St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is a popular holiday to hit the local bar and enjoy a beer or other alcoholic beverage – many of which come in green to celebrate the day. But more people out partying also means more police officers on the roads, in roving patrols and at NH sobriety checkpoints, keeping an […]
The Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) promotes several state and local programs to help prevent pedestrians and bicyclists from being hit by cars, an event which occurs thousands of times in the U.S. each year and which often results in serious injuries or death. According to the GHSA, over 4,000 pedestrians and over 600 bicyclists […]
The New Hampshire state House of Representatives has postponed further consideration of a bill that would allow grocery stores to sell liquor in the state. The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee has instead asked for a study that will weigh the bill’s possible impacts on administrative costs, liquor costs, and the possible consequences, such […]
Smartphones are common these days, and state legislatures are beginning to take advantage of their document-displaying capabilities. In several states, bills have been introduced to allow drivers to show proof of insurance by displaying an electronic proof of insurance document on their smartphones, instead of carrying the paper document. Supporters of these bills say that […]
Every year, over 5,000 motorcyclists are killed and thousands more are injured in crashes involving the motorcycle and other motor vehicles. Motorcyclists often suffer worse in these crashes than do the occupants of a car or truck, since the bike provides very little protection in a collision. The Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released […]
The New Hampshire Senate is currently considering a bill that would expand the administrative powers of the Division of Motor Vehicles when it comes to drivers who have been arrested for or charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire. The bill, known as Senate Bill 282, would […]
Recently, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued new hours-of-service (HOS) rules that limit when and for how long a commercial truck driver may be behind the wheel. The new rules were intended to prevent driver fatigue by requiring rest stops and making sure drivers get to sleep during their off hours. Recently, […]
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a simple step biker can take to improve their safety on the road: checking and maintaining proper tire pressure. Proper tire pressure puts the right amount of tire in contact with the road, improving your ability to control the motorcycle, especially in emergency situations. Tire pressure […]
Seat belts are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from serious injury in a car accident. If you’re pregnant, you should still wear a seat belt, but you can modify it for maximum comfort and protection, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA suggests that pregnant women who […]
A bill recently introduced in the New Hampshire legislature to limit or prohibit officers from making arrests at sobriety checkpoints has sparked opposition from law enforcement agencies and other groups, according to a recent article in the Union-Leader. Representatives of various law enforcement agencies and House representatives banded together to hold a hearing opposing the bill, […]