In recent months much attention has been given to pedestrian safety and now it is garnering even more attention. The death rate of teenage pedestrians has risen 25% over the last five years, according to statistics released this past summer. Many of those deaths have been attributed to distracted walking.…
Careless driving charges are the most common charges drivers face, but should they warrant jail time? That’s a question facing the State Supreme Court and its decision could establish a guideline for municipal courts who commonly hear such cases. (1) The Supreme Court is set to review the case of…
Drivers know that if they drive too fast they risk getting a ticket or, even worse, may cause a traffic accident. It would be safer to drive below the speed limit, right? Wrong. Driving below the posted speed limit could be just as dangerous as driving above it. In fact,…
By now, children throughout the State are back in school which means more pedestrians and motorists are on the roads at the same time. In order to keep New Jersey roads safe pedestrians and motorists alike need to take extra care. A nationwide program entitled Safe Routes to School (SRTS)…
By now, most New Jersey drivers are aware of the stiff penalties associated with texting and driving, particularly if that action results in an accident. What they might not know is that you don’t even need to be in the car to be held liable. August 27, 2013, a New…
“License, registration and cell phone,” are words New Jersey motorists may soon hear from police responding to the scene of an accident if a newly proposed bill wins approval. The bill seeks to give police the right to look through the phone’s call and message history without a warrant in…
One Hunterdon County man was killed and another critically injured when the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) they were riding ran off the road in upstate New York last weekend. Tragic incidents like this highlight the need for the safety rules and regulations established for those who enjoy the sport of riding…
We have all been stuck behind that driver who sits in the left lane blocking other cars from passing. Soon, however, those drivers may face higher fines if a bill recently passed by both the State Senate and General Assembly gets Gov. Chris Christie’s approval. (1) According to New Jersey’s…
As schools wound down for their summer break, local law enforcement agencies took steps to help ensure a safe summer for everyone. In High Bridge, local police officers visited students during the last days of class to review safety tips, including bicycle safety laws. One South Jersey town took a…
School may be coming to a close for the year but attempts are already underway to increase the safety of school buses for our children when they return to class next September. This past school year has seen what appears to be a rash of accidents involving school buses: •…