Upgrades to Head Restraints Boost Whiplash Protection in Car Accidents
When reporting on vehicle safety features, we often mention the latest in high tech. Whether it's autonomous cars or vehicles with advanced collision-warning systems, safety is correlated with some of the newest technology on the market. But there is one thing that is...
States With Legalized Pot See an Increase in Car Accidents
Colorado Among Those With Jump in Collision Rates A little over a year ago, the Cato Institute, a public policy research organization, conducted a survey of those who were for legalizing recreational marijuana and those against. Supporters made many claims, one being...
Texting-While-Driving Penalties Stiffer, But Narrower, in Colorado
When state lawmakers increased the penalties for texting while driving in Colorado, they legalized it in most cases. Colorado formerly barred adult drivers from sending text messages or manually entering data into a device such as a cell phone. Violators faced a $50...
U.S. Agency Praises Volvo Safety Efforts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded recognition to the Swedish automaker Volvo for its long-standing emphasis on vehicle safety. Volvo's focus on auto safety began nearly 60 years ago, when it introduced the three-point seatbelt...
Colorado Contest Rewards Ideas for Sharing the Road Safely
Flashing lasers, tech-linked bicycle bells, and glowing pavement are some things that may someday help prevent a Colorado bicycle accident and let everyone walk and ride in greater safety. Those are a few of the ideas to win $10,000 to $75,000 and move a step closer...
Heat Danger in Cars Rises Quickly, Even in Colorado
Today is the official first day of summer and the prime time for reminding summer travelers of the dangers of leaving a child or animal unattended in a car. Sadly, despite all the warnings, we still see too many news headlines noting the death of a child who was...