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Crash Rates Spike Among Teens From Memorial Day to Labor Day Summer has a way of luring us into a false sense of ease. The sun shines a little longer, the roads feel more inviting, and for teenagers, the open road calls louder than ever. But hidden beneath the freedom of these months is a…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month There’s something thrilling about the open road on two wheels: the wind in your face, the raw connection to the machine, the hyper-awareness of every vehicle around you. But for motorcyclists, that thrill comes with serious risks. A mistake from another driver isn’t just frustrating. It puts motorcyclists in…

Distracted driving significantly increases the risk of a crash and is one of the leading causes of car accidents. But despite the known dangers, many drivers still engage in distracting behaviors behind the wheel every day. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April with a Maximum Enforcement Period.…

Slip and fall incidents might seem like minor accidents at first glance, but they can result in life-altering head and brain injuries. Every year, countless individuals experience a slip or trip that leads not only to fractures or bruises but to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that change lives. With March being Brain Injury Awareness Month,…

Every year, thousands of lives are lost on U.S. roadways due to dangerous driving behaviors. In 2023 alone, nearly 41,000 people were killed in traffic crashes. A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals a troubling trend – many drivers still engage in these dangerous behaviors. If you or a loved one…

California drivers face a new set of rules created to improve safety, streamline legal processes, and address fairness on the road. These changes are designed to prevent traffic collisions with vulnerable road users, reduce crime, and modernize outdated regulations to reflect current drivers' needs. Here's what you need to know. How close can you park…

Every year in California, roughly a thousand people lose their lives in drunk driving accidents, and thousands more suffer serious injuries. But despite laws against driving under the influence, there are still people who get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Stay safe on the road this holiday season Drunk driving accidents…

The holiday season is the busiest time for most retailers, bringing a significant increase in truck traffic as deliveries ramp up to meet consumer demand. With its extensive highway system and booming economy, California experiences a noticeable spike in truck accidents during December. Truck accidents surge on California roads during the holiday season With more…

Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have required new vehicles to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit, which could help prevent serious car accidents. If signed into law, California would have been the first state to mandate that all new cars, trucks, and buses sold from 2030 onward be equipped…

In California and many other states with legal cannabis, parents face new challenges in keeping their teens safe behind the wheel. Marijuana-impaired driving poses one of the biggest risks to teens. With their limited driving experience, young drivers are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana and less prepared to handle its impact on their…