September 20, 2010 – 4:16 pm
This past month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported motor vehicle fatalities sharply declined in 2009. At an all time low the fatality rate reported was only 1.13 deaths per every 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Incredibly the total number of deaths is nearing those of 1950 in a time of less traffic, lower [...]
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September 10, 2010 – 4:51 pm
Labor day we said goodbye to summer and dove head first into our Fall schedules and driving changes. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation has a few tips and tricks on how to save a few bucks while staying safe. Plymouth Rock has suggested taking the following precautions on a regular basis: Check your vehicle stats — [...]
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Yesterday MADD Massachusetts honored more than 30 state troopers, 45 local police officers, five assistant district attorneys and 10 local police department for their commitment to enforcing drunk driving laws. The local police departments received the Drive for Life award for holding sobriety check points in 2010. The honorary breakfast speaker this year was Chris [...]
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By Cassandra
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Tagged Attleboro, Chris Doyle, drunk driving, drunk driving fatalities, MADD, MADD Massachusetts, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, National Highway Safety Administration, Wilbraham Police, WNYT
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The severe storms and flooding that have occurred in Massachusetts recently have been classified by the government as federal disaster areas. The counties of Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester fall under this classification. Due to the severe nature of the damage caused by the storms, the IRS has extended the deadline for [...]
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February 5, 2010 – 5:32 am
A recent article on MassDrive explained the search for stricter laws on snowmobile operation. After further consideration, the state Senate has determined that improvements need to be made on safety regulations for operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The bill establishes a minimum age for operating ATVs such as snowmobiles or dirt bikes. All riders will [...]
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January 28, 2010 – 6:43 am
It’s hard to find someone that doesn’t know that it is illegal to drive without auto insurance. On the other hand, its not very hard to find people that don’t know the punishment for not having such insurance. Penalties vary from state to state and Massachusetts has a set of its own. In Massachusetts, law [...]
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December 14, 2009 – 2:28 pm
Many of us leave the house late or underestimate the amount of time it takes to get from one place or another. When pressed for time driver feel anxious and rushed, and it shows. This anxiety to arrive on time causes many of us to speed, crossing our fingers a cop won’t be around the [...]
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November 9, 2009 – 10:24 am
Once known as Armistace Day, America celebrates Veterans Day every November in rememberance of the ceasefire that ended WWI. The end of combat was marked by an armistice, a truce or ceasefire, in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in the year 1918. Massachusetts will honor veterans this Wednesday with [...]
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November 3, 2009 – 11:14 am
A grad total of 675 Massachusetts runners completed the 2009 ING New York City Marathon with 42,000 + athelets from around the world. Pete Rooney was the first Massachusettes man to finish with a time of 2:20:34, a personal best. The top Massachusetts woman to finish was Jamison Lower with a 3:03:33 time. Rooney and [...]
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September 30, 2009 – 7:22 am
Q: What’s the easiest way to keep low insurance rates? A: With a clean drivers record. Not only will you need to pay that speeding ticket, you’ll be paying for it the next couple years on your auto insurance. Insurance companies determine your rates in part by what kind of a driver you are. If [...]
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