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News•November 13, 2008

Florida Vision Test for Older Drivers Linked to Decrease in Fatal Crashes

BIRMINGHAM, AL --- A law requiring vision screening for Florida drivers 80 and older was associated with lower car-crash fatality rates, but the reasons may not be vision-related, according to a new study.

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News•November 13, 2008

New Jersey Assembly Passes Right-to-Repair Act

TRENTON, NJ --- The New Jersey Assembly on Oct. 28 passed the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (AB 803), a bill seeking to give independent auto repair shops access to service information now only privy to car manufacturers and their dealers.

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News•November 13, 2008

California Body Shop Subject of Parts-Switching Investigation

HESPERIA, CA --- A 23-year-old man was arrested at his auto body repair shop for an outstanding warrant related to insurance fraud, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office said.

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News•November 13, 2008

Transportation Department Unveils Recall Notification Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Vehicle owners across the U.S. can be instantly informed of a safety recall under a new automated alert system.

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News•November 11, 2008

GE Fleet Services Enhances Driver Safety Program

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE's new Web-based training can help companies reduce overall vehicle accident costs and risks while providing a convenient and easy method for drivers to learn.

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News•November 6, 2008

Authorities Re-arrest Alleged Runner in New England Insurance Fraud Cases

LAWRENCE, MA — A five-year crackdown by Lawrence's auto insurance fraud task force has resulted in charges filed against 341 people, including alleged runner Leo Lopez.

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News•November 6, 2008

NHTSA Report Examines Impact of Drinking Age Laws

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Drinking age laws prevented an estimated 4,441 drunken driving deaths in the past five years alone, according to a new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•November 6, 2008

Two L.A. Traffic Engineers Admit They Hacked into Traffic Light System

LOS ANGELES --- Two Los Angeles traffic engineers admitted to hacking into a computer system that controls traffic lights before a job action related to contract negotiations with the city, according to prosecutors.

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News•November 6, 2008

Gerber Collision & Glass Develops Remote Damage Appraisal Program

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Canada --- Because of a successful pilot program, Gerber Collision & Glass has decided to use the Librestream Onsight remote wireless device in its damage estimating process.

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News•November 6, 2008

International Conference on Road Safety at Work in February

WASHINGTON – The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and partners will host the first International Conference on Road Safety at Work Feb. 16-18 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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