Aug
17
Roadway Safety Rules at the School Bus Stop
August 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
With the school year about the start, safety concerns for new and returning students comes to the forefront. For one thing, it won’t be long before your nearby school bus stop will be crowded with kids waiting for transportation. In a previous blog entry, we noted that to avoid traffic accidents involving school children, police [...]
Aug
9
Back to School Roadway Safety
August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The summer seems to go by fast, doesn’t it? Schools in some parts of Indiana will be back in session as early as next week, with the resulting increase in car traffic (and the possibility of a road accident) in the morning and late afternoon. Avoiding any kind of traffic accident should be on your [...]
Aug
3
Are You An Aggressive Driver?
August 3, 2010 | Comments Off
When you’re out on Indiana roads, have you ever been cut off, tailgated, or haveĀ someone swerve into your lane for no apparent reason? Or perhaps from time to time you’ve been an instigator of that kind of reckless driving.
We’ve all had experiences of one kind or another that could lead to a road accident. [...]
Jul
28
Indy Motorcyclist Loses Life In Utility Pole Accident
July 28, 2010 | Comments Off
A motorcyclist without a helmet tragically died in Indianapolis in the early morning hours on July 23 when he crashed into a light pole. According to witnesses, the man, 42, was going about 100 mph on Madison Avenue when he lost control. He died at the scene. Police indicated that alcohol did not appear to [...]
Jul
22
Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we have discussed previously, drivers must be extremely vigilant to avoid traffic accidents when the warmer weather brings out more motorcycle enthusiasts. Recently Indiana fatalities have established that point unfortunately. By the same token, for enhanced roadway safety, motorcyclists must also take care to operate their choppers safely and legally.
The Indiana State Police offers [...]
Jul
22
Indiana Amends Move Over Law
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
Hoosiers need to always give first responders a wide berth on state roads so they can do their jobs safely without creating an add-on highway accident in the process.
In 1999, Indiana became the first state in the U.S. to pass a law (Indiana Code section 9-21-8-35) requiring drivers to move over or slow down when [...]
Jul
15
Bicycle Safety Tips–Part 2
July 15, 2010 | Comments Off
Continuing our discussion of bicycle safety for you and your family…the Indiana State Police reminds bicyclists that they have to take the initiative to make themselves visible to motorists, especially after dark. Never assume that motorists sharing the road with you can see you. According to the ISP, sufficient visibility to avoid traffic accidents includes [...]
Jul
15
Bicycle Safety Tips–Part 1
July 15, 2010 | Comments Off
Bicycle Safety Tips #1
For bicycle enthusiasts, we’ve blogged previously about the importance of roadway safety, a responsibility shared by the person on the bike as well as motorists in cars and trucks, especially now in the midst of the warm weather and vacation season. When they are out and about on Indiana roads, bicyclists [...]
Jul
1
Celebrate A Safe Independence Day Weekend
July 1, 2010 | Comments Off
Getting behind the wheel after having one too many is always a bad idea, but especially during a holiday weekend when traffic accidents are more likely. Already one of the most heavily traveled holidays, the AAA Hoosier Motor Club forecasts a nearly 18 percent increase nationally in July 4th-related car travel from last year it [...]
Jun
30
Motorcyclist Without Helmet Killed In Evansville
June 30, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve blogged previously, even though a helmet is unpopular with many motorcycle riders, it is an essential piece of safety equipment to perhaps avoid a serious road accident or to minimize the consequences of one. There is no cure for a brain injury other than avoidance. A brain injury can leave permanent life-altering damage [...]
Jun
25
Fatal Accident in Indianapolis; Alcohol May Have Played a Role
June 25, 2010 | Comments Off
Especially during the summer travel season, driving drunk and/or recklessly and not buckling up can sadly be a deadly combination. On Wednesday night, police say a motorist in a Ford Explorer ran a red light on the southside of Indianapolis and crashed into the front of a Chevy Tahoe. The motorist in the Ford was [...]
Jun
11
Teen Sleep Deprivation and Car Accidents
June 11, 2010 | Comments Off
We’ve discussed previously in this blog how a new driver behind the wheel can create a lethal weapon. Minors have less driving experience, and inexperience (and often lack of maturity and good judgment) means less ability to control a car in an emergency. Drinking and texting are usually key factors in a car wreck, and [...]


