Seven people were killed last week in New York City when an SUV lost control on the highway and plunged more than 50 feet to the grounds of the Bronx Zoo. According to police, a Honda Pilot, driven by Maria Gonzalez, bumped a median, crossed all southbound lanes, hit a 2 foot high concrete curb …
New Jersey Increases Penalties for Road Rage
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new law into effect last week that allows for increased criminal penalties for bodily harm caused by road rage incidents. Under the “Jessica Rogers Law,” drivers convicted of road-rage related crimes in New Jersey will face up to five years in prison and $15,000 in fines. The legislation …
Study: Car Crashes are Leading Cause of Fatal Head Injuries Among Teens
A new study performed by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm Insurance found that car accidents are the primary cause of fatal brain injuries among teenagers. The study revealed that 30 percent of the 55,000 teenage drivers and passengers who were injured in car accidents during 2009 and 2010 suffered …
PENNSYLVANIA BANS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Texters beware: it is now illegal to text messages on your mobile phone while driving in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s new anti-texting law took effect on March 8th, and now prohibits any text-based communications while driving. Here is what you need to know about the new law: It is illegal for a driver to use an “interactive …
Tickets Increase Since Expansion of New Jersey Snow Removal Law
More than 3,645 tickets have been issued to motorists in New Jersey since the amended Snow and Ice Removal law went into effect in October of 2010. Prior to the amendment, law enforcement officers only issued tickets where snow or ice flying off a vehicle resulted in property damage or injuries. Under the amended law, …