Safe driving campaign statistics shows common risks for accidents
In Utah and across the nation, road safety is a primary focus of legislators, regulators and law enforcement. To emphasize the importance of adhering to the rules of the road, there are periodic campaigns to enforce the law. That includes issuing citations or warnings to drivers who are behaving dangerously. It also involves removing...
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Spinal cord injuries change life for victims and their families
People in the Salt Lake City area have different options for transportation, but one of the primary ways that people get to where they need to go is by driving their personal vehicles. In addition to people driving their personal vehicles, there are also many trucks, vans and other vehicles that people drive for...
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Fatal pedestrian accident kills local teen
Around here, we are blessed to live in a relatively safe and secure area of the country. However, every time we get into a car or use the streets, regardless of whether it is to drive or walk, we are doing something that can be, extremely dangerous. Indeed, driving is statistically one of the...
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Utah offers heightened protection to vulnerable users of roads
Streets and highways can be dangerous for motorists. Accidents are common and fender-benders are always just a momentary distraction away. But not everyone who uses Utah’s roads are surrounded by a crash-tested metal cage – Utah recognizes the heightened risk for these people and mandates special care for motorists who drive near them.What are...
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Do federal regulators address truckers’ medical conditions?
Federal trucking regulations seek to keep motorists safe. They limit the hours that truckers drive, specify how cargo must be secured, and dictate when trucks must be inspected and repaired. Yet, not all aspects of safety are as aggressively regulated as they should be. This is especially true when it comes certain medical conditions...
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Head-on collision injures four in West Valley
Head-on collisions often seem inexplicable. How can a driver find himself driving against traffic on a divided highway? For no apparent reason, Salt Lake City has experienced three wrong-way collisions over the last two weeks. The most recent head-on collision occurred on August 19 on State Route 201 southwest of downtown Salt Lake City.The...
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