6 Reasons Why Parents Should Negotiate Driving Rules with College Students
Most college freshmen are very happy to leave their parent’s house and enjoy their freedom. But the problem is that they tend to forget that college life is not only about new opportunities, but also about responsibilities. While senior students are more responsible and independent in making important decisions, the first year students still need […]
What Do Young Drivers Think About Driverless Cars and Mobility as a Service?
Decades ago, we would only dream about cars that could drive themselves. Now, self-driving cars are the newest solution to a lesser pollution and the new experience of sitting in the driver’s place without the need to get involved. Personally, I believe that driverless cars and mobility as a service is a great thing, especially […]
Streaming Video Now a Type of Distracted Driving in Georgia
From Georgia Car Accident Attorney Scott Campbell of Shiver Hamilton. Texting and talking on the phone while driving are the two types of distracted driving most people probably think of when they hear the term. However, just about anything that can be done on a smartphone is now considered distracted driving in Georgia. As of […]
Effectiveness of Texting and Driving Bans Remains a Question
From Massachusetts Car Accident Attorney Larry Nussbaum, founder of the Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. Most states across the country have adopted some form of ban on texting while driving, including Massachusetts. However, the effectiveness of these bans has come into question. The laws tend to be difficult to enforce due to the fact that many […]
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sees Spike in Vehicle Fatalities
Through the first half of 2018, the number of individuals killed on Spartanburg County roads stands at 27. That number is double where it stood last year at the same time. With the deadliest part of the year in terms of traffic fatalities set to begin, law enforcement officials are concerned that the number of […]
Hands Free Driving Laws Get Much Stricter in Georgia
Prior to July 1, 2018, just about anyone could hold and talk on a phone while driving in Georgia. The only exceptions applied to those under the age of 18 and commercial drivers. Although texting while driving has been illegal for some time within the state, the old rules of holding a phone while driving […]
South Carolina Considering Bill Banning Holding Cell Phone While Driving
A bill being debated in the South Carolina House of Representatives would make it possible for police to charge drivers who are holding cell phones while driving, eliminating the need to prove that they were using the device to send text messages or use any other functionality other than to make calls. The current law […]
Study Finds North Carolina’s Vehicle Safety Laws Lacking in Many Areas
North Carolina’s vehicle safety laws put it in the middle of the pack when compared to the other states in the Union, according to a report issued by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, an organization that represents insurers, public health, and medical groups to increase automotive safety. North Carolina had 1,450 auto-related deaths […]
Unique Driving Restrictions in the United Kingdom
If you are planning to drive in the United Kingdom (UK) there are a number of rules, regulations and restrictions which every motorist needs to be aware of to be able to drive safely and legally – not to mention some unusual rules of etiquette to follow. We caught up with Darren from the UK’s […]
Proposed Hands-Free Driving Bill Passes Georgia House
A bill aimed at combatting distracted driving in Georgia passed in the state’s House of Representatives last month and now will go to the Senate for a vote. Sponsored by Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta), the state’s first hands-free driving bill makes it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, although using a GPS system […]