Some States Consider Cellphone Cross Walk Ban, Fine August 23, 2017 By Isabel Gottlieb This really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who’s done it: You are just no good at texting and walking.... Read More
Judges Routinely Allow Disavowed Forensic Evidence August 23, 2017 By DENISE LAVOIE Two hairs that looked like the victim’s; some dirt on a truck like that taken from the crime scene; a... Read More
Public Investment Pays Off in Pedestrian, Bicyclist Safety August 22, 2017 A new study of pedestrian and bicycle travel suggests investment in infrastructure and policies to encourage walking and biking is... Read More
Backlash Over Republican Bills Offering Immunity to Drivers Who Hit Protesters August 21, 2017 By RYAN J. FOLEY Republican lawmakers in six states have pushed this year for legal protections for motorists who hit protesters blocking traffic. Fairly... Read More
Using Big Data to Predict and Prevent Power Outages August 21, 2017 High-speed winds during a thunderstorm may cause trees around an electric grid to crash into the distribution system feeders causing... Read More
Drugged Driving a Rising Problem August 18, 2017 By MITCH STACY and ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS An SUV crashed after all four occupants overdosed on heroin in North Carolina. The same day, a man in Williamsport,... Read More
Connected Cars, Roads Could Eliminate Wrong-Way Driving August 18, 2017 By DUG BEGLEY, Houston Chronicle Kevin Balke turned his SUV southeastward, checked his instruments and confirmed he was ready. Nearly a mile of concrete stood... Read More
Stakeholders Examine Insurance Fraud Issues During Federal Hearing August 17, 2017 By Denise Johnson A recent federal hearing on insurance fraud exploring the necessity of a federal fraud fighting program, highlighted how stakeholders work... Read More
Road Deaths Drop Slightly in First Half of 2017, Still Higher Than 2 Years Ago August 17, 2017 Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths in the first six months of 2017 are 1... Read More
Appeals Court Cuts $2M in Legal Fees in Whirlpool Moldy Washer Settlement August 16, 2017 By Jonathan Stempel A federal appeals court reduced by $2 million the legal fees that Sears Holdings Corp. and Whirlpool Corp. must pay... Read More