December 15, 2017
Federal Officials Say Georgia Trucking Firm Had No Regard for Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Georgia-based trucking company, to immediately stop all interstate and intrastate operations after a federal investigation found the company poses an imminent hazard to public safety. According to an FMCSA document, on Aug. 11, a truck operated by the company on I-95 in Virginia, failed to…
August 17, 2017
New E-DUI Law Takes Effect in Washington State
Washington’s new distracted driving law went into effect on July 23, which means drivers will now get a ticket for being on the phone or holding any electronic device while behind the wheel. According to a Fox news report, state troopers say they will hand out warnings for six months. However, if a trooper decides…
August 14, 2015
August Is Considered the Most Dangerous Month to Drive
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records going back to 1994, the most dangerous month for driving is August, and Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive. Random Facts About the Month of August: August is named for Julius Cesar’s grandnephew Augustus. The Roman Senate decided he should…