New Truck Regulations Took Effect July 1 But Will They Make You Safer?
As of July 1, 2013 new truck regulations to prevent driver fatigue and related accidents went into effect. The regulations, first announced in December 2011, limit the average work week for truckers to 70 hours and require that drivers be provided with rest breaks. What Impact Will This Have? The government anticipates that 85% of […]
What Others Think of the NTSB Recommendation to Lower the Drunk Driving Threshold
Earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that each of the fifty states lower the current 0.08% blood alcohol content (BAC) definition for drunk driving to 0.05% BAC. The government argues that fewer drunk driving crashes will occur and the effort will save lives. The move to lower the drunk driving threshold […]
May is Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month may be more important than ever with the number of registered motorcycle drivers rising in Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, the number of motorcyclists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has increased by more than 50%. From 2011 to 2012 the number increased more than 10%. Last year, there were 854,493 registered […]
Pet Distraction: Study Finds Pets May Distract Older Drivers
There may not be a crying baby in the back of the car and drivers may not be checking their smartphones to see if their bosses need them urgently. However, a new study says pet distraction could be putting drivers over the age of 70 at risk. Specifically, older drivers may be at risk if […]
New Health and Safety Study Released About Pennsylvania Fracking
More than 70 adults from Bradford County, Pennsylvania recently participated in an important fracking study. Researchers presented the study at the American Occupational Health Conference in Orlando. They found that people who live near fracking sites are concerned that their health problems are related to fracking. Pennsylvania Fracking Concerns Specifically, the study asked 29 questions […]
Will Your Child Be Safe When You Go On Pennsylvania Amusement Rides This Summer?
The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and the warm weather attractions are beginning to open in our region. As the Pennsylvania amusement parks and mobile carnivals begin to open, it is important to be aware not only of the fun your child might have and the price of souvenirs, but also of the […]
Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Accident: Hands Free Is Not The Same as Risk Free
The results of the first major study about the safety of voice activated texting while driving is in and the results are troubling. The study found that it is just as dangerous to use voice activated texting while driving as it is to use your hands to type a text message while driving. More specifically, […]
