Proposed Federal Ruling Would Require Cars to “Talk” to Each Other
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 16, 2016 in Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new ruling that would require automakers to incorporate technology enabling vehicles to communicate with one another. Vehicle-to-vehicle technology, known as V2V, would significantly reduce car accidents by allowing cars to send signals out to other vehicles in the area, corresponding the actions of the driver. […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Problematic in Parking Lots
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on December 02, 2016 in Car Accidents
There has been a surge in drivers using their cellphones while driving through parking lots, according to a recent survey by the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC survey revealed that 66 percent of drivers use their phones to make calls, while 56 percent text while driving through parking lots. These numbers are most concerning […]
Read MoreNew Study Reports Seat Belt Use at Record High
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on November 30, 2016 in Car Accidents
A new study revealed that seat belt use in 2016 is at its highest recorded point, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since 1994, the NHTSA has used the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS) to compile findings on traffic safety devices. NOPUS reported that 90.1 percent of […]
Read MoreTravel Safely this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on November 23, 2016 in Car Accidents
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is expected to be extremely busy this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with more than three million people choosing to drive to their destination. With a higher traffic volume, the PA Turnpike Commission is reminding motorists to stay alert and be courteous behind the wheel. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend extends from Nov. 22 to […]
Read MoreNew Texting and Driving Law Brings Harsher Penalties
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on November 22, 2016 in Car Accidents
Drivers in Pennsylvania who are found guilty of causing a fatal auto accident due to texting while driving will face strict penalties after a new law was signed into legislation by Gov. Tom Wolf. The legislation, called Daniel’s Law, took effect immediately and offers judges opportunities to bolster a sentence for up to five years […]
Read MoreTime to Prepare for Winter Driving
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 31, 2016 in Car Accidents
With winter approaching, it is important to prepare for more hazardous driving conditions by prepping your vehicle and making necessary driving adjustments. Here are some ways to ensure your safety as well as the others sharing the road with you during winter weather: Make ride preparations early: By scheduling a routine maintenance checkup for your […]
Read MoreTeen Traffic Fatalities Rise 10 Percent in 2016
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 28, 2016 in Car Accidents
Teen traffic fatalities are on the rise in the U.S., as they remain the number one killer of people between the ages of 15 and 19-years-old, according to a study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The study shows that the number of fatalities in car crashes involving teen drivers spiked 10 percent from […]
Read MoreVehicular Homicide Charges Filed Against Chambersburg Woman
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 14, 2016 in Car Accidents
Criminal charges have been filed against a Chambersburg woman after she struck and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk in May. Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer’s office revealed the charges on Friday. A 30-year-old woman is being accused of homicide by vehicle after she struck a 71-year-old woman in the parking lot of a Giant […]
Read MoreCoalition Sets Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities Within 30 Years
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on October 06, 2016 in Car Accidents
If a new coalition of federal regulatory agencies achieves its goal, there will be no more traffic fatalities by the year 2046. The group is called the Road to Zero Coalition and it consists of multiple organizations under the Department of Transportation (DOT) umbrella, including the Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and […]
Read MoreNew State Law Allows Drivers to Run Red Lights if Traffic Signals Are Broken
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on September 29, 2016 in Car Accidents
A new law that went into effect on Sept. 18 makes it legal for Pennsylvania drivers to run a red light if the traffic signal is broken or unresponsive. Known as the Ride on Red law, it was originally created to prevent long waits at lights for motorcyclists when their bikes fail to trip the […]
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