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, […]
New Hampshire law requires police departments to obtain a court’s approval before setting up an NH sobriety checkpoint to screen drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Researchers in the field of drunk driving prevention say that sobriety checkpoints work best when the community has plenty of notice about when and where the checkpoint will […]
A federal court recently ruled that a Maine woman could not sue for damages under New Hampshire’s dog bite statute because she was not actually bitten by the dog that caused her accident, according to a recent article in the Nashua Telegraph. The woman filed her lawsuit in federal court after suffering a New Hampshire motorcycle […]
A bill currently working its way through the New Hampshire legislature would give each parent an equal share of custody in most divorce cases, according to a recent article posted by Seacoast Online. The bill, known as HB 591, would require courts to begin with the presumption that child custody in NH should be shared equally between […]