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Textalyzer May Help New York Officials in Distracted Driving Fight
One might say that texting and driving is this century’s drunk driving. If law enforcement officials and safety advocates in the 1980s worked to punish drunk drivers and educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving, today they are handing out tickets to distracted drivers and working to educate motorists about the consequences of …
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New Bill Proposes More Rights for NYC Pedestrians in Crosswalk
A proposed bill in New York City, if it becomes law, would give pedestrians the right of way, even when the crossing light is flashing. According to a news report on CBS New York, under current New York City law, pedestrians crossing a street in a crosswalk with a “Walk, Don’t Walk” sign only have …
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More Safety Harness Use Urged to Reduce Construction Accidents
Gilbane Building Co., a construction contractor, is calling for all workers on job sites in New York state to wear safety harnesses when they are working above 6 feet to help prevent tragic construction accidents. According to an article in Crain’s New York, company officials say that this policy of theirs has prevented 20 workers …
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Five Common Springtime Accidents that Cause Personal Injuries
Spring is typically a beautiful time of year in New York City. It marks the return of warmer temperatures and a chance to spend more time outdoors. Residents have the opportunity to shed those layers of heavy winter clothing, enjoy flowers in full bloom in city parks and walk and ride their bikes around city …
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New York City’s 10 Most Dangerous Intersections
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ambitious Vision Zero program aims to eliminate traffic accident deaths by 2024. Although this may seem to be a formidable task, the numbers are certainly heading in the right direction, according to a report in the Gothamist. In 2015, there were 233 traffic deaths compared to 269 the previous year. Commissioner …
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