Transportation officials across the country are concerned legal marijuana use could increase the number of drugged driving accidents. Research linking marijuana to accidents is problematic because it is difficult to test drivers impaired by the substance. Blood tests show that a driver has used marijuana, but not that they were impaired at the time of… read more
If you have ever been in a car, chances are you have seen another motorist drive in the passing lane. This is not only rude and highly annoying for other drivers, but it can also cause auto accidents. Depending on what state drivers are passing through, this practice may also be illegal. Driving in the… read more
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) claims red light cameras can reduce fatal traffic accidents. You may be thinking, “I seriously hate those things”, but the research claims these cameras save hundreds of lives each year. The cameras are frequently used at intersections to catch drivers running red lights. There… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) new campaign, Killer Habit, suggests many Coloradoans have a bad habit – distracted driving. CDOT’s frightening statistics show the scope of the problem. Last year, there were 15,574 car accidents in Colorado caused by distracted driving, 68 of which were fatal. CDOT will use online public safety videos to… read more
If you are concerned your children are using their phones while driving, stick around and continue reading this blog. Several smart phone apps allow parents to promote distracted driving prevention. These apps use features that send alerts to parents when their children text and drive. Others offer incentives for staying off the phone while driving.… read more
This winter has created some of the most unpredictable weather in recent memory, with temperatures in some parts of the U.S. climbing above 75 degrees and producing apocalyptic thunderstorms. In other areas, freezing cold weather has caused excessive snowfall and icy road conditions. In Colorado, motorists are facing dangerous road conditions caused by icing. Actor… read more
