Motorcycle riders in North Carolina may soon have the option to choose whether or not to wear a helmet while riding. The proposed bill to get rid of the state’s mandatory helmet law was approved by the House Transportation Committee and will now go to the house judiciary panel. The bill would offer motorcycle riders… Read More
Fatal car accidents increased by five percent in 2012, according to the National Safety Council. Car accidents that required medical care also increased by five percent last year. This is the first time fatal traffic accidents have increased in the last seven years in the U.S., making safety officials question why deaths increased last year.… Read More
Drunk driving accidents continue to plagued North Carolina roads. Drunk driving accidents sometimes cause serious injuries and fatalities for victims of these accidents. What can be done to prevent car accidents from happening in the future? North Carolina lawmakers think they may have the answer. They have recently proposed a bill that would require all DWI offenders… Read More
Bus accidents continue to result in serious injuries and fatalities throughout the U.S. This is why the Department of Transportation recently announced that they would be cracking down on dangerous commercial bus companies to try and reduce these tragic accidents from happening in the future. The DOT said that within the next two months, they… Read More
Motorcyclists beware: motorcyclists over the age of 60 are three times more likely to be seriously injured in an accident compared to younger riders, according to a new study. This could be a big safety concern as motorcycles are becoming more popular among older people. The number of older motorcycle riders has significantly increased during… Read More