According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, Kentucky recorded a total of 672 highway fatalities in 2014 alone. Of those, 521 were in motor vehicles and 319 of them, or 61%, were unrestrained at the time the incident occurred. That’s an alarming rate. If more people would properly wear their seat belt, then more … Continued
Buying a used vehicle requires more than just finding the most budget-friendly model. Every used car has its own history, and it’s important that you look into this before closing the deal with the seller. Don’t get tricked into buying a used car that looks good on the outside. You need to know what the … Continued
Trek is recalling nearly one million bicycles equipped with front disc brakes due to a crash hazard. The recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015. About 900,000 units in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada are affected by the recall. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an open quick … Continued
Kentucky is proud to join 24 other states in implementing the interlock law. Last March, Kentucky lawmakers passed the Senate Bill 133 or commonly known as the Ignition Interlock Bill. SB 133 was a hybrid of legislation repeatedly filed by Rep. Dennis Keene, D-Wilder. According to Rep. Keene, who is known as a longtime advocate … Continued
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, is Thunder Over Louisville! This officially marks the start of the Kentucky Derby Festival. There are hundreds of thousands of people who come to Louisville and Southern Indiana to watch the air show and fireworks. Dozens of them will be watching these events on the rising Ohio River. Bad flooding in … Continued
Kentucky participated again in the second national texting enforcement crackdown – U Drive. U Text. U Pay. This is in conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is observed every April. Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Executive Director Bill Bell said that their office is distributing federal overtime funds to select agencies throughout the … Continued
Toyota recently unveiled new and affordable safety features at the 2015 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). These systems have the ability to automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid collisions. Known as the “Toyota Safety Sense and Lexus Safety System,” these technologies are set to roll out across most passenger models and grades in … Continued
Jockey car accident The Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, 73, hopes to be released from hospital soon, according to his spokesman. Leonard Lusky said that Turcotte has been recovering well from the vehicle crash he was involved in on March 2015. Last month, Turcotte was hospitalized with fractures in both legs after the van … Continued
What happens seconds before a crash involving distracted teen drivers? Before, it was hard to figure out what drivers were doing before a crash. This was because we had to rely on their word and eye witnesses. Now, thanks to a study conducted by AAA, we get to see what exactly happened on the road. … Continued
In a previous post, we talked about Kentucky police having a hard time spotting drivers that text and drive. It’s safe to assume by now that everyone knows texting and driving is not safe. However, many are still inclined to this behavior and a recent study tells us why. Related: Kentucky Texting And Driving Law … Continued
There are now more than 50 U.S. cities offering bike-share programs. According to Paul DeMaio, a transportation consultant and co-author of the Bike-Sharing Blog, the following are the nation’s 10 best and busiest bike-shares. Citi Bike, New York This is considered as the most popular bike-share program. It will be adding 6000 Citi Bikes and … Continued
Electric vehicle manufacturer Telsa has recently announced updates to its Model S electric car. This update could result to an earlier release of a self-driving system. If you’re wondering what this software update is about, CEO Elon Musk explains that this will allow Tesla cars to keep track of the closest charging stations. This is … Continued
Takata Corporation, the Japanese auto supplier, is in hot water after their faulty airbags have been linked to at least six deaths. All these deaths involve cars made by automaker Honda, which has announced a recall to replace defective airbags. Millions of Honda cars, that were part of the Takata recall, have not been repaired, … Continued
Nissan has recalled 640,000 more cars in the U.S. and Canada. These cars are being recalled out of fear that the faulty latches could trigger hoods to fly open on the road or highway. The recall was due to the dual hood latching system. According to Nissan, its cars have a primary latching system that … Continued
Whether you approve of it or not, there’s no stopping auto manufacturers from creating self-driving cars. On the bright side, these self-driving cars can offer several benefits to commuters. As consultants at McKinsey & Co. put it, autonomous vehicles could reshape our lives. Self-driving cars allow you to relax If you’re commuting 120 minutes a … Continued
I can’t emphasize enough how texting while driving is a dangerous mix. We shouldn’t have to be involved in an accident to realize this danger. However, people continue to text and use their cell phone while driving. Police cracking down on texting and driving In Kentucky, police officers are trying to put a stop to … Continued
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s time to spring forward by an hour. While it’s nice to gain more sunlight in the evening, did you know this time change affects your body and productivity at work? Related: Sweet Dreams Turn Into Nightmares Your body’s internal clock Till Roenneberg, a German chronobiologist, stated … Continued
The first major snowstorm of the season hit Louisville on Monday, February 16, 2015. As a result, roads were buried, schools were closed and flights were cancelled. Recently, Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky. He asked residents to stay off the roads so that crews could treat them. States of emergency … Continued
A new study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that the smallest, cheapest cars are also those with the highest death rates. IIHS looked at the sales volume of vehicles from 2008 – 2011 model years and found that the Kia Rio, Nissan Versa and the Hyundai Accent are also the … Continued
App driven, ride-sharing services help reduce drunk driving incidents, according to a recent study conducted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber. Nearly four out of five respondents said that because of ride-sharing apps, they were less likely to drive themselves home after drinking. Also, 57% said that they would have ended up driving, … Continued
Snow and ice are a dangerous combination for drivers. According to news reports, at least 477 were killed due to icy roads alone during 2008-2009 winter seasons. In the following two years, 2009-2010, 458 died. Also, based on a report by the Federal Highway Administration, more than 5,870,000 automobile crashes are recorded each year. Of … Continued
Soon, you may be able to pedal your way to your next destination without hauling your own bike from home. Around 40 U.S. cities, including the neighboring Indianapolis, have already established bike-sharing programs. Now Louisville is next in line. Louisville bike-sharing program After months of preparation, the Metro Louisville officials are drawing closer to kicking … Continued
Multiple vehicle accident, injured nine At least nine people were injured, three of whom were children, in a crash involving three vehicles in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood. Witness stated that a truck was driving fast, ran a stop sign and then ran into a Sedan. The truck then flipped, while the Sedan hit an SUV and … Continued
Kentucky State Police move to weed out distracted drivers from roads to save lives. Tagged as Operation R.A.I.D (Remove Aggressive, Impaired and Distracted drivers from Kentucky roadways), this enforcement campaign was developed by KSP commanders to target driving behaviors that cause the most crashes in Kentucky. The campaign will run throughout 2015 and will be … Continued
The most common form of transportation that everyone shares is walking. Unfortunately, people who walk are also the most vulnerable ones on the road, stated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every two hours, an average of one pedestrian is killed from injuries in a traffic crash. In a day, an average of 445 … Continued
