Week of August 23, 2021
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State DOTs Supporting Labor Day Enforcement Campaign
AASHTO JournalState departments of transportation from across the country are helping State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) and law enforcement agencies step up efforts to reduce drunk and drug-impaired driving ahead of and during the Labor Day holiday.
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Back to School Fleet Safety
Work Truck MagazineIt’s the end of summer and one thing is certain – kids across the country are going back to school. Over the next few weeks more and more kids (55-million-plus according to AAA) will be picking up their backpacks and heading out the door to grow and learn.
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Over 20% of Collisions Linked to Bad Brakes
Automotive FleetAn estimated 22% of collisions involving light vehicles were attributed to brake-related problems, according to 2015 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reducing those statistics — as well as avoiding violations and penalties — is why automotive fleet owners should be cognizant of Brake Safety Week, which commences Aug. 23 and runs through Aug. 28.
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Drivers and Pedestrians Have to Get Used to Sharing the Road Again After the Pandemic
ABC-9"Part of the issue was in COVID, people really got out. That was the big push," said Garry who is the grant coordinator for Hamilton County Safe Communities. "Let’s get outside. Let’s take walks. Let’s be around. More cars were speeding. More cars were not paying attention because there was less traffic on the roads.”
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As Highway Deaths Rise and Seat Belt Use Drops, GM Rolls Out Buckle-up Feature
NBC NewsWith highways deaths at a 15-year high, experts have pointed to a decline in seat belt usage — prompting safety advocates and auto manufacturers to look for ways to get people to buckle up again. General Motors, for one, has dusted off an idea from the 1970s, introducing a new system that prevents motorists from shifting into gear until they’re belted up.
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Chances Of Collisions Involving Urgently Underway Police Cars And AI Self-Driving Cars
ForbesA police car that is in a rush might end up coming to an intersection that presents a red light to the vehicle. Rather than coming to a stop, the officer is likely to proceed into the intersection and do so under the belief and hope that cars coming from the other sides will not intervene. This has got to be one of the most unnerving moments for an officer. A car that has the green light might proceed into the intersection and plow broadside into the speeding police car.
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Anti-Drunken Driving Events Kick Off in Maryland, Virginia Through Labor Day
WTOPDrunken driving prevention and awareness campaigns are being held in Maryland and Virginia ahead of the Labor Day holiday. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam kicked off the 20th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI enforcement and public education campaign on Thursday. The initiative uses sobriety checkpoints and patrols designed to get impaired drivers off the roads.
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NTSB's Graham is on a Mission to Reduce Rear-End Crashes
Heavy Duty TruckingMichael Graham is on a personal mission to reduce the number of rear-end crashes. The National Transportation Safety Board member told a group of fleet and supplier representatives that he believes one way to do that is by installing collision avoidance systems on trucks.
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Roanoke Police Dept. Launches Traffic Safety Initiative, Reminding Drivers of School Zone and Bus Safety Laws
NBC-10 NewsTraditional schooling has seemed like a distant memory due to so many changes brought on by the pandemic. As the new school year begins with a more traditional feel, law enforcement is reminding drivers of school zone and bus safety laws. On Tuesday, the Roanoke Police Department posted about a driver who was ticketed for driving 52mph in a 15mph school zone.
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