Proposed Virginia Distracted Driving Law Bans Drivers From Using Handheld Devices
Despite the overwhelming evidence that using a phone while driving is dangerous, Virginia still doesn’t have a law in place that prohibits hand held cell…
Transportation
It Can Wait: Drivers Who Use Cellphones Cause Irreversible Tragedies
A recent tragedy in a D.C. intersection stands as a reminder of the heartbreaking consequences that can result when someone chooses to use their phone…
Are Tourist Duck Boat Companies Turning a Blind Eye to Passenger Safety?
A familiar sight in water-adjacent tourist destinations such as Washington, D.C. and other areas along the East Coast, duck boat tours take passengers on entertaining…
Endangering Children’s Lives: Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Laws
When it comes to transporting our children to and from school each day, there should be no safer way than a school bus. According to…
Why Are Pedestrian Fatalities at an All-Time High?
Recently, four pedestrians were killed in Washington D.C. within a 36-hour window. More than a tragic coincidence, these victims contribute to a troubling pattern of…
Do Pursuit Chases by Authorities Create a Public Risk?
This past July, a wrong-way, head-on accident with injuries was the result of what was initially just a simple traffic stop by authorities in NW…
Bad Decisions: How Boating Accidents become Fatal Mistakes
Two boats collided at night on the Colorado River this past Labor Day weekend in a 50-mph impact that ejected all 16 passengers into the…
Accident on the Chesapeake: When Boats Collide
What happens when a commercial fishing boat and a 35-foot sailboat collide? This question was answered recently on Chesapeake Bay waters, where, miraculously, none of…
Best Apps to Prevent Distracted Driving in Teens
Teenagers can make mistakes, but mistakes while driving can hurt themselves and others. Here are some apps to prevent teen distracted driving. We explain the…