SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico legislators interested in safer roads should think twice before requiring ignition interlock devices (IID) for those convicted of drunk driving, according to the American Beverage Institute (ABI). Dramatic findings in a recently released study by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) show that interlock devices had no statistically significant effect in preventing subsequent drunk driving convictions, but they increase their users' general crash risk by up to 130%.
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All Back Seats to Get Lap/Shoulder Belts
Responding to a congressional mandate, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month directed automakers to equip the middle back seats of their passenger vehicles with lap/shoulder belts. Read More »
Recall of the Britax child safety seat
BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. 1-888-4BRITAX (888-427-4829). Model(s): All Marathon (E9L06), Wizard (E9L07), Husky (E9L30) child restraints, as well as restraints manufactured by Britax for Snug Seat under the model name Traveller Plus (E9L32). Production Dates: Marathon – 8/2/02 – 7/23/04 Husky – 8/11/02 – 7/23/04 Wizard – 7/16/03 – 7/23/04 Traveller Plus – 12/2/03 – 7/23/04 Defect: The A-Lok adjuster ... Read More »
Head Restraints Will be Higher and Closer to the Back of Your Head
Thanks to a new federal rule. Last month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told automakers the head restraints in their passenger vehicles will have to extend higher and fit closer to the backs of people's heads. Read More »
Items Prohibited on Airlines No Longer Need Be Forfeited
Since 9/11, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been commissioned with keeping airlines free from potential weapons. While performing this task, millions of innocent and often sentimental and valuable articles have been forfeited with no hope of retrieval. The deployment of ReturnKey Systems’ automated mailing kiosks (AMKs) in major international airports now offers the traveling public an alternative to forfeiture ... Read More »
AAA Cites Some of Nation’s Worst Commuter Hot Spots
AAA today released its list of some of the country’s worst “Commuter Hot Spots” and launched a nationwide grassroots campaign to urge Congress to pass the federal transportation funding reauthorization bill. The nation’s largest auto club also offered tips on how motorists can deal with the daily grind of rush hour commutes. AAA says its “Commuter Hot Spots” include some ... Read More »
What Every Driver Should Know About Winter Driving
Transportation accidents are the leading cause of death during winter storms according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With the worst of winter possibly still ahead, it’s more important than ever for drivers to take note of safety precautions for this season. Safety experts first and foremost advise drivers to slow down. Driving during cold, icy and snowy weather ... Read More »
Chrysler Group Recalls Dodge Durangos, Dakotas to Replace Ball Joints
Company will replace front suspension upper ball joints on approximately 600,000 2000-2003.5 MY Dodge Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dodge Dakota Pickups * An additional 400,000 4x2 SUVs and Pickups in the same model years to be covered with extended 10 year/100,000 mile warranty Read More »
Winter is Approaching Protect Yourself and Those You Love
Yes, we all feel the chill in the air. Skiing season, the holidays and trying to get around in snow and rain is on its way. Too bad the snow and rain interferes with our daily routine. Read More »
Electronic Stability Control Found Effective in Reducing Single-Vehicle Crash Risk
About half of the 28,000 fatal passenger vehicle crashes that occur each year involve a single vehicle. Equipping cars and SUVs with electronic stability control (ESC) can reduce the risk of involvement in these crashes by more than 50 percent. Read More »
