiving holiday season is projected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, with the highest number of people traveling since 2007, according to AAA. During the Thanksgiving holiday period, which is identified as Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 27, AAA expects there to be an estimated 48.7 million people […]
Year-Long Distracted Driving Campaign Aims to Improve Roadway Safety
Distracted driving causes an estimated 3,000 fatalities across the country each year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initiated a year-long safety campaign targeting adult drivers to reduce driver distraction across the state. The Adult Distracted Drivers traffic safety program, which runs through September 2017, will conduct more than 100 driving enforcement operations throughout California. […]
Teen Accident Deaths on the Rise
Fatal teen auto accidents have spiked almost 10 percent since 2014, according to a recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Through interviews with driving instructors, AAA found that speeding, distracted driving and poor visualization of the roadway were the top mistakes teen drivers make while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
“5 to Drive” Campaign Promotes Safer Teen Driving
A new campaign intended to counter the rising number of teens killed in car accidents is underway through a collaboration with the Citrus Heights Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA). The initiative, called the “5 to Drive” campaign, encourages parents to have conversations with their teens before they begin driving on their […]
Highway 99 Ranked Most Dangerous in U.S.
California State Route 99 has just been declared the deadliest road in the U.S. According to an independent study conducted by ValuePenguin, the 424-mile highway that stretches across Central California has the highest number of deaths per 100 miles compared to any other road in the country. The survey analyzed data from the National Traffic […]
California Passes Bill Making All Smartphone Use While Driving Illegal
On Monday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that will make it illegal to use or even hold a smartphone while operating a motor vehicle in California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and is intended to reduce collisions and fatalities related to cellphone use while driving. A press release […]