Year: 2013
The widespread use of video cameras has introduced greater transparency and accountability into many areas of American life. Many police departments, for example, have installed cameras in every squad car. The presence of the camera creates a much clearer record of traffic stops, arrests, and other encounters than ever existed before. Video cameras are also…Read More
As we discussed in last week’s post, sleep deprivation is a major problem on America’s roads. From North Carolina to North Dakota, and in every other state, the number of people who drive without getting enough sleep is frightening – and the risk of car accidents caused by them is disturbingly real. Today, an announcement…Read More
In the last few years, the dangers of distracted driving have become much better known. State after state has passed restrictions against texting while driving and cellphone use behind the wheel. What is less well known, however, is that drowsing driving can be just as dangerous as distracted driving or drunk driving. When people who…Read More