In early 2012, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, also known as MAP-21. Among other things, this law provided the Federal […]
Safety Board calls for lower drunk driving limits
In Georgia, as in all U.S. states, a driver whose blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is considered intoxicated “per se” – meaning that he or she is […]
Georgia law enforcement plans to focus on distracted and impaired driving
Motorists across Georgia may have noticed an increase in traffic throughout the state. The extra cars on the road during the summer months often leads to an increase in motor […]
Why do drivers in Georgia continue to text and drive?
A new study discovered that even though drivers recognize the dangers of texting behind the wheel, many continue to participate in this activity anyway. Although it is against the law […]
Report: DOT proposes mandatory speed limiting devices for large trucks
The DOT proposed making speed limiting devices mandatory on all new commercial vehicles to help limit the number of deaths resulting from trucking crashes. Collisions involving large commercial trucks are […]
Report: Distracted driving is prevalent among Georgia teens
Reports show that many teenagers in Georgia text while driving; this and other distractions may contribute to over half of serious teen car crashes. In 2013, over 424,000 injuries and […]