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tragic-accident1 year ago

Tragic Crash in Clark County, Wisconsin: 9 Dead in Semi-Van Collision

A witness to a fatal crash in Clark County, Wisconsin, recounted the horrific scene where a passenger van collided with a semitrailer truck, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including seven members of an Amish community. Nathaniel Jahn, a former Marine, rescued a toddler from the wreckage but was unable to save others as the van burst into flames. The community mourns the loss and hopes for improved safety measures at the intersection where the accident occurred.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#amish-community#community-tragedy#fatal-crash
traffic-regulation1 year ago

Florida Passes Bill to Ban Left-Lane Driving Except for Few Exceptions

The Florida legislature has passed a bill to ban motorists from driving in the left lane of highways, except for overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing to exit, or when directed by an official traffic control device. The bill, which awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature, aims to improve highway safety and would impose fines for violations. If signed, Florida would join eight other states with similar restrictions, as driving in the left lane at slower speeds can create dangerous situations for other drivers.

via Fox News|
#florida#highway-safety#left-lane-driving
traffic-regulation1 year ago

Florida Legislature Approves Ban on Left-Lane Driving

The Florida legislature has unanimously passed a bill to ban motorists from driving in the left lane of highways, except for overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing to exit, or when directed by an official traffic control device. The bill, which now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature, aims to improve highway safety and would impose fines for violations. If signed, Florida would join eight other states with similar restrictions, as driving in the left lane at slower speeds can create dangerous situations for other drivers.

via Fox News|
#florida#highway-safety#left-lane-driving
traffic-safety1 year ago

"Colorado State Patrol Cracking Down on Speed Limit Compliance in Severe Weather"

Colorado State Patrol is cracking down on speeding, issuing tickets for even going the speed limit during severe weather conditions after an increase in traffic accidents. State troopers will be increasing patrols and conducting major aircraft operations to monitor speeding, emphasizing the need to drive below the speed limit in dangerous weather to avoid getting ticketed.

via KRDO|
#colorado-state-patrol#highway-safety#severe-weather
transportation2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds Federal Ban on Humorous Highway Messages"

Federal officials are cracking down on humorous highway safety messages, warning states to use "good judgment" and avoid signs that could confuse or distract drivers. While some state officials argue that witty signs help cut through the noise, federal authorities believe that some attempts at humor have gone too far and could be misunderstood or distracting for drivers.

via The New York Times|
#federal-crackdown#highway-safety#humorous-signs
transportation2 years ago

"Feds Ban Humorous Electronic Messages on Highways"

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has mandated the removal of humorous and quirky electronic messages from highways and freeways by 2026, citing concerns about potential driver distraction and misunderstanding. States have been given two years to comply with the new regulations, which emphasize the use of signs for conveying important information such as warnings about crashes, adverse weather, and traffic delays. This decision will impact popular humorous messages displayed on electronic signs in various states, prompting criticism from some officials who argue for state autonomy in determining signage content.

via The Associated Press|
#electronic-signs#federal-highway-administration#highway-safety
law-and-safety2 years ago

"South Carolina Takes Stronger Measures to Combat DUI with Ignition Interlock Bill"

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina signed the Ignition Interlock Bill into law, which imposes an ignition interlock requirement on all first-time DUI convictions and pre-convictions. The law aims to reduce the number of DUI incidents and save lives by temporarily preventing convicted drunk drivers from starting their vehicles if any measurable amount of alcohol is detected. The state had the eighth-most felony DUI deaths in recent years, and the new law is seen as a significant step towards improving highway safety.

via Live 5 News WCSC|
#dui#governor-mcmaster#highway-safety
traffic-safety2 years ago

Tennessee Drivers Face Stricter Move Over Law and Drunk Driving Regulations

Changes to Tennessee's Move Over Law, known as the Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act, require drivers to move over for any stationary vehicle with hazard lights on, including workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The law applies to all roads, and drivers are urged to either change lanes or slow down when passing these vehicles. Violating the law now incurs double fines, with penalties ranging from $250 to $2,500 for first, second, and subsequent offenses. Tennessee Highway Patrol will have discretion in issuing citations, potentially giving warnings instead. The law takes effect on July 1.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#fines#highway-safety#move-over-law
safety2 years ago

Memorial Day Weekend Travelers Urged to Prioritize Safety

Troopers in Utah are urging caution on the roads during the Memorial Day travel weekend after a teenager was seriously injured in a mishap in American Fork Canyon. The 16-year-old girl fell from a Jeep Wrangler that had running boards on the side and a rack on top. Utah is entering its '100 deadliest days' between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, and troopers are planning to work extra shifts to focus on DUI, speed, and seat belt enforcement as well as watching for distracted driving.

via KSL.com|
#caution#dui#highway-safety
transportation2 years ago

Controversial Bills on Truck Safety and Supply Chain Strengthening Approved by T&I Committee.

A bill that would restrict trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more to the right lane on all two-lane highways in New Jersey is being opposed by trucking groups who argue that it would create a "wall of trucks" and compromise safety. The bill's sponsors and opponents both cite safety as their main concern. The bill would also double penalties for those who use the left lane on any highway.

via NJ.com|
#highway-safety#legislation#new-jersey