Summer seems like the perfect time for small cars. People break out their convertibles and roadsters. Sports cars that were put away for the winter finally see pavement again. Those with Jeep Wranglers take off the tops and the doors to cruise around in the sun. But...
Seat belts are nothing new. Car manufacturers introduced them in the 1970s. Connecticut has required drivers and those in the front seat to use them since 1985. It later became mandatory for children under 16, too. Despite this, the state still allows those aged 16 or...
A person who’s involved in a car crash can suffer a host of injuries. When one of these is a spinal cord injury, that can mean lifelong problems for the victim. The initial days following a spinal cord injury are terrifying, so remember the following points if you or...
Winter weather poses safety threats to drivers; freezing temperatures, snowfall and slippery roads can increase the likelihood of an accident. There is another dangerous element many drivers don’t account for: ice missiles. Ice missiles are large chunks of snow and...
Almost everyone has been tailgated before. Other drivers usually do this because someone is not moving fast enough for their liking or because they're in a hurry to get somewhere. It's never safe to have someone drive so close to the back end of your car that it...
Coming in contact with a suspected drunk driver in Connecticut can be overwhelming, stressful and downright frightening. You are likely worried about how you can protect yourself and those in your vehicle. One of the most important things to note is to never attempt...
A 27-year-old New Haven resident was arrested and charged with one count of driving under the influence (DUI) on Thursday, May 3. The charges stem from the man's alleged involvement in causing a fatal car crash on Jan. 18 in West Haven. The collision claimed the life...
Three area residents lost their lives in a rollover crash along Interstate 91 near Enfield, Connecticut early in the morning on Sunday, Jan. 21. According to police investigating the crash, a 20-year-old Plainville man had been traveling southbound along I-91 at...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), someone dies in a drunk driving accident every 48 minutes, on average, in the United States. Sometimes it is easy to spot a drunk driver on the road, but at other times it is not. You might be wondering what you can...
We all want to be safe on the road. Most parents work hard to protect their kids from harm as they navigate the teen years. Sometimes it seems like we're spinning wheels when it comes to the problem of dangerous teenage drivers. With challenging issues like...
