Tag Archives: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

MADD Supports Extended Measures Against Drunk Driving

June 16, 2011 – 8:14 am

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 108 people were killed in Massachusetts due to drunk drivers in 2009. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has initiated a fight for legislators to support an extended reach of ignition interlock devices and monitoring. An interlock device prevents a driver from operating a vehicle if they do [...]

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Massachusetts Roads Remain Among Safest

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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NHTSA Announces New 5-Star Vehicle Safety Rating

July 30, 2010 – 11:35 am

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also known as NHTSA, has publicized their first lineup of 2011 model vehicles undergoing the government’s newly renovated 5-star safety rating program. The NHTSA press release stated: “In all, 24 passenger cars, 20 sport utility vehicles, two vans, and nine 2011 model year pickups will be rated under the [...]

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Phone laws put in the fast lane

February 2, 2010 – 6:12 am

Over the past couple years, more and more attention has been brought to the dangers of distracted driving. In particular, using your cell phone while driving. Some states have already made strict rules limiting use to only hands-free devices while other states have not done much. Recent legislation purposed in the House of Representatives would [...]

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Road Rage and Ways to Combat Frustration on the Road

December 3, 2009 – 10:44 am

A recent nationwide study revealed driver habits and the cities that have the most aggressive drivers.  According to the study, if you live in major city on either coast, you’re more likely to expirience or witness road rage.  Miami tops the list as the worst cities for aggressive driving, followed by New York, Boston, Los [...]

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