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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Risks Ahead. An average of six teenagers die daily from auto accidents.
May 6, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Nearly a million teenage drivers were involved in police-reported crashes in 2013, according to AAA. These accidents resulted in 373,645 injuries and 2,927 deaths. An average of six teenagers die daily from auto accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, one in four teens is […]
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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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Distracted driving can lead to reckless endangerment
April 13, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
On average, eight people lose their lives every day in the United States due to distracted driving. While mobile phone usage has been linked to distracted driving, these other activities can also significantly elevate risk: Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio, […]
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Risks Ahead. DUI arrests increase on St. Patrick’s Day
March 18, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
DUI arrests increase on St. Patrick’s Day, with years of increased insurance premiums typically following a conviction. Increased car insurance premiums can outstrip the fine for a DUI in Pennsylvania. A first-time offender with a blood alcohol level of less than 0.10% faces a $300 fine and six months of probation, but no license suspension. […]
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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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Risks Ahead. Did you know? The number of motorists being caught for distracted driving is rising.
January 15, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risk Control, Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
A recent report from Pennsylvania’s court system indicates an increasing number of motorists are being caught for distracted driving. 1,140 drivers were cited for texting while driving in 2014. An increasing number of drivers are being cited under a different statute for using headphones while driving. Motorists convicted of texting while driving are required to […]
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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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