Vehicle Infotainment Systems Can Lead to Distracted Driving Accidents
As automakers try to compete in their industry, many manufacturers are now providing high tech Infotainment systems in many vehicles. These Infotainment systems allow you to answer your mobile device, make a call by voice activation, enter GPS coordinates, and much more. The problem is that for years automakers have also been preaching to drivers,…
Motor Vehicle Accidents Take Over 40,000 Lives in 2016
The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. It is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U.S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. A…
National Teen Driver Safety Week Starts this Weekend
According to the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics, traffic accidents are a leading cause of death of young people between the ages of 15-19. It is extremely important to speak with young people in our community about the importance of safe driving behavior at all times, and National Teen Driver…
National “Click It Or Ticket Campaign” Kicks Off Right Before Memorial Day Weekend
With the busy Memorial Day weekend approaching, it is more important than ever to buckle up every time you get in the car. Even if it’s just for a short drive around the block, always make sure you fasten your seat belt, as well as the seat belt of any and all passengers. Car accidents…
Be Safe Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
On Thursday, 3/17 thousands of people in Tulsa will gather with friends and family to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As with every holiday, many people will be out and about enjoying parades and festivities, and there will be a lot of drinking going on as well. So please, think about things. Plan ahead if you’re going…
Three Teenage Motorists Unharmed After Being Thrown From Vehicle
Three young motorists, ages 14 through 18, were fortunate to escape a single-vehicle accident over the weekend with only minor injuries. Creek County, OK Police are reporting that the three teens survived an accident that ejected them from a pickup truck after all three failed to wear their seat belts. The accident took place around…