June 17, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
New York State police officers issued 84,720 texting-while-driving tickets in 2015, which was an 840% increase from the 9,015 tickets issued in 2011. Whether you are in New York, Pennsylvania or any other state, keep your eyes on the road and off your mobile device. When there is risk ahead, you can count on KMRD […]
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Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Keep Your Eyes on the Road
June 17, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
New York State police officers issued 84,720 texting-while-driving tickets in 2015, which was an 840% increase from the 9,015 tickets issued in 2011. Whether you are in New York, Pennsylvania or any other state, keep your eyes on the road and off your mobile device. When there is risk ahead, you can count on KMRD […]
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Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Mobile Device Distractions
June 10, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
The distraction caused by a mobile device notification – an incoming phone call, text, alarm bell or vibration – is comparable to the effects when users make calls or send text messages, according to a study fielded by Florida State University. “Although these notifications are generally short in duration, they can prompt task-irrelevant thoughts, or […]
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Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Before you hit the road, know the Laws.
June 3, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Mississippi is the only state in which you can still drink and drive. So don’t be surprised if the guy in the lane next to yours begins to drive sideways if you are driving in Mississippi. New Hampshire is the only state that doesn’t have seat belt laws. The state does have a primary child […]
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Keep your eyes on the road – Auto Fleet Risks
April 26, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
According to the annual Governors Highway Safety Association Spotlight on Highway Safety Report, there will be a 10% year-to-year increase in the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2015. This comes on the heels of a 19% increase from 2009 to 2014, a period in which total traffic deaths decreased by about 4%. […]
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Auto Fleet Risks. One of the most common moving violations is running a stop sign or red light.
February 12, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Here are the basics on the enforcement and penalties for Pennsylvania drivers who don’t come to a full stop at the “limit line” (a line painted on the street indicating where to stop), or if there is no limit line, at the entrance to the intersection or crossing. The fine for running a red light […]
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Don’t Be Distracted By Ringtones, Alerts and Vibrations – Auto Fleet Safety
December 30, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments
According to a recent study by Florida State University, the distraction caused by a notification on your personal device – an inbound phone call or text, an alarm bell or even a vibration – is comparable to the effects caused when you make a call or send a text message. Anyone who had a science […]
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Risks Ahead. Drowsy Drivers Cause Accidents – Update Your Auto Fleet Manual to Increase Awareness
October 23, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
According to a study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between 2009 and 2013 21% of all fatal crashes involved a drowsy driver. 1. 37% of drivers report having fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point in their lives. 2. 11% report having fallen asleep behind the wheel in the past year. 3. Most […]
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The Rise of the Distracted Driver; And Why Corporate Auto Insurance Rates Are Going Up
May 23, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Gerry's Desk / 0 comments
With over 6 million auto accidents occurring annually, many claims managers feel overwhelmed by the number of resulting claims. In this blog post, we’ll discuss distracted driving and potential implications – and provide you with a few tips on how to lower your corporate auto insurance rates. As automobiles increasingly double as entertainment centers, telephone […]
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Here’s Why You Need Automobile Liability Insurance
March 8, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
According to an estimate released by the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy group, roadside fatalities in 2016 reached 40,200. This was a 6% gain from 2015 and a 14% gain from 2014, impacting business automobile liability insurance rates. The Council also released these troubling findings: 47% of motorists reported they are comfortable texting while […]
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Business Auto – Interlock Devices Save Lives
January 14, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments
Current ignition interlock technology prevents a vehicle from being started if a driver’s breath registers a certain amount of alcohol. The devices have been used since the 1960s, and in recent years some states have mandated their use for convicted drunk drivers. Future technology could use biometric readings via fingerprint or infrared breath analysis. Support […]
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