Motor Vehicle Accident
FMCSA Focusing On Commercial Vehicle Driver Training
On January 7, 2013 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration held a “public listening session” to gather input on the topic of entry-level training for commercial vehicle drivers. The FMSCA is in the process of drafting rules to establish minimum standards for entry-level training for commercial vehicle drivers. History of the rule-making effort Commercial vehicle…
Read MoreCongestion Leading To New Jersey Car Accidents?
Recently, motorists heading westbound on Route 280 near West Orange, New Jersey were stuck in traffic. The reason: a car had flipped following a motor vehicle crash. The crash-which sent one person to the hospital-also shut down three lanes of traffic, causing slight delays for commuters. Traffic congestion is a common problem in urban areas,…
Read MoreNew Jersey Transit Bus Accident Sends 5 To The Hospital
Commuters in New Jersey often rely on mass transit to be able to get to work and run errands. For many of these commuters, hoping on a bus is just part of their daily commute and not one they put much thought into aside from making sure they have the proper fare to be riding.…
Read MoreDo New Jersey Marijuana Users Pose Higher Accident Risks?
Those with certain debilitating medical conditions in New Jersey can be in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. If approved under this program, a patient’s physician will determine the proper dosage. The maximum amount is two ounces in a 30 day period. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, while using medicinal marijuana, patients are…
Read MoreStudy Analyzes Why More Women Are Driving Drunk
It is not uncommon to hear about yet another person in New Jersey injured after a drunk driver caused an accident. Afterwards, one may wonder: Just why did that person decide to drink and drive? How come the driver did not just call a cab to get home? Did the drunk driver even realize how…
Read MoreRed Car Decals Prevent Teenage Driving Accidents
Many young drivers are embarrassed by the red decals that they are required by law to put on their license plates. Yet, according to researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), those “annoying stickers” have likely prevented 1,600 car accidents involving young drivers. In New Jersey, drivers under 17 are required to put a red…
Read MoreLong-Distance Bus Companies Skirting Safety Issues
New Jersey residents may be familiar with recent fatal accidents involving long-distance buses. Fortunately, the federal government has been cracking down on bus companies involved in bus accidents, in particular the companies that travel on the east coast. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued legal orders to 26 bus companies on the east…
Read MoreCVSA To Congress: “Reinstate Enroute Bus Inspections”
In the wake of several fatal bus accidents that occurred this year, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently conducted hearings to determine the best ways to keep the country’s highways safe. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), one way to ensure bus safety is clear: The organization, which works to promote commercial…
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