Jun 29

HEATH — Traffic crashes steadily have decreased on Hebron Road in recent years, but Ohio 79 through Heath’s commercial corridor remains ranked as one of the state’s most dangerous roads. In an effort to improve safety on one of the county’s busiest more

New statistics show a drop in the number of people killed in road traffic accidents across the European Union. But there is still a long way to go towards making EU roads safer for those who travel them. Figures released by the European Transport more

LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces ZIP code ranks as No. 1 for being home to the most offenders in a misdemeanor DWI compliance program run by Doña Ana County officials. In all, 191 of the 829 offenders (about 23 percent) who participated in the program in more

Jun 24

Ford's answer to foreign cars
Cherokee Sentinel, NC
It is the most fuel-efficient car built in America. Thenew Ford Fusion is also rated highly with regards to safety with a four or five star rating in crash tests in front, side and rear impact as rated by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

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Auto news highlights – June 23, 2009
ConsumerReports.org, NY
[Consumer Reports Safety Blog, Consumer Reports Kids and Car Safety hub] Mini USA announced that it will expand its 83-store network by 17 dealerships over the next year and a half. Mini has been well placed to serve increased consumer demand for

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Car safety for kids
KPLC-TV, LA
Last week, a Saint Martinville mom , forgot her five month old child was in her car when she went to work. That child become the latest to die in a hot car. Charmain LeMaire, a ER Family Nurse Practitioner at Christus St. Patrick Hospital said,

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Jun 23

WASHINGTON – Nearly half of the 1.2 million people killed in traffic accidents around the world each year are not in cars. They are on motorcycles or bicycles or walking along the side of the road. That finding, released in a traffic safety report read more

Motorists driving through construction on East Washington Avenue should be especially alert this morning while Madison police are out in the area. Starting at 9 a.m., the Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) will be read more

When a man armed with a knife and a bow stopped his vehicle on the Interstate 5 Bridge and got out about 3:35 p.m. Sunday, officials on both sides of the Columbia River went into action — and thousands of motorists came to a stop. Portland police read more

Jun 22

Business card magnets are one step better; they have an underlying practical purpose and will remain in full view in the most frequently trafficked room of the house, your kitchen. While most business cards end up lost somewhere in the house, dog continue

Jun 20

This online driver ed course satisfies the California DMV driver education requirements for students to obtain a learners permit and drivers license. read more

Jun 18

Dubuque (KWWL) — Teens are the most dangerious drivers on the road when it comes to car accidents. The Centers for Disease Control in fact reports that mile per mile, drivers aged 16 to 19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash. The read more

It’s called the Crash Course in Crash Avoidance. It’s designed to teach teens safe driving techniques - including lessons in vehicle dynamics, cornering, braking, acceleration and crash avoidance, Suffolk police said. The department is offering the 2 read more

Jun 17

Road revamps route to heightened safety, economic growth: MPPs
Sault Star, Canada
“Today's announcement means increased road safety and more economic development opportunities for Northern Ontario communities,” added Brown. Closing Huron Central's Sudbury-Sault rail line, responsible for the transportation of coil steel manufactured
Dave & Mikey's $648 million road trip SooToday.com
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Council asked to boost road extension safety
ABC Online, Australia
The Orange City Council is being urged to consider installing road safety measures along the proposed extension to the Northern Distributor. Cabonne Shire residents have raised concerns about how pedestrians will cross at the intersection with Icely

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Jun 16

ATA unveils 18 initiatives for greater highway safety
Modern Bulk Transporter, TX
Policy supporting more stringent laws to reduce drinking and driving 11. Policy supporting targeted electronic speed governing of certain non-commercial vehicles 12. Policy supporting electronic speed governing of all large trucks manufactured since
Safety Begins Behind the Wheel Transport Topics Online
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Jun 15


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Moms–Father's Day is around the corner: are you ready?
Examiner.com
with some family photographs, marbles, magnets, glue, and scissors, you can create a constant reminder for Dad of your kids. I Love You Daddy Poem: print out this adorable poem and add a photo for a Father's Day card he will never forget! Car Nut
Father's Day Gift Guide KTVU.com
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Tri-Citians remain enamored with classic cars heavy in power, curves
TheNewsTribune.com, WA
Sporting a British racing green cloak and distinctive gold wheels, the turbocharged four-cylinder Lotus is a magnet for the eyes of motorists it passes, Figley said. Figley's car is his ticket to membership in the Strictly British Motoring Club,

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Jun 13

BACK TO SCHOOL: Tampa General Hospital will have a back-to-school health fair from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at HealthPark, 5802 N. 30th St., Tampa. Free school physicals and immunizations will be available for children who will be at least age 5 by Aug more

NASHVILLE, TN ( NBC ) — A famous furry water skier is teaching kids in Tennessee about water safety. ‘Twiggy’ the squirrel stopped in Nashville Friday to put on a show, and teach the young ones about wearing life jackets. Twiggy’s owner says the more