Dangerous driving habits are on the rise, with the most predominant one being distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,308 people were killed by distracted driving in 2022. But did you know distracted driving isn’t just texting and driving? Any activity that takes your attention away from safe driving is considered distracted driving. Since April is…
Are There Penalties Against Drowsy Driving? Maggie’s Law, also known as the National Drowsy Driving Act, is a New Jersey law that imposes penalties on drivers who cause accidents while sleepy or tired. Specifically, any motorist who has gone without sleep for over 24 hours and caused a fatal accident can be charged with vehicular manslaughter, punishable by up to…
According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, an estimated 2,295 people die in motor vehicle accidents during major holiday periods. Several factors contribute to this alarming statistic, including heightened traffic volumes, unpredictable changes in weather conditions, and the distractions associated with holiday celebrations.
7 Safe Driving Tips for a Safe & Secure School Zone Updated for 2023 Driving cautiously in school zones isn’t just mandatory in Pennsylvania but across the country. According to the Transportation Research Board, 25,000 children are injured while walking to or from school every year, and more than 100 are killed.
Limit Driving Distractions this Summer No matter what time of year, plenty of things can distract you while driving. However, more potential distractions can arise in the summer with nicer weather, children being out of school, a vacation mindset, and increased traffic. Despite these issues, it’s important to promote a safe driving environment all season long.
According to an annual survey conducted by AAA, dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise. From 2020-2021, actions including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol have increased, with 24% more drivers getting behind the wheel despite being over the legal limit to drive.
This winter marks the first season “Christine’s Law” is in effect in Pennsylvania. This new law requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following a heavy winter storm.
*Updated for 2024* As the temperatures drop and it starts to snow again, we must be cautious of the increase in ER visits this weather brings. No matter what you’re doing this time of year, accidents and injuries can happen any time, any place.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, nearly 900 people are killed and 76,000 people are injured yearly in car accidents due to winter weather.
Between July 2020 and June 2021, 2.1 million animal-related vehicle accidents occurred, and 1.3 million of these accidents involved deer. In Pennsylvania alone, PennDOT reported more than 5,800 deer-related crashes in 2022.
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