Speed limit

COVID-19's Dramatic Impact on California Automobile Safety

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Traffic law, Road safety, Law enforcement, Road traffic management, Speed limit, Traffic collision, California Highway Patrol, Traffic ticket

VISALIA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While 2020 saw a dramatic drop in automobile accidents resulting from COVID-conscious citizens staying at home, reckless speeding drivers have increased on California streets.

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  • VISALIA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While 2020 saw a dramatic drop in automobile accidents resulting from COVID-conscious citizens staying at home, reckless speeding drivers have increased on California streets.
  • Maison Law Personal Injury Law Firm in Central Valley recently conducted an accident study comparing 2020 accident statistics to those of 2019.
  • While there have been fewer accidents caused by speeding, California Highway Patrol (CHP) saw a 46% increase in tickets issued for drivers speeding at or above 100mph and a dramatic increase of fatal outcomes for accidents caused by speeding.
  • Maison Law's charts show that as of February 10, 2020, there were 858 accidents per week in California caused by speeding (CBS).

Washington Auto Show, National Road Safety Foundation Invite Area Teens To Help Create TV Message About Dangers Of Speeding

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Road safety, Traffic law, Road transport, Law enforcement, Road traffic management, Traffic collision, Distracted driving, Sleep-deprived driving, Speed limit, Driving under the influence

"Speeding is a major factor in crashes that results in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year," said Washington Auto Show Chairman John Ourisman.

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  • "Speeding is a major factor in crashes that results in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year," said Washington Auto Show Chairman John Ourisman.
  • All entrants will receive a free ticket to the Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed is a factor in 26 percent of all fatal traffic crashes.
  • NRSF programs, which are free, address distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

Ben Crump Wins Historic $411 Million Verdict in Zoom Trial

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Jury, Legal procedure, Speed limit, Government, Policy, Law

The case was the first virtual jury trial held in Florida's Second Circuit Court in Northern Florida.

Key Points: 
  • The case was the first virtual jury trial held in Florida's Second Circuit Court in Northern Florida.
  • The massive crash was caused by weather conditions coupled with speeding by a Top Auto commercial vehicle driver.
  • The consequential negligence displayed by the Top Auto driver wrecked not only vehicles but lives," Crump said.
  • COVID demanded an unprecedented Zoom trial, but it didn't stop the jury from hearing and understanding the evidence and returning a record verdict."

The National Road Safety Foundation And LA Auto Show® Invite California Teens To Help Warn Drivers About Dangers Of Speeding

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Traffic law, Road transport, Driver's education, Driving in the United Kingdom, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, Traffic ticket, Speed limit, Road traffic safety, National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme

The Drive Safe CaliforniaPSA Challenge, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation and promoted by the LA Auto Show, is open and accepting ideas for a public service announcement about the dangers of speeding.

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  • The Drive Safe CaliforniaPSA Challenge, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation and promoted by the LA Auto Show, is open and accepting ideas for a public service announcement about the dangers of speeding.
  • The winning spot will debut at the LA Auto Show before being broadcast on more than 160 TV stations nationwide.
  • That's the message we want California teens to help us communicate -- speeding can be so much more than a ticket."
  • The LA Auto Show is endorsed by the Greater LA New Car Dealers Association and is owned and operated by ANSA Productions.

Traffic Logix Releases a Guide of Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Traffic law, Road traffic management, Road safety, Road transport, Law enforcement, Radar speed sign, Traffic calming, Speed limit, Traffic, Cruise control

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traffic Logix announced the release of their newest infographic: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers.

Key Points: 
  • SPRING VALLEY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traffic Logix announced the release of their newest infographic: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers.
  • With tips regarding preventative measures, speed control, safety, technology, and external factors, this graphic highlights the most common causes for teenage traffic incidents.
  • To read more Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers, visit Traffic Logix here .
  • Traffic Logix specializes in speed limit enforcement products and services including radar speed signs, speed camera systems, and rubber traffic calming.

SmartDrive Introduces SmartSense for Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck to Address Emerging Areas of Concern for Fleet Safety

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Smartdrive, Law enforcement, Road safety, Road traffic management, Traffic law, Smartdrive, Speed limit, Sitting Ducks, Service industries, Human activities

Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck are the latest in the SmartDrive SmartSense line of intelligent driver-assist sensors that alert drivers to potentially dangerous situations before a catastrophic event occurs.

Key Points: 
  • Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck are the latest in the SmartDrive SmartSense line of intelligent driver-assist sensors that alert drivers to potentially dangerous situations before a catastrophic event occurs.
  • SmartSense for Sitting Duck addresses these situations that have continued to increase in recent months due to frequent, and uncertain, COVID-19 closures.
  • "SmartSense for Sitting Duck technology helps us protect our drivers by alerting management that they may need help.
  • To learn more about the SmartDrive SmartSense line of safety solutions, visit https://www.smartdrive.net/solutions/smartdrive-smartsense/ or to interact with our Speeding for Conditions infographic, visit: www.smartdrive.net/speeding_for_conditions .

InventHelp Inventor Develops Speed Monitoring System for Drivers (LGI-2900)

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Road transport, Traffic law, Road traffic management, Road safety, Law enforcement, Speed limit, Traffic collision, Patent, Speed limit enforcement

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to alert a driver when traveling over the posted speed limit.

Key Points: 
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to alert a driver when traveling over the posted speed limit.
  • As a result, it could help to prevent speeding citations and potential accidents and it could enhance safety.
  • The invention features a practical design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and professional drivers.
  • "My design ensures that a driver knows to slow down when exceeding the speed limit."

Viasat Eliminates Ka-band Speed Limits for Business Aviation In-Flight Connectivity; Showcases its Satellite Innovation and Capabilities

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Satellite Internet access, Viasat, Inc., Broadband, Telecommunications, Internet access, Speed limit, Human rights, Information and communications technology

Additionally, the company has doubled its minimum committed internet speed to the aircraft for the same Ka-band service plans.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the company has doubled its minimum committed internet speed to the aircraft for the same Ka-band service plans.
  • "Today's offering delivers a completely new and premium in-flight experience made possible by Viasat's innovative technology," said Claudio D'Amico, business area director, Business Aviation, Viasat.
  • By removing speed limits, we are creating a home-like connectivity experience for mid-cabin to large- and long-range business jets."
  • Forward-looking statements include statements about the elimination of speed limits, faster speeds for Ka-band customers and enhanced experiences, benefits and capabilities.

New ATS traffic study finds some cities are effectively putting the brakes on speeding during the pandemic

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Land transport, Transport, Road traffic management, Road transport, Road safety, Traffic law, Transportation planning, Radar speed sign, Speed limit, Traffic calming, Analytics, Traffic count

The webinar looks at the current trend of high-risk speeding on our nation's roads in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and offers proven strategies for traffic calming.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar looks at the current trend of high-risk speeding on our nation's roads in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and offers proven strategies for traffic calming.
  • Attendees will be the first to learn the results of an ATS study into the effectiveness of using radar speed signs together with real-time traffic data and analytics as a deterrent to speeding.
  • All Traffic Solutions is a leader in traffic safety and data analytics for Intelligent Transportation Systems and smart parking applications.
  • The study was conducted in cities across the U.S. using traffic data gathered from ATS radar speed signs and traffic counters and automatically uploaded to ATS TraffiCloud, the company's patented cloud-based data and analytics software.

Statement from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on the GHSA report, Spotlight on Highway Safety: Pedestrians Traffic Fatalities by State

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Traffic law, Road traffic management, Road transport, Road safety, Street furniture, Transportation engineering, Speed limit, Traffic enforcement camera, Pedestrian

The problems contributing to the rising number of deaths are well known.

Key Points: 
  • The problems contributing to the rising number of deaths are well known.
  • Providing more options for pedestrians to safely cross busy roads would make a difference.
  • Broader use of speed cameras to enforce speed limits is a proven solution.
  • Another obvious solution is better headlights on vehicles because so many of these crashes happen at night.