With the highest auto theft months of July and August fast approaching, the results of a survey reveal that Americans need to do more to protect their vehicles from theft. Read More »
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Lane Courtesy is a Safety Tool
Every holiday season, highway safety is given increased emphasis. During these campaigns, the extremely important concept of lane courtesy (also called lane discipline) is often overlooked. Read More »
Parents and Caregivers, Safety Seat Inspections are Still Needed
As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) releases its new 'Ease of Use' child passenger safety seat ratings system parents and caregivers still need to consider obtaining child safety seat inspections. Read More »
Booster Seats Provide Significant Protection From Injury Through Age 7
The use of belt-positioning booster seats lowers the risk of injury to children in crashes by 59 percent compared to the use of vehicle seat belts. Read More »
DOT Releases Preliminary Estimates Of 2002 Highway Fatalities
Alcohol-related highway fatalities increased again in 2002 while the majority of passenger vehicle occupants killed were not wearing safety belts, according to preliminary estimates from the U. S. Department of Transportation?s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With overall highway fatalities also up slightly from 2001, the grim statistics underscore the need for better state laws that address the causes of ... Read More »
DOT Releases Preliminary Estimates Of 2002 Highway Fatalities
Alcohol-related highway fatalities increased again in 2002 while the majority of passenger vehicle occupants killed were not wearing safety belts, according to preliminary estimates from the U. S. Department of Transportation?s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read More »
Common Sense Prevents Car Theft
Car thefts increase in the summer, partly because many juveniles prone to crime are out of school for the summer, and may turn to stealing on “nothing-to-do” summer days. The Pennsylvania Automobile Theft Prevention Authority warns that car owners make it too easy for a thief. I’m amazed at the number of cars with keys I notice outside places like ... Read More »
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Auto Theft
Why do thieves steal cars and which cars do they want? These questions and others are answered in this informative article. Read More »
Protect Your Car From Thieves
The family vehicle is the second most expensive investment most people make next to their homes. While some progress has been made, auto theft continues to be one of the nation’s most costly property crimes, amounting to approximately $7.6 billion annually. In the U.S., a car is stolen every 21 seconds, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. The sad ... Read More »
NHTSA Releases Major Research Report on Crashes Involving Pedestrians in U.S.
Nearly one in five pedestrians killed on America's roadways is the victim of a hit-and-run crash, according to a major research report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Read More »
