Blog: Drunk Driving

Statistics show that teenagers have the highest rate of any age group for motor vehicle crashes and that rate goes up significantly during what is known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This is the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teens are out of school and free to congregate […]

St. Patrick’s Day, as with any celebration, is usually accompanied with alcohol. Unfortunately, the alcohol consumption during St. Patrick’s Day can get excessive; in fact, over 50 percent of Americans plan to drink on the holiday, with almost 80 percent of car accidents involving twice the legal limit of blood-alcohol levels. Even with statistics and […]

With advances in technology, we are constantly connected to our phones. This connection is rapidly becoming an epidemic to those who share the road. Driver inattention, defined as anything that diverts the attention of someone operating a vehicle, has been the leading cause of driver-related fatalities in New Jersey for five years in a row. […]

Most people turn to ridesharing to enjoy a safe, affordable trip from one location to another, but what happens when a rideshare driver operates the vehicle erratically, or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol? In this case, riders need to understand the best way to get themselves out of harm’s way. Ridesharing passengers […]

All states now have some form of ignition interlock requirement to prevent those with drunk driving convictions from driving with alcohol in their system. New Jersey recently became one of 34 states that require interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first time offenders. While interlock devices have been lauded for their effectiveness in reducing […]

Many people assume they are safe when crossing the street because they are in a crosswalk or crossing at a traffic light. Pedestrians should be just as aware while walking as drivers in a pedestrian-heavy area. A pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of summer. If the weather is nice, there will be more people on the roadways and a greater potential for accidents.  The National Safety Council estimates that over 400 people will be fatally injured in car accidents during the holiday weekend. The following tips will help drivers […]

The Swedish vehicle manufacturer, Volvo Cars, plans to adjust their vehicles by implementing a speed limit. The company plans to begin the process in 2020 and officials are hoping that the adjustment will promote safer driving habits. The maximum speed for Volvo vehicles will reportedly end at around 112 miles per hour. The company is […]

Car accidents happen, but due to teens’ inexperience behind the wheel, they may be more susceptible to accidents. Prom night is one of the biggest nights in a young teen’s life. Parents and teens should prepare well in advance for the potential dangers on the road that can be associated with prom activities. During prom […]

St. Patrick’s Day brings with it the combination of alcohol and celebratory festivities. However, this combination also leads to serious injuries. State police in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey are on the lookout for serious accidents that are likely to happen due to the holiday. They are conducting patrols and checkpoints to prevent injuries before […]