Summertime is one of the most dangerous times to be out on California’s roads, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is actually one of the deadliest times to be out there. This is, in part, due to an increased number of people drinking and driving during the summer and over the holiday. Law enforcement […]
We have previously written about the dangers of being a pedestrian in Oakland and neighboring cities. Many of the streets in the Bay Area were designed solely with automobile traffic in mind, thus making them unfriendly to pedestrians at best and deadly at worst. Poorly timed lights and crosswalk signals, very wide streets and high […]
There is a reason that dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs make lovable pets; and in many households, dogs are just as much a part of the family as their human counterparts. But dog ownership is a big responsibility, especially if the dog you own has shown aggressive or violent tendencies. […]
Most of California’s major metropolitan areas are filled with pedestrians and bicyclists as well as cars and trucks, and the Bay Area is no exception. Despite this, however, it is clear that motor vehicles rule the road. In addition to the fact that these larger vehicles pose a threat to pedestrians and bicyclists, law enforcement […]
California readers no doubt remember the Toyota “sudden unintended acceleration” scandal that dominated the news a few years ago. While the story hasn’t received much media attention lately, that may soon be changing. Late last month, jury selection began on the first Toyota sudden acceleration lawsuit to go to trial. The lawsuit is on behalf […]
We have previously written that California has some of the most stringent anti-distracted-driving laws in the nation. The majority of states have banned texting while driving, but California is one of about a dozen states to prohibit all drivers from using handheld cellphones behind the wheel. In order to remain in compliance with this law, […]
Americans have a love affair with alcohol. We associate it with nearly every major holiday and celebration; we drink it while watching sports; and social rituals surrounding drinking are almost too numerous to count. For the most part, enjoyment of alcohol is just fine. Many of us can drink in moderation and make beer, wine […]
There are good and bad drivers in every age group. Statistically speaking, however, the two age groups that are most dangerous behind the wheel are teenagers and elderly motorists. Teenagers tend to be more likely to be involved in car accidents due to inexperience and age-related traits like impulsivity. On the other hand, older drivers […]
We have previously written about the growing public awareness surrounding prescription drugs and how they can impair driving ability. One of the drugs most associated with this problem is the sleep aid Ambien. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration warned Americans that many people who take Ambien to fall asleep at night may […]
Here in the Bay Area, cars, bicyclists and pedestrians often need to share the same crowded streets. Unfortunately, motorists tend to have the final say when a given intersection is disputed. This, of course, results in a many bike and pedestrian accidents in Oakland and nearby cities. But when such an accident occurs, it is […]
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