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Road Carnage: The Silent Global Epidemic We Must Stop

Tuesday, 05 February 2019 by Michael Dreznes

Road carnage has silently become one of the deadliest epidemics in human history, claiming over 60 million lives in 60 years. Despite advances in vehicle safety and infrastructure, fatalities continue to rise. This urgent call to action outlines how policy, education, and political will can reverse the trend—if we act now.

Published in Traffic Safety

Tagged under: Decade of Action, Global Road Safety, Road Carnage, Traffic Fatalities

“It Can Wait: Preventing Tragedy Behind the Wheel”

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 by David Wallace

Texting while driving remains one of the deadliest habits on U.S. roads. This blog explores the tragic story of Angelina Holloway and shares crucial safety tips, including how drivers can change behavior for the sake of loved ones. Remember: no message is worth a life. It can wait.

Published in Distracted Driving, Traffic Safety

Tagged under: cell phone use while driving, driver behavior, Road Safety, texting while driving, traffic fatality prevention

Crash Reconstruction in Court: Why Judges Need Scientific Knowledge

Tuesday, 10 April 2018 by Justice Speakers Institute

By Guest Author: Professor John Kwasnoski Motor vehicle crash cases have become more and more technical with the evolution of so many forms of digital evidence and the prolific use of expert testimony in both civil and criminal cases. Computer animation and simulation are commonly offered into evidence, along with the digital data from cell

Published in Traffic Safety

Negligent Entrustment and the Cost of Employer Oversight

Monday, 26 March 2018 by Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

A tragic crash in Michigan highlights the deadly consequences of negligent entrustment. This blog explains how poor hiring decisions, fatigue, and lack of corporate safety policies can lead to legal and financial ruin. Learn how employers can reduce liability and protect lives through proper vetting, training, and risk management.

Published in Corporate Safety, Road Safety, Traffic Safety

Tagged under: commercial driver safety, corporate traffic safety, Employer Liability, Negligent Entrustment, Vicarious Liability

Crash, Not Accident: Why Words Matter in Traffic Safety

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 by David Wallace

Every day, thousands of people are affected by traffic crashes. Yet, they are often called “accidents,” implying that they are unpredictable and unpreventable. However, with 94% of traffic crashes caused by human error [1], most are neither random nor unavoidable. The phrase crash, not accident more accurately reflects the reality that these events are largely preventable. Changing how

Published in Traffic Safety

Tagged under: Drop the A Word

New Year’s Resolutions to Prevent Roadway Tragedies

Tuesday, 09 January 2018 by David Wallace

Each year, thousands make New Year’s resolutions—but few commit to road safety. This blog urges life-saving choices like sober driving, seatbelt use, and eliminating distractions. With over 90% of crashes tied to human error, these resolutions can protect you, your loved ones, and your community.

Published in Traffic Safety

Tagged under: distracted driving, impaired driving prevention, New Year’s safety, road safety resolutions, traffic crash reduction

Safe Winter Driving Tips: What Every Driver Should Know

Tuesday, 14 November 2017 by David Wallace

As winter weather sets in, drivers face hazardous road conditions. This blog outlines five key safe winter driving tips from NHTSA and AAA, plus essential car maintenance advice. Learn how to stay safe, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions before and during your winter travels.

Published in Traffic Safety

Tagged under: car maintenance winter, distracted driving in snow, NHTSA winter driving, safe winter driving tips, winter road safety

Drug Recognition Experts: How DRE Officers Identify Impaired Drivers

Tuesday, 04 April 2017 by Justice Speakers Institute

By JSI Associate Thomas Page, Drug Recognition Expert Emeritus The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, procedure, and police officers constitute a systems approach to identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting the individual who drives while under the influence of a drug or drugs. The program and procedures were initially developed in the 1980s by Los Angeles, California, Police

Published in Drug Testing, Impaired Driving, Traffic Safety

Distracted Driving: As Dangerous as Drunk Driving

Tuesday, 06 December 2016 by David Wallace

Did you know December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month? Did you know that distracted driving is included in impaired driving prevention month? Did you know that using a cell phone is as dangerous as impaired driving from alcohol or other drugs? If you use a cell phone while driving, this article is for you. For

Published in Corporate Safety, Distracted Driving, Traffic Safety

Tagged under: Cell Phones, Impaired Driving Prevention Month, National Transportation Safety Board

Preventing Heatstroke: Protecting Children and Pets

Tuesday, 26 July 2016 by David Wallace

3 Tips To Avoid Placing Your Child Or Pet At Risk For Heatstroke Have you ever walked out to your car, opened the door and sat down inside, only to get back out because of the heat? Have you ever put your hands on the vehicle’s steering wheel and jerked them back because it was

Published in Traffic Safety

Tagged under: NHTSA, Safe Kids