Some States Consider Cellphone Cross Walk Ban, Fine 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 A federal appeals court reduced by $2 million the legal fees that Sears Holdings Corp. and Whirlpool Corp. must pay... Read More