Update on Handheld Cellphone Ban
This is an update on last week’s blog, regarding a bill to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving in the state of Rhode Island. The bill passed in the Senate this week with a vote of 35-2. …
Rhode Island Infrastructure
In 2014, the residents of Rhode Island voted to approve the $35 million bond to pay for “enhancements and renovations to mass transit hub infrastructure throughout the state,” which was expected to include the Providence train station. Currently there …
Banning Use of Handheld Devices for Drivers
Vote to Ban on Handheld Devices for Drivers
This past Thursday, Feb 25th, the Rhode Island State House-Senate committee approved a bill that would ban drivers from using handheld phones while driving in Rhode Island. The bill is scheduled to …
New Device to Spot Texting and Driving
In the state of Rhode Island, all drivers are banned from texting and driving by law. Even with this law in place, each day more than 1,200 people are injured and 15 people are killed as a result of …
2016 Winter Driving Safety Tips
New Year’s Day has passed and the 2015 festivities are over, but in New England the winter weather is just beginning. As we prepare for winter weather and conditions, it’s important to adjust driving behavior and preparation.
We’ve been lucky …
The Breakdown of Car Accident Attorney Fees
Enlisting the help of a car accident attorney to file an accident claim can be helpful when pursuing a fair settlement from an insurance company or defendant. Your lawyer will help guide you through each step of the process …
Truvolo for Teen Drivers
The safety of teenage drivers should be at the forefront of the minds of parents across the country. While many teenage drivers remain unscathed while driving, many others don’t enjoy the same fate. Statistics from the Centers for Disease …
7 Reasons You Should Buckle Up
Most people know that buckling their seatbelt is an important step to stay safe if in a traffic accident. Below are seven reasons you should buckle up every time you get in your vehicle – and to make sure …
Lowering Fatal Car Accidents in the US
Efforts are constantly being made to decrease the amount of fatal car accidents on roads throughout the United States. Early data conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 6,800 people were killed in car crashes …
Laws for Driving Through School Zones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2011, there were a total of 4,743 pedestrian deaths. Of these, five percent, or 255, involved children under the age of 14. In order to keep children safe, following the …
