Governor Corbett Signs New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law
Two weeks ago today, Pennsylvania became the 30th state to make texting and driving illegal. The bill was signed into law by Governor Corbett on November 9. The new Pennsylvania distracted driving law makes it illegal to send, read or write a text based message while driving a vehicle that is in motion. The prohibition […]
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Teaching Older Drivers New Tricks
Often, we concentrate our discussions of traffic safety on new teen drivers. However, in all fairness to the teens, it is not only teenagers who present a risk. Older drivers may also present risks. Facts to Consider Most older drivers took drivers’ education at a time when cell phones didn’t exist, when the radio wasn’t […]
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Three Things That You May Not Have Told Your Teen Driver That Could Save Their Life
You’ve told your teenager (probably countless times) to wear their seatbelt, to put down their cell phone, and to limit the number of kids they has in the car with them. You’ve warned her about the perils of speeding and you’ve drilled into her the dangers of drinking and driving. All of that is critically […]
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What to Do When a Hired Driver Causes a Car Accident
Whether you are in a taxi cab or a limousine you are hiring a driver to get you from Point A to Point B safely. While there are situations that your driver can’t control that may cause a serious accident, you have the right to expect that your driver will exercise reasonable care in order […]
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Will a New Bill Protect Young Pennsylvania Drivers?
Late last month, the Pennsylvania Senate sent a bill to the Governor’s Office that would hopefully better protect young Pennsylvania drivers by making significant changes to teenage driving rules in the state. Specifically, the bill would limit the number of other teen passengers who could ride in cars with drivers under 18, increase driver’s education […]
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What to Do When You are Hurt by a Car While Inside a Building
Single car, multi car, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle and truck crashes may make up the majority of Pennsylvania auto accidents, but they are not the only types of motor vehicle accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, people who are inside homes, restaurants, workplaces, schools and other structures may also be at risk of car accident injuries. What Happens […]
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Disturbing Results of Distracted Driving Study
Most drivers know that it is wrong – and dangerous – to use a cell phone while driving. And, most drivers do it anyway, according to the results of a recent distracted driving study. The study conducted by Harris Interactive, a market research company, found that 91% of drivers know that it is not safe […]
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Should the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law be Changed?
In 2003, Pennsylvania revoked its mandatory motorcycle helmet law and made it legal for the majority of motorcyclists to ride without a helmet. Since then debate has continued, and a new motorcycle helmet law has been proposed and is pending before the state legislature. Opponents of the proposed Pennsylvania motorcycle helmet law argue that the […]
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What Happens if You are in a Crash with a Pennsylvania Horse and Buggy
There is so much that is unique about Pennsylvania. One of those things is the way that buggies and motor vehicles share the road in a manner not seen in other parts of the country. Most of the time buggies and motor vehicles are able to coexist peacefully because both types of drivers are required […]
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New Developments in Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Legislation
Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted, 41- 8, to: Ban handheld cell phones while driving. This includes holding a cell phone to talk, text, surf the web, and check e-mail. Drivers would still be able to talk on the phone while driving if using a hands free device, unless they are under age 18 in […]
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