Drivers are bombarded with distractions no matter the length or complexity of the trip. From eating breakfast on the way to work in the morning to answering email on the way home in the evening, drivers are constantly tempted to multitask while behind the wheel....
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Year: 2020
Pedestrian accident deaths reach a 30-year high
Now that classes are in full swing at Louisiana State University and K-12 schools are shifting back to in-person learning, drivers are going to find more pedestrians in crosswalks and intersections. With more pedestrians on roadways comes the greater risks of...
Follow the bike laws in Baton Rouge
Whether you bike for fun or transportation in Baton Rouge and surrounding cities, safety should be your foremost concern. In general, bicyclists must follow the same laws as motor vehicle drivers when traveling on Louisiana roads. Review the pertinent local and state...
An overloaded big rig is a danger to motorists nearby
Overweight and unbalanced cargo can be a big problem for 18-wheeler drivers and an even bigger problem for motorists nearby. Overloaded trucks are a leading cause of truck-related accidents, and the drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles are often the victims....
2 federal regulations for commercial truck drivers
As with all motor vehicles, drivers of 18-wheelers have rules and regulations to follow regarding safety. In 2017, there were over 12 million large trucks registered in the United States. Truck crash statistics show that in 2017 over 107,000 accidents involved...
Reviewing 2019 state auto accident data
The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety at Louisiana State University gathers and analyzes state traffic data from various government agencies. CARTS recently released a report about Louisiana auto accidents in 2019, showing decreases in...