January 17, 2017
Citations for Distracted Driving Have Doubled in Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Troopers report writing over twice as many citations for distracted driving over the past year. In total, 513 citations have been handed out to drivers looking at their phones while driving in comparison with a total of 231 written last year. This increase is thought to be due to the state’s effort…
February 3, 2016
Middletown Car Accident Lawyers Warn About Letting Others Use Your Car
Did you know that the owner of a car could be held responsible for a Middletown, RI car accident even if they were not driving? Most vehicle owners do not think about this and it is common for them to allow other people, such as their friends or family members, to use their vehicle. Suppose…
December 5, 2014
What Leads to Most Traffic Stops in Rhode Island? Speeding!
A recent study that looked into 300,144 traffic stops in all 39 Rhode Island communities over an 18-month period found that an overwhelming number of traffic stops are for speeding. The study, conducted by the Northeastern University Institute on Race and Justice looked at traffic stops between Jan. 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. Granted,…