More than 88,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a fuel pump control module failure. The recall affects certain Ford models including the Ford Flex, Taurus, and some Police Interceptor sedans. The Lincoln MKS and MKT models from 2013-2015 are also a part of...
After years of overall improvement in driving safety, traffic fatalities are again on the rise. For the first 6 months of 2016, driving fatalities were up 9%, and continue to surge as more drivers get on the road. Safety experts say a new kind of danger in driving...
Over 30 million McDonald’s wristbands are being recalled due to risks of skin irritation, burns, and blisters after more than 70 reports of instances were reported following the wear of the ‘Step-It’ activity wristband. The wristbands that come with the Happy Meals...
Driving big rig trucks is riskier in more ways than you might have imagined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers have one the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations because of their potential for traffic related accidents. ...
Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclist’s behavior, while others are due to the motorist’s lack of attention. In North Long Beach,...
As part of a continuing effort to promote motorcycle safety, the city of Santa Monica’s police department is holding their 2nd annual motorcycle safety enforcement operation this weekend. The SMPD hopes that by offering awareness, it will help reduce the amount of...
Driving errors such as speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving are among the leading causes of auto accidents. However, dangerous road conditions also play a significant factor in contributing to an auto, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident. While these...
High Occupancy Vehicle lane (HOV), also referred to as the car-pool lane, is a lane reserved for vehicles with a driver who has one or more passengers traveling with them. These lanes are usually created in order to reduce traffic congestion. However, if you’re...
Going back to school means more cars on the road, and more congestion. Teaching children road safety is a valuable lesson they should learn at the beginning of every school year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one in every five...
The popular ride-hailing service, Uber, does not own or operate their cars. So what happens when an Uber driver gets into an accident while transporting passengers? Who pays for any damages or injuries? If you’re a passenger utilizing a service such as Uber, and the...
