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Increased numbers of pedestrian deaths in 2015

Greater numbers of people walking near California roadways can impact the number of pedestrian deaths in a given year. Additionally, an increase in driving activity could contribute to greater potential for fatal accidents, including those that affect pedestrians. On a national scale, declining gasoline prices in 2015 may have played a partial role in an… read more

Vehicle maintenance tips for good-working brakes

A large number of California residents rely on their vehicle to get them to their workplaces safely in all types of weather conditions. Therefore, as one of the most important components of a vehicle, the braking system should always be kept in tip-top condition. There are some tips to help motorists detect the condition of… read more

Report looks at data on fatigue in truck drivers

With concerns about truck driver fatigue and road safety in California and throughout the country increasing among regulators and law enforcement, a satisfactory solution has not yet been found for measuring the condition. Drivers’ Fourth Amendment rights to avoid an unreasonable search and seizure were found in 2011 to have been violated by Minnesota State… read more

Multiple injuries reported in California crash

One person was seriously injured, and up to six others suffered minor injuries in an accident involving five cars that took place at 6:05 a.m. March 8. Police say a Hyundai Sonata was going at a high rate of speed while traveling north on Sepulveda Avenue when it collided with a Yukon Denali that was… read more

A Google self-driving car found to have caused accident

Californians are probably well-aware that Google has been testing its cars on the state’s roadways. The company has previously reported that its cars have been in 17 accidents, but none of those accidents were the fault of the technology. On Feb. 14, however, one of the self-driving cars actually caused an accident because of a… read more

Proposed law would mandate ignition interlocks

Every year, many people are injured or killed when they are hit by drunk drivers. A proposed law in California, SB 1046, would mandate that all people who are convicted of driving under the influence install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. The bill is being sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving along with the… read more

Crash during test drive kills car salesman

A California car salesman was killed in a crash during a test drive in Ontario on February 23. The driver was suspected of being under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. According to police, a 28-year-old man lost control of the Corvette he was test driving, and then slammed into a… read more