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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

Wearable Tech Aims to Alert Drowsy Drivers

Fatigue behind the wheel can be deadly, and in response manufacturers are launching more and more wearable technologies to alert drowsy drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

Ford Recalls F-150 Trucks for Daytime Running Lights

Ford Motor Company is recalling an estimated 166,196 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp functionality for a lighting issue.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Mass. Police Poised to Enforce Hands-Free Law

Massachusetts’s new “hands-free” law went into effect on Feb. 23 and law enforcement throughout the state now have extra patrols on roadways ready to enforce the measure, reports CBS Boston.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

Nevada Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Speeding

The Office of Traffic Safety in Nevada recently funded an initiative that put extra patrols on the roadways to crack down on motorists who speed.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 21, 2020

Video Tip: How to Safely Jump Start a Vehicle

In winter, it’s not uncommon for the battery to fail — which can leave your drivers stranded on the side of the road.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2020

Five Factors Linked to 74% of Ohio’s Fatal Crashes

Motorists who drove off road, drove at an unsafe speed, drove left of center, failed to yield, and followed too close accounted for nearly two-thirds of roadway fatalities.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 20, 2020

Roadway Fatalities Down 2% in 2019

An estimated 38,800 people were killed in automotive collisions in 2019, which translates into a 2% decline as compared with the 39,404 fatalities in 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Toyota Recalls Several Models for Engine Issue

A coolant leak in conventional gasoline vehicles can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the likelihood of a collision.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Ohio Aims to Make Distracted Driving a Primary Offense

Presently, distracted driving, which includes texting, making calls or surfing the internet behind the wheel, is a secondary offense for drivers over 18 in Ohio.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

NHTSA Grants $562M to States for Highway Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $562 million in grants to Offices of Highway Safety to fund various initiatives that address impaired driving, promote seat belt use, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and improve overall roadway safety.

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