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Be Alert When Driving The First Day After The “Spring Forward” Daylight Savings Change

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Matthew Weiss

Be careful driving the first daylight savings commute. Traffic accidents tend to spike on this day due to drowsy motorists and dark morning driving conditions.  Studies have found an 8 to 17% spike in accidents on the Monday following the … Continue reading →

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Play The Wrong Music And Get A Traffic Ticket?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Matthew Weiss

Confused.com, a website that helps motorists shop for auto insurance, recently ran a fascinating experiment about the effects of music on driving behavior.  Eight drivers were monitored while listening to different types of music. Dr. Simon Moore, a psychologist, interpreted … Continue reading →

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New York Motorcycle Laws

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

Under the New York Vehicle And Traffic Law (VTL), motorcyclists are subject to the same driving, registration and inspection laws applicable to operators of other vehicles.  However, there are other laws that apply only to motorcyclists. Below is a run … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Ridiculous Billboard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Matthew Weiss
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Alert: On-Going Seat Belt Enforcement

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

Starting today and running through June 6th, police in New York (and throughout the country) will be heavily enforcing the seat belt laws. “Click It or Ticket” is a national program that is organized annually around Memorial Day Weekend, and … Continue reading →

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Driving Through Deer Crossing Areas

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

Accidents with deer can lead to very serious injuries or death.  Below are some tips to avoid colliding with a deer. Be especially carefully during the months of October, November and December.  Deer are most active during these months because … Continue reading →

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NYC Uses QR Codes And Haiku To Promote Traffic Safety

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

Be safe.   Watch out.  Drive carefully.  These are all common expressions that we say all the time.  Unfortunately, they are so commonplace that they can be easily ignored Well New York City has figured out a clever way to get … Continue reading →

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Truck Crossover Mirrors To Be Required

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

A new law requiring trucks to have crossover mirrors installed is picking up steam.  These special mirrors allow truck drivers to see people who immediately in front of their vehicle. A few weeks ago a young boy was tragically killed … Continue reading →

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What Is The Most Dangerous Type Of Moving Violation?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

I am wondering what my readers view as the most dangerous type of moving violation.  Of course, all of them raise safety issues but I am looking for what you think is the single, most dangerous one. Personally, my vote … Continue reading →

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