Senate Bill 56 (SB 56), appears to be nearing final passage following its House approval. This bill extends Kentucky’s look back period in which previous DUI offenses count against a defendant from five years to ten years. Rep. Kelly Flood, a Lexington Democrat who introduced SB 56, said the bill will ensure more people who … Continued
Listen up, fellow Kentucky drivers. General Motors is recalling Saturn and Saab models for faulty Takata driver’s side airbag inflators. Make sure to check National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site for updates. About 200,000 GM cars are recalled as the inflator could explode once the front airbag is deployed, shooting metal fragments that could result … Continued
With approximately 34 million cars in US potentially affected, along with 7 million others worldwide that have already been recalled, the Takata airbag recall issue is far from over. The recall involves Takata airbag with defective inflators that can explode without warning. Once it explodes, the airbag sends metal shrapnel to vehicle passengers, which can … Continued
After the snow, now comes rain and fog to greet Kentucky drivers. Driving in fog can be extremely dangerous as your vision is impaired. Please be extra careful. In the Traffic Crash Analysis Report of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet from 2010-2014, an annual average of 125,771 crashes were recorded, 662 of which were fatal. Although there … Continued
We’ve talked about how dangerous texting and driving is for a couple times already. But I’ll never get tired of reminding fellow Kentucky drivers to put their phones down while behind the wheel. Letting your attention wander while you’re on the road, even for just a few seconds, can result to serious injuries. As per … Continued
Riding a bicycle is fun and healthy. For kids, there’s nothing like a day spent with their friends biking around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents happen. In April 2010, TJ Floyd, from Oldham County, suffered from a brain injury after falling off his bike and hitting his head on the concrete. Today, after seven surgeries, … Continued
As a snowstorm swept across several U.S. states including Kentucky, drivers were left to brave the slippery road conditions. In Kentucky, some motorists were stranded for hours in traffic. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet also lost one employee. He was plowing snow from highways. Christopher Adams called his supervisor to report that his snow plow had … Continued
School buses are considered the safest mode of transportation, but that doesn’t mean they’re crash-proof. Safety measures still need to be taken seriously. If they aren’t, then potentially fatal crashes will happen. In September of 2015, a 5-year-old boy died after being hit by a school bus. Jayden Hawkins, a kindergarten student from Butler County, … Continued
Did you know that it’s illegal to leave your car unattended as it’s warming up in Kentucky? KRS 189.430 states “No person operating or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition and removing the key.” This may seem harmless, but it turns out … Continued
In a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it indicated that the prevalence of drinking and driving among high school students, ages 16 to 19, has declined by 54%. That’s compared to a 22.3% decrease in 1991 and a 10.3% decrease in 2011. This report used data from the … Continued
Statistics show the nation has more elderly drivers than in years past. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), people age 60 and up comprised almost 26% of all driver’s license holders in 2014. That’s over 26% from 2004, when adult drivers represented 20.6% of driver’s license holders at that time. In addition, FHWA said … Continued
Do you have a hoverboard on your wish list this holiday season? If you do, then you will want to do some research when shopping for one or consider looking for an alternative gift all together. Hoverboards are predicted to be the top-selling gift this year. In fact, on Cyber Monday, one hoverboard was sold … Continued
Montana drivers were ranked the worst drivers this year according to a study conducted by the CarInsuranceComparison.com. Montana has high speed limits and severe winter weather. That’s a bad combination. Montana drivers were also voted the worst in 2014. Second place goes to both New Mexico and South Carolina. Related: Gas Prices Lowest Since 2008 … Continued
The holiday season is a great time to be with friends, family and even our pets. While the household may be busier than usual, don’t forget about your four-legged family members! The holiday season exposes our pets to new dangers. Don’t let a joyful occasion turn into a trip to the vet. Related: Car Safety … Continued
Thanksgiving is here! To make this Thanksgiving even more special, gas prices are set to be the lowest since 2008. If you paid around $2.07 for a gallon of gasoline in Kentucky in 2014, expect to pay less than that this year. The average gas price around the Louisville area is $1.92 per gallon. However, … Continued
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving accounts for approximately one-third of Kentucky’s collisions. Last October, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) ran a campaign called Operation Remove Aggressive, Impaired and Distracted Drivers from Kentucky Roadways (R.A.I.D.). This campaign was unique in that the operational plan was based on crash activity in … Continued
Car manufacturers strive to improve vehicle safety features. In the New York International Auto Show held in April 2015, Consumer Reports specialist Mike Quincy said they think that safety is an absolute priority among buyers. While there is an interest for safety features among buyers, a survey conducted by the University of Iowa revealed that … Continued
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury in the U.S. Crashes are also the main cause of death for U.S. teens. In fact, six teens, age 16 to 19, die every day from motor vehicle injuries. While there are many factors that can cause a crash, the main factors include: distracted driving, inexperience … Continued
The lower gas prices and better weather has allowed more people to travel. While traveling is great, it has also increased the number of traffic deaths in Kentucky. Both gas prices and weather combined with other factors like not wearing seat belts and distracted driving have caused the traffic deaths to significantly rise this year. … Continued
Avoid terrible traffic jams in Metro Louisville with the help of Waze, a community-based traffic and navigation app. In September 2015, Mayor Greg Fischer, the Office of Performance Improvement and the Public Works Department announced that Louisville was named the fifth city in the U.S. to develop a partnership with Waze. Metro Louisville has teamed … Continued
Brace yourselves! October is here, and it’s the start of the annual three-month increase of deer collisions in Kentucky. This is the time of year when the likelihood of encountering a deer on the road increases dramatically. In 2014, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported a total of 3,092 deer collisions, which resulted to 62 … Continued
In the United States, 23 million students take the bus back and forth to school daily. However, is taking a bus still safe for students? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), school buses are the safest mode of transportation for children traveling to or from school. Students are also 50 times more … Continued
According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes in the U.S. Nationwide studies revealed that nearly 80% of all crashes and 65% of near-crashes involved some form of driver inattention. In 2014, driver distraction was noted as a factor in 53,500 collisions. These crashes … Continued
Did you know the top five people you communicate with the most while on your phone can also help reduce distracted driving? According to a study by AT&T, 80% of drivers are willing to stop or reduce using their phone if one of their top contacts asks them to stop. Another 70% of people surveyed … Continued
Like drunk driving, driving while under the influence of drugs can also take lives. In Kentucky, state officials are testing portable roadside drug test kits to curb drugged driving. These kits include a mouth swab and a screening device that can analyze saliva samples for up to 10 drugs within minutes. Supporters say this will … Continued
