Category: Traffic Safety

Walking under the influence is less hazardous than driving under the influence, but an intoxicated pedestrian can still be a danger for those on the road. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, drunk pedestrians were involved in more…

We often hear about how technology makes driving more dangerous today. Simply put: Technology tempts people to multi-task when they drive. Instead of focusing on the road, many drivers glance down at their phones to make a call, send a…

Many South Carolinians take driving vacations during the summer months. Taking a few steps to make sure that your car is ready for a road trip in hot weather is time well spent.  Doing so can reduce your chances of…

A proposal in the South Carolina state Senate would require children  to ride in the back seat of vehicles until they are teenagers and strengthen the use of child seats in motor vehicles. In South Carolina, the rate of children…

In early October, Charleston followed the path of a growing number of smaller South Carolina towns and cities. Charleston put in place its own distracted driving law banning drivers from sending and reading text messages. But Charleston’s law is broader…

South Carolina is among 12 states to receive grant money for programs and railroad safety messages at movie theaters and on television, radio, and billboards. The funds come from the Federal Railroad Administration in partnership with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. National…

Your automobile tires are at greater risk of blowouts in the heat of the summer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the heat can cause tire failure at highway speeds. Tire breakdowns account for an estimated 11,000 crashes each…

Car accidents were the leading cause of death for children age 4 and for every age from 11 to 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recent report. These fatalities were largely preventable. According to the new report, 1,140…