Truckers oppose new safety regulation
In 2017, USA Today reported on labor violations in the trucking industry resulting in drivers being overworked, underpaid, and treated like “servants.” Rogue trucking companies violate safety [...]
North Carolina woman injured in road rage incident
A shooting attributed to road rage that occurred on Interstate 440 in November caused the shutdown of a portion of the Raleigh Beltline, reported WNCN. A 22-year-old woman suffered serious, but [...]
GM asks regulators to protect automakers from self-driving car liability
As crashes involving self-driving vehicles earn news coverage, it’s not surprising that automakers are already taking self-protective action with a view to their potential liability in such [...]
Could my medications cause a DUI offense in North Carolina?
Many of the over-the-counter and prescription drugs that most of us take for relief of common symptoms of colds and allergies can make us so sleepy that we are six times more likely to be [...]
Bicycle riders and bike lane crash risk
Like all Americans, residents of North Carolina are being urged to improve public health by adopting more active lifestyles, including biking and walking—instead of driving all the time, no [...]
Safer cars help older drivers stay on the road
After years of discussing strategies for getting older drivers to stop driving, opinions are changing. According to Jane Brody of the New York Times, “When a crash occurs involving an older [...]
DUI laws in North Carolina
“Drunk driving in North Carolina is a very serious offense, and even more so when drunk driving leads to the death of innocent people,” emphasizes the northeast-nc.legalexaminer.com. The state’s [...]
Distraction is the most common cause of vehicle crashes
What is the most common cause of vehicle crashes? Distracted driving is at the top of the list. According to the results of research conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute [...]
The opioid epidemic and dangerous driving in NC
According to the North Carolina Governor’s office, North Carolina experienced a 73 percent spike in opioid-related deaths between 2005 and 2015. Opioid overdose also claimed the lives of more [...]
