A blog by Adam Rosenblum
New York State has updated its child seat belt laws. As of November 1, parents are required to keep children under the age of 2 in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat. Previously, rear-facing was only required for children under 22 inches in length or less than 25 lbs. The...
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In New York and New Jersey—as well as many other states—a person who refuses a roadside breath test to determine intoxication levels can have his/her license suspended and be arrested. However, a new report from the New York Times shows that states all over the country are tossing breath test...
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City officials are reducing the speed limit on the West Side Highway between 59th Street and Battery Place. The new speed limit will go down from 35mph to 30mph. The new limit will go into effect on Saturday, Oct. 12. The change comes amidst reports of several serious accidents in...
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With New York City public schools now open, the NYPD is aggressively expanding traffic enforcement around school zones. “With schools reopening, we’re doubling down on our effort to protect the most vulnerable among us: our kids,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio in an announcement earlier this week. “With more officers...
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About 14% of traffic accidents involve a driver distracted by a cell phone. More than half (8% total) involve the driver texting or using other smartphone functions other than making calls. As such, all states except Montana have put in place some form of texting while driving ban. Often called...
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