Rushing to work in the morning is a habit of many Americans. In the rush we may not notice those …
Monthly Archive
for: ‘August, 2011’
Babysitters be warned—stroller in bed of pickup truck is not okay
Bizarre news from the world of transportation has been breaking at a steady pace over the last few weeks. First we told you about the man in Detroit who tried to substitute his feet as brakes for his truck, and then there was the jaw-dropping sinkhole that appeared on a Chicago street due to a broken water main… Now we turn our attention to Daytona Beach, Florida, where a 23-year-old babysitter could face a charge of felony neglect after she took an 8-month-old for a ride in the bed of a pickup truck.
Mobile traffic enforcement stirs controversy in Santa Fe
In 2008, more than 46,000 traffic accidents were reported in New Mexico, based on data collected by the Department of Public Safety. The following year, leaders in Santa Fe resolved to reduce their share of that number by curbing speed violations. Speeding, the DPS reports, is a contributing factor in roughly 8.4 percent of all accidents statewide.
SUV swallowed by huge sinkhole in Chicago street, driver okay
It’s the kind of thing you’d expect to see in a sci-fi movie. But for one driver in Chicago, the sinkhole that opened up on one of the city’s streets was all-too real…
Conor Lynch Memorial Foundation promotes safety after hit-and-run
A hit-and-run crash October 19, 2010, killed a 16-year-old high school boy and inspired a mother to make her community …
Detroit man discovers feet do not work as substitute for brakes
In an incident police are attributing to “moronic decision-making,” a man from Detroit caused quite a stir on Wednesday, August …
Nevada begins three-week Labor Day safety push
No, Nevada residents don’t get 21 days off for Labor Day in 2011. But law-enforcement officers have already launched a crackdown campaign that will last three weeks to save lives during the last hurrah of the summer.
California newspaper works to make theme parks a smoother ride
A trip to an amusement park is not always a smooth ride people hope for. In 2009 and 2010 there …
Aftermarket auto parts are safe and affordable alternatives, according to the ABPA
Like used clothing or leftover food, the word “aftermarket” carries with it some less-than desirable connotations. But the Automotive Body …
