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Public health
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Spooky Stuff: On Halloween, Some States Will Have Deadlier Roads Than Others - Streetsblog USA

Halloween sees elevated traffic dangers: Kentucky leads fatal crash rates on Oct. 31, child pedestrian risk and impaired or distracted driving significantly increase holiday hazards.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Tractor driver 'accessed Instagram seconds before crash that killed mother and daughter', inquest hears

Tractor driver accessed Instagram eight seconds before collision; phone plugged into vehicle charger immediately prior to impact; mother and three-year-old killed.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Dogs Can Make Great Driving Companions, But They Can Also Cause Crashes - Social Media Explorer

But while dogs bring comfort and joy, they can also bring danger, especially when they ride along in the car. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 40,901 motor vehicle fatalities. The majority were linked to speeding, drunk driving, or failure to wear seatbelts. But an alarming 3,275 deaths were attributed to distracted driving. While mobile phones dominate the distracted driving conversation, dogs are a growing and under-recognized part of the problem.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

What Will It Take to Automatically Brick Drivers' Cell Phones Behind the Wheel? - Streetsblog USA

Corporations and regulators must enforce 'do not disturb while driving' modes as default settings to combat distracted driving.
Cars
fromFortune
3 months ago

Tesla's Autopilot trial will rule whether EV that killed a stargazing student is to blame

Tesla's Autopilot system is on trial for its role in a fatal crash involving a distracted driver.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

These new California laws go into effect July 1, 2025

California implements new laws including minimum wage increases and regulations on online marketplaces regarding stolen goods.
NYC politics
fromsilive
4 months ago

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

Pedestrian error is a growing concern in Staten Island, with many injuries resulting from distractions like phones and unsafe crossing behavior.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

New drivers often struggle with attention and focus while driving, leading to common mistakes that need unlearning.
#traffic-safety
Cars
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
more#traffic-safety
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Holding your cellphone while driving is illegal, even for navigation, California court rules

Holding a cellphone to view navigation while driving is illegal, according to a recent court ruling.
#josh-klinghoffer
fromPitchfork
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

fromPitchfork
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

more#josh-klinghoffer
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

Swearing, honking and tailgating: French drivers some of worst in Europe

French drivers have acknowledged aggressive driving behaviours with significant self-reported issues in road etiquette and distracted driving.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Gen Z drivers most likely to get into heated arguments in the car, most likely to use phones while driving

Gen Z's distracted driving habits reveal a troubling trend despite tech-savvy behavior.
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