41. On The Importance Of Traffic Safety On the Importance of traffic safety. support to either of the people who broke traffic laws to cause an in this case was caused by two of my driving pet peeves. http://www.bactroid.net/article.php/362

On the Importance of Traffic Safety By Rusty Haskell Section: Culture Published: February 24, 2004 at 09:11:22 AM On my trip to work yesterday, I saw yet another bike v. car accident. This is the second such accident that I've seen on my way to work in the past six months or so. A cursory glance revealed that the biker had escaped with probably nothing more than a broken bone or two and a newly-acquired sense of abject terror. The sad thing is that this illustrates the problems of Gainesville traffic far better than my previous article about the speed traps in Gainesville. You see, this accident (and the accident before) was entirely preventable. As it was, drivers were out of their cars to slow down traffic and help the girl who had flew off the bike before I could even pitch in. I noticed no fewer than two folks on cell phones to report the accident. Since I'm not a doctor and I doubted that I could be much emotional support to either of the people who broke traffic laws to cause an accident, I continued walking to work, pleased to hear an ambulance on the scene less than a minute and half after the collision. The whole thing gnaws at me though. It just so happened that the accident in this case was caused by two of my driving pet peeves. I have moved from cold fury to a nice quiet righteous indignation.

42. Aging Well Village - Safety - Driving Well - Safety Precautions For Drivers Age providing the latest information about traffic laws, road signs and after a lifetime of driving, firsttime Association, Inc.), the National safety Council, Inc http://www.agingwell.state.ny.us/safety/driving/driving2.htm

Links Driving Well Fire Safety Checklist Home Safety Checklist Safety Precautions for Drivers Age 50 and Older By Philip LePore Your Vision Your Medications Your Attitude ... Resources W Your Vision Driving safely begins with seeing clearly. As you age, glare becomes a greater problem. It takes longer to see clearly after you are briefly blinded by strong light. Sunglasses can help on bright days. So will avoiding glare by not driving at night or into the late day sun. In the third (50-75) and fourth (75+) ages of life, cataracts and other vision problems can develop quickly and undermine your visual acuity and the clarity needed for safe driving. Regularly scheduled eye exams are helpful in detecting eye conditions potentially detrimental to your driving safety. Scheduled eye checks also keep your vision prescription up to date and ensure that your glasses or contacts remain comfortable to wear. Care for Your Eyes has more information.

43. Autonet.ca - U.S. Wary Of 'drugged Driving' Laws: WASHINGTON -- Citing Estimates states that don t enact drugimpaired driving laws forfeit 1 percent of their annual federal highway funds to the National Highway traffic safety Administration http://autonet.ca/AutonetStories/Stories.cfm?storyID=11442

44. Advocates For Highway And Auto Safety three years since, the total number of states with .08% BAC per se laws has increased IMPAIRED driving FACTS. National Highway traffic safety Administration, or http://www.saferoads.org/issues/fs-08bac.htm

Is Your State Safe? Click Here For Advocates' Highway Safety State Law Chart FACT SHEET Impaired Driving According to 2002 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 6.3 million reported crashes occurred on America's roadways. An estimated 42,815 people were killed in these crashes and, of these deaths, 17,419 were alcohol-related. An illegal per se law makes it illegal in and of itself to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the established limit. Under a per se law, a Breathalyzer test alone is sufficient evidence to go forward with a drunk driving charge. The probability of having a crash rises dramatically when a driver reaches and exceeds 0.08% BAC. Through the persistent efforts of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, MADD, and other safety organizations, in 2000, Congress passed and President Clinton signed a law requiring that states enact a .08% BAC per se law by October 1, 2003 or lose a percent of highway funding. Prior to this law, nineteen (19) states and the District of Columbia had passed 0.08% BAC per se laws. In the three years since, the total number of states with .08% BAC per se laws has increased to 45 and the District of Columbia.

45. Aggressive Driving | Executive Summary driving is the violation of multiple traffic laws, regardless of whether the driving affects others The National safety Council has developed an Attitudinal http://safety.transportation.org/htmlguides/AggDrvr/exec_sum.htm

Aggressive Driving Executive Summary Introduction To be successful, programs aimed at reducing aggressive driving should Address traffic-operations factors that affect driving and that apparently contribute to aggressive driving (e.g., badly coordinated traffic signals). Have in place a method for evaluating any reduced aggressive driving and related crashes. Effective programs Require a champion, a person within an organization who can both provide leadership and obtain support from others. Need to involve many disciplines representing interests outside the primarily involved organization. Need to link aggressive driving to crashes and to measure outcomes in terms of reductions in crashes or correlative measures. Statement of the Problem While estimates of the problem vary, perceptions among both law enforcement and drivers are that aggressive driving is becoming more prevalent. According to a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey about aggressive driving attitudes and behaviors, more than 60 percent of drivers see unsafe driving by others, including speeding, as a major personal threat to themselves and their families. More than half admitted to driving aggressively on occasion. The Surface Transportation Policy Project estimated that aggressive actions contributed to 56 percent of all fatal crashes. However, without a clear definition of aggressive driving, these broad assertions are difficult to support. Traffic safety experts suggest that any or all of the following elements have to be in place for an incident to be considered aggressive driving:

46. Laws, Rules, Regulations & Safety 1. I consider my driving style to be Check all that apply. 2. Generally I obey traffic laws. Agree Disagree. 3. I do not drive through red lights. http://www.opinioncenter.com/driving/

Opinion Center My Driving Survey It's My Right To Drive As I Choose I hope I don't kill myself. Chicago Tribune , May 16, 2003: "Chicago is gearing up to ticket more drivers who plow through red lights after a test of surveillance cameras at two busy intersections documented more than 2,000 violations in three weeks, officials said Thursday. Authorities plan to solicit bids to expand the automated enforcement program this summer at up to 20 more intersections with a history of crashes linked to red-light violations, according to Chicago transportation and police officials. Officials said it is all too common that when a light turns yellow, cars speed up, and that when it turns red, several more cars race through. After years of attempts at tougher enforcement, authorities are turning to technology to show drivers that punishment will be consistent and that a red light really means stop. The camera also records left-turn violators. More than 1,000 cars and trucks were videotaped running through red traffic signals since late April at each of the two test locationsPeterson and Western Avenues on the Far North Side and 55th Street and Western on the Southwest Side, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.

47. Drivers.com, The World's Leading Drivers Site tips to cut gas use while driving, protecting both are more often seated properly in child safety seats, but And 27 states have upgraded related laws since 2001 http://www.drivers.com/

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48. NHTSA: Injury Prevention: Traffic Law Enforcement: Aggressive Driving And Speed traffic Law Enforcement Home arrow arrow traffic safety and Occupant Protection Home Other Aggressive driving information not on this page http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/enforce/adsped.htm

Traffic Law Enforcement Home Traffic Safety and Occupant Protection Home [ Other Aggressive Driving information not on this page ] Available Publications A-C D-F G-I J-L ... V-Z [ A-C ] Aggressive Driver Programs This document provides a resource for law enforcement agencies interested in developing an aggressive driving program. It is a summary of successful strategies along with contact information. Aggressive Drivers View Traffic Differently This study examined views of drivers on Washington's Capital Beltway from 1994 to 1997 in a series of focus groups. In 1997, aggressive driving had become one of the major concerns of motorists. The report documents differences between groups of aggressive and general drivers. See Traffic Tech Number 175, April 98 for a two page summary of the Focus Group Study. Aggressive Driving and the Law: A Symposium In January 1999, NHTSA held a national symposium consisting of law enforcement, prosecutors and members of the judiciary to solicit ideas for developing guidelines for law enforcement and the judiciary for charging and sentencing, treatment of offenders and materials to increase awareness of the issue. An Implementation Group comprised of the Symposium Moderators has been formed to develop a National Aggressive Driving Action Plan and to review and prioritize the recommendations made at the Symposium. The first meeting of this Group assembled in Washington DC on July 30, 1999. The Aggressive Driving and the Law Symposium Summary of Proceedings, containing participants' findings and recommendations, is available and on the NHTSA web site.

49. Learn About Driving In America, Road Rules, Signs, Get American Drivers License Learn about driving in America. Visitors to the USA who plan to drive need to know American traffic signs, street signs, the rules of the road, How to get a driver's license in the U.S., to learn about the laws that govern America's roads. about the laws and practices specific to driving in the US LOOK WHAT THEY MEAN. traffic laws. DEFENSIVE driving TECHNIQUES http://www.americandriving.com/

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50. Aggressive Driving Projects and activities originate from the National Highway traffic safety Administration, the Federal Highway Aggressive driving and the Law A Symposium http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/aggressive/

Aggressive Driving [View other Aggressive Driving information not on this page ] Aggressive Driving Prosecutors' Planner - posted 1-31-01 The Aggressive Driving Prosecutors' Planner was developed to assist prosecutors in addressing the issue of Aggressive Driving. The Planner contains samples of a press release, an Op-Ed Article, a drop-in news article and talking points A new tool kit has been created in response to State and Congressional requests for materials to make people more aware of the growing problem of aggressive driving. (posted 11-00) Stop Aggressive Driving/"Alto al Manejo Agresivo" was designed to reach as wide an audience as possible and features everyday people, such as young professionals, blue-collar workers, and moms picking up their children at daycare. All kit materials are in English/Spanish format and include editorials, drop-in-articles, and op-eds, radio PSAs, a brochure, mail-back cards and camera-ready cartoons for newspapers, newsletters and magazines. This approach of using English and Spanish in one publication is the one most favored by Hispanic organizations. The kit will be distributed to the media, the law enforcement community, Safe Communities coalitions, state and local governments, advocacy groups and service organizations. Aggressive Driving Enforcement: Strategies for Implementing Best Practices - (posted 1-2000) This guide provides assistance to law enforcement leaders in how to plan for an aggressive driving enforcement program and, secondly, to look at a number of exemplary program that have been conducted around the country. Suggestions can be adopted or modified to fit any size law enforcement agency, with any number of officers and the resources that are available.

51. Metropolitan Police Department - Information - Traffic Safety - Automated Speed Other traffic laws in DC. Always wear a seat belt, even in the rear seats. Adjust your maximum speed for prevailing weather and traffic conditions. safety Tips. http://mpdc.dc.gov/info/traffic/speedlaws.shtm

MPDC MPDC HOME POLICING FOR PREVENTION SERVICES ... REQUESTS Speeding Laws, Fines and Safety Tips Speeding Laws Other Traffic Laws Speeding Fines Safety Tips Speeding Laws in DC The posted speed limits are the maximum lawful speeds. Regardless of the posted speed limits, no driver shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, and having regard to actual and potential hazards. Operators must drive at an appropriate reduced speed at railroad crossings, at curves and when approaching hill crests, on narrow or winding roads, when in the presence of pedestrians, or for reason of weather or road conditions. On all streets and highways, unless otherwise designated, the maximum lawful speed is 25 mph. In alleys, the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph. On all streets adjacent to school buildings and grounds, the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph at the times indicated on official signs. When no times are indicated on official signs, the maximum lawful speed shall be 15 mph during recess periods or while children are arriving and leaving during school opening or closing hours. On all streets adjacent to playgrounds designated by official signs, provided the playground is in use, the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph.

52. Drunk Driving / Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes - Wisconsin Department Of Transp Drunk driving. Drunk or drugimpaired driving is a common, but preventable, cause of traffic crashes in Wisconsin. Alcohol is involved http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/motorist/drunkdriving/

@import url(http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/stylesheets/importdot.css); Home News About Us A-Z Index ... Programs for Local Gov't Drunk driving Blood alcohol calculator Crashes, fatalities and injuries Economic cost Risk factors ... Motorists and pedestrians Drunk driving Drunk or drug-impaired driving is a common, but preventable, cause of traffic crashes in Wisconsin. Alcohol is involved in more than 1/3 of all fatal traffic crashes in the state, making alcohol-related traffic deaths the single largest component of all Wisconsin traffic fatalities. Prevention In spite of progress in reducing alcohol-impaired crashes, the drunk driving problem will not be solved until people change their attitudes toward drinking and driving. Avoid driving if you've been drinking . Even a small amount of alcohol in your system can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Don't let your friends drive if they've had too much to drink . Someone who gets behind the wheel after he's been drinking is in danger of harming himself or others. Plan ahead . If you plan to be drinking, your evening out will be safer and more enjoyable if you have decided ahead of time how you will get home safely and who will drive. It's best to designate a driver who won't be drinking.

53. Page Not Found windshield washers are important to safe driving. the following Interview a traffic law enforcement officer to identify what three traffic safety problems the http://www.meritbadge.com/bsa/mb/112.htm

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54. NJ L&PS: Highway Traffic Safety: Alcohol Awareness loss or postponement of driving privileges for 30 to in a program of alcohol education and highway safety. this penalty is increased under Public Law 99 Chapter http://www.nj.gov/lps/hts/alcohol.html

Page Navigation Definition of Impairment Penalties Registration Revocation / Ignition Interlock Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving ... Possessing an Open Container in the Passenger Compartment Additional Resources Publication: 508k PDF The Hero Campaign The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Awareness : Driving Under the Influence in New Jersey. The Law - Definition of Impairment In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater. BAC refers to the amount of alcohol in your blood. Although the law refers to a 0.08 percent BAC, you can be convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor even when your BAC is below 0.08 percent. The BAC threshold determining drunk driving was changed from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent in early 2004. Consuming even small amounts of alcohol dulls the senses, decreases reaction time, and hampers judgement, vision and alertness. If you consume any amount of alcohol and your driving is affected, you can be convicted of drunk driving Parents and Guardians: A parent or guardian who is convicted of driving under the influence and who has a minor under age 17 as a passenger in the motor vehicle is also guilty of a disorderly persons offense. In addition to the penalties otherwise prescribed by law, a person shall forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle for a period of not more than six months and shall be ordered to perform community service for a period of not more than five days.

55. Do We Need Laws Against Cell Phones? The Canada safety Council sees a need for education, and strict enforcement of the existing laws. is part of a serious traffic safety problem distractions http://www.safety-council.org/info/traffic/cell-laws.html

Traffic Safety Child Safety Home Safety Seniors' Safety ... Do we need laws against cell phones? Do We Need Laws Against Cell Phones? Do Cell Phones Cause Collisions? Enforce Existing Laws Distractions and Multitasking Electronic Etiquette Enforcement Wireless phones are everywhere. Businesses depend on them. Family members call each other to keep in touch. People use them in public places and when driving. The down side is that all those beeping noises and loud conversations are downright annoying, and drivers who pay more attention to the phone than the traffic create a hazard to other drivers. Do we need new regulations to protect the public from these problems? Do Cell Phones Cause Collisions? As more drivers use wireless phones, there are more collisions where an at-fault driver was on the phone. Today, drivers have a very high exposure to cell phones. Concerns that use of wireless phones can cause collisions have led to calls to ban or regulate their use in cars. Advocates cite a 1997 article in the New England Journal of Medicine. That report made no claim to prove the devices caused collisions. Moreover, it had several shortcomings. For example: The data were from 1994-95. Since then, exposure has skyrocketed. The number of wireless subscribers in Canada quintupled, from 1.8 million at end of 1994 to

56. AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety - Resources model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws. http://www.aaafoundation.org/resources/index.cfm?button=links

57. New Traffic Laws In 2003 895 allows the Texas Department of Public safety (DPS) to during the previous three years for trafficrelated violations SB 1445 amends the current law to allow http://www.tea.state.tx.us/drive/2003laws.html

NEW TEXAS TRAFFIC LAWS IN 2003 (Unofficial summaries) Except as noted below within specific bills, each of the following driving-related laws took effect on September 1, 2003. Bills may be viewed in more detail on the Legislative Reference Library of Texas website at www.lrl.state.tx.us/isaf/lrlhome.cfm (78th Regular Session, Text Enrolled Version) SENATE BILLS SB 45 makes it a felony offense to operate a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated with a passenger younger than 15. The offense is punishable as a state jail felony. SB 193 is known as the “Move Over Act”. This law requires drivers nearing a stopped emergency vehicle that has lights activated, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, to: o vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle when driving on a highway with two or more lanes traveling the direction of the emergency vehicle; or o slow to a speed not to exceed: - 20 mph less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or - 5 mph when the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph.

58. In-School Driver Education And Traffic Safety points for convictions of traffic law violations and send the results of the driving record evaluation Lauralea Bauer, Program Administrator, safety and Driver http://www.tea.state.tx.us/safedriver/DEinstructoreval.html

Home District Locator Index A-Z Divisions ... Convenient links Driver Education Instructor and Teaching Assistants Record Evaluations Penalty Points Also, a licensed driver education school shall obtain and evaluate a current official driving record from a student prior to enrollment in a driver education instructor development course. The individual must not have accumulated ten or more penalty points in the past three-year period on a driving record evaluation. The licensed school must use the standards for assessing penalty points for convictions of traffic law violations and accident involvements appearing on the instructor's current driving record established by the DPS that are the same as those used for Texas school bus drivers. The provisions for assessing penalty points can be obtained from the Texas Education Agency at (512) 463-9322 or downloaded from this Texas Education Agency website at www.tea.state.tx.us/safedriver/BusDriverPenalties.html

59. MADD Online: Laws tracks about 40 alcoholrelated and traffic-safety laws. Learn about MADD s comprehensive law enforcement plan includes funding for national safety belt and http://www.madd.org/stats/0,1056,1113,00.html

Statistics Laws About .08 BAC Law Drunk Driving Research ... National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) The federal government's primary source of information on traffic statistics, as well as a variety of other traffic safety information. NHTSA's Legislative Tracking Database A database of current legislation on certain key traffic safety issues. National Traffic Law Center The mission of NTLC is to improve the quality of justice in traffic safety adjudications by increasing the awareness of highway safety issues through the compilation, creation and dissemination of legal and technical information and by providing training and reference services. home Laws Spanish articles / Artículos en Español State-by-State Alcohol-Related Laws MADD tracks about 40 alcohol-related and traffic-safety laws. You can use this laws application to look up what a law means, as well as which states currently have the law and under what provisions. Higher Risk Driver Fact Sheet Learn about the problem of higher-risk drivers and MADD's comprehensive plan, which includes proven solutions to the higher-risk driving problem. Law Enforcement Fact Sheet Learn about MADD's comprehensive law enforcement plan, which includes funding for national safety belt and impaired driving mobilizations.

60. MSN Money - Are Your State's Traffic Laws Strict Enough? - Insure Your Car Properly enforced traffic laws can reduce accidents, injuries and death. The institute assessed laws governing child safety seats and adult seatbelt http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Insurance/Insureyourcar/P35268.asp

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money W eb Search: logoImg(document.location.protocol + "//sc.msn.com"); Money Home Investing Banking ... Family/College Insurance Quotes Auto Insurance Home Insurance Life Insurance Health Insurance Planner Insurance Planner Resources Decision Centers Assess Your Needs Insure Your Car Insure Your Life ... More Tools Related Links Message Boards Retirement Planner Print-friendly version Send this to a friend ... Financial resources at MSN Shopping Find It! Article Index Tools Index Site map "Clearly some states do a better job than others of getting good traffic safety laws on the books." Allan Williams Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Related Sites Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The Basics Are your state's traffic laws strict enough? advertisement California, Georgia and Washington, D.C., have the strongest set of laws designed to keep you safe on the road, the Insurance Institute says. See how your state rates. By Insure.com California, Georgia and Washington, D.C., have the strongest traffic safety laws, while Montana and Wyoming are among the weakest, according to a survey of traffic laws nationwide conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "We didn't evaluate every traffic safety law by any stretch. We looked at provisions of key laws that research shows can change driver behavior and reduce crash deaths and injuries. Clearly some states do a better job than others of getting good traffic-safety laws on the books," says Allan Williams, the IIHS's senior vice president.

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