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New York residents are likely familiar with the Breathalyzer tool. Now, authorities are turning to a device referred to as a "textalyzer" to help determine if an individual has been using his or her cell phone while behind the wheel. This tool would allow police to...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a list of safety suggestions for cyclists in New York and throughout the country. Bikes should be inspected before riding, including the brakes and tires. People should also wear a properly fitted bike helmet....
Drivers reading or writing text messages have become a worryingly common sight on the roads of New York, and researchers with a leading road safety group believe that the popularity of mobile devices is the most likely explanation for a troubling increase in...
When automobile accidents in New York are caused by intoxicated, distracted or speeding drivers, establishing responsibility may be a fairly straightforward process. However, determining who is to blame for an accident caused by a tire blowout can be more challenging....
Self-driving automobiles are still rare on New York roads, but they are becoming increasingly common. Even vehicles that don't have complete self-driving functions have limited ones, such as the ability to park automatically. Along with changing the way that people...
Deaths caused by vehicle accidents have increased remarkably since 2014, according to a report by the National Safety Council. New York drivers should be aware of what these reports mean for road safety. These estimates released by the National Safety Council indicate...
According to a study by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, New York is somewhere the middle among states regarding traffic safety laws. The organization examined traffic laws throughout the country and found 376 laws that it said should be adopted by all states....
Each day, 13 people die just while walking in public. In 2014, there were a total of 4,884 pedestrians who were fatally injured throughout the United States. It is thought that the rate of pedestrian deaths are actually increasing in a time when being inside a car is...
A car accident that occurred in New York left one person dead and three people critically injured on Jan. 5. Authorities stated that the accident took place in the Bronx at about 9 p.m. when a Camry drove into oncoming traffic, striking two other vehicles. There were...
On Dec. 26, a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in front of a New York pizzeria resulted in the death of a woman and left another person with serious injuries. According to the report, the accident took place near the intersection of Larkfield Road and Fifth Avenue...