May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. If you love the freedom of the open road, this is a good time to review safety to make sure that you are doing everything possible to avoid a traffic accident in Hollywood or your community. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face additional safety challenges because their…
Traffic lights are an important part of street design and they are created to control traffic flow while preventing motor vehicle collisions. Given accident rates in general and the number of intersection collisions in Hollywood and other cities, however, many experts feel that more can be done to make streets…
According to experts at the World Bank and the World Resources Institute (WRI), many people are moving to cities. In fact, half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, which means that these regions are expanding rapidly with new buildings and roads. It also means more traffic congestion,…
Could public transportation help reduce car accidents in Hollywood and other communities? Many city planners and safety experts think so. While public transit accidents in Hollywood and other communities can still occur, they are far less common than car accidents. In addition, studies have found that better transit systems in…
Of course, you want 2015 to be the best and safest year for you and your family. For that reason, you owe it to yourself to take a good look at your driving habits. Driving is one of the most dangerous things you do every day and a motor vehicle…
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that focus on getting healthier or wealthier. While these can improve the quality of our lives, keep in mind that the way you drive can make just as significant an impact on what 2015 is like for you. If you are a motorist,…
If you are still shopping for the holidays and have drivers on your list, there are some great last-minute gift ideas that could help the motorists on your list stay safe for years to come: 1) Rear-view cameras. Back-over accidents in Miami and other communities are especially tragic because they…
Thanksgiving is coming up at the end of the month and many families are making holiday plans now. If you will be making plans to travel to see your family for the holidays, now is the time to plan for safety. If you are taking a road trip as part…
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, Miami and the rest of South Florida offer a range of services for visitors. One of those services involves renting vehicles so that tourists can explore the region. Unfortunately, while handy, these vehicles do not come without hazards:…
Car manufacturers are constantly rolling out new safety features and technology and many people look to the latest in technology to help prevent car accidents and injuries. From weight-sensitive child seats to smart roads, there is no doubt that technology could help prevent crashes and save lives in the future.…