Paraplegic Berkeley Grad Walks Across Stage To Accept Diploma
In 2007, Austin Whitney was paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic drunk driving accident. At the time, Whitney had just graduated from high school with a 4.0 grade point average. Determined [...]
It’s Graduation Time! Celebrate Safely…
By now, many college students are celebrating the end of their school years, and high school students can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is a time of unbridled joy [...]
BlackBerry Removes Drunk Driving Apps
The outrage over smart phone applications (“apps”) that allow motorists to bypass drunk-driving checkpoints has reached a critical mass. Last week, in the face of pressure from Congress and state lawmakers,
Even As Auto Safety Technology Continues to Improve, So Do Law-Evading Apps
Nearly two years ago, I commented on how motor vehicle safety technology was steadily enhancing driver security. Lane departure warning systems, adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitoring systems, and more help to [...]
March Madness Cause For Excitement, But Relax Before Taking the Wheel
One of the most exciting months in sports is now underway. March Madness begins with 68 teams and legions of fans dreaming about cutting down the nets and winning the NCAA Championship. [...]
Lawmakers Push for Moped Laws as Fatalities Rise
Over concerns that mopeds are causing more accident-related deaths, at least one lawmaker is attempting to change the laws to make it mandatory to carry a license to [...]
High Speed Chase Fueled By Alcohol-Spiked Energy Drinks
Last weekend, a 23-year-old Lansing man led area police on a high-speed through the city and its suburbs. Authorities are now saying that the man admitted to consuming alcohol-laced energy drinks including Four Loko and Sparks. [...]
Michigan’s Teen Driving Laws To Get Tougher?
In the wake of highly publicized car crashes involving teenagers, some experts are advocating more stringent laws regarding young drivers in Michigan. While the state has already implemented a “graduated” driver's license system, there is a [...]
Michigan’s New “Super-Drunk” Law Takes Effect; MADD Leader Maintains It’s Not Enough
A new Michigan law should help keep badly intoxicated drivers off of the roadways--a vital step that is necessary to ensure the safety of other drivers [...]
Crash With On-Duty Fire Truck Injures Four
Four people, including three firefighters, were injured in a Saturday morning auto accident near Grattan Township, Michigan. The firefighters were en route to a downed power line and tree fire when the crash occurred. Initial [...]
