Last year, a train accident occurred when it came to a dead stop more than 800 feet into a tunnel in the middle of the afternoon. The lights flickered and went dark. Moments later, passengers on the No. 302 train began to see smoke creeping under the doors. This accident will become known as...
Read More32 Stop Sign Cameras Activated in DC’s Street Safe Campaign
According to WJLA, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has officially launched its Street Safe campaign, which aims to reduce traffic violations, lower the number of crashes and save lives. On November 23, thirty-two stop sign cameras were activated and will issue warnings to motorists through December 29. After December 30, actual tickets will be issued. Motorists could...
Read MorePolice Say Virginia’s Texting and Driving Law is a Challenge to Enforce
According to WJLA, 49 percent of drivers in Virginia admitted to texting and driving, despite it being the cause of over 100,000 transportation accidents annually. Texting while driving is illegal in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Virginia made it a primary offense in July of this year. In the first four months of enforcement, Virginia State...
Read MoreNew Maryland Laws Taking Effect in an Effort to Make Communities Safer
In Maryland, a new series of laws recently took effect in an effort to make communities safer. Here’s a look at the new legislations and how it will affect you:
- Talking on a hand-held phone while driving is now a primary offense, which means police have authority to pull over drivers and ticket them solely... Read More
Recent Report Reveals Washington D.C. Has ‘Worst Drivers in the Nation’
[ubermenu-map address="Washington, D.C." zoom="14" width="375px" height="375px"] According to a new study, Washington, D.C. drivers are twice more likely to get into traffic accidents than the national average, making residents of the nation’s capital the worst drivers in the U.S. The average American goes approximately 10 years between each car...
Read MoreOcean City Sees Dramatic Decrease in Transportation Accidents
Ocean City Police reported that this year they are seeing a dramatic decrease in the number of bicycles, pedestrian and scooter accidents. On August 15, police announced that compared to last year, crash numbers have been cut in half and no deaths have been reported in motor vehicle crashes. Police reported that this year bicycle...
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