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Traffic Safety in the April Spotlight with Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Awareness months are common among bringing attention to issues that often escape the country’s spotlight. This April marks the second annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which serves to point out an issue that’s certainly become the topic of heavy debate over the past few years.
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New But Aged Tires Can Be Dangerous

A few years ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) stated in a report to the U.S. Congress that “tire aging is a serious safety issue,” but up to now the agency has not — or rather, does not — want to warn consumers about the issue....
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House bill delays rail safety mandate

By KEVIN FREKING, Courtesy of The Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-sought safety feature that Congress required after a deadly 2008 rail crash would be delayed for five years under legislation that the House is expected to take up next week....

Feds shut Indy trucking firm over safety issues

Courtesy of IndyStar.com - The feds have shut down a small Indianapolis trucking firm, U&D Service Inc., for multiple safety violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said today that U&D posed an "imminent hazard" to public safety and was ordered to shut down. Federal investigators and Indiana State Police found the company was using drivers who didn't hold valid commercial drivers licenses and didn't speak English. Some U&D trucks also were found to be overweight....

Tech to target highway safety and other transportation issues

Courtesy of MidtownPatch - Federal, state and privately provided funds to be used by school to lead a national transportation research center. That and more happenings on campus....

Safety issue looms larger after latest accidents

Courtesy of NewsJournal - The deaths of two students from Volusia County Schools gives urgency to discussions of how to improve traffic safety around schools. A rash of school-related accidents raises a multitude of issues -- from sidewalks to crossing guards. But perhaps the most important discussion should be between parents and students....
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