It’s no secret that the interstate highway system is convenient. It allows you to drive faster, major roads connect major destinations, and you can cover a lot of ground very quickly. In a country like the United States, this sort of speed and efficiency is very...
Winter driving do’s and don’ts
Now that the Cincinnati area has had our first snowfall it can be apparent on the roads how bad some drivers are at winter driving. Cincinnati sees a fair amount of snow along with ice during the winter months. This can make driving incredibly treacherous at times. It...
Distance and speed can affect winter driving safety
The winter roads are more dangerous than the same streets are during warmer seasons. Accumulated ice and snow can affect a vehicle's traction, while falling precipitation can affect visibility. Ice accumulation or frozen road surfaces can make it harder for drivers to...
Staying safe on the roads during the winter season
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and soon Cincinnati residents may begin planning trips to see family and friends over their breaks from school and work. Those who travel locally may take their personal vehicles and drive to different parts of the city or out...
How to drive safely on snow and ice in Ohio
Ohio’s winter weather is just getting started. While most of the state has seen a sprinkling of snow already, you can expect the white stuff to really start coming down over the next month. It will probably keep on falling from now until spring. What’s the number one...
Longer nights may cause more motor vehicle accidents
It is officially fall and Ohio residents may begin to notice cooler temperatures as the days push into October. As summer fades longer nights will begin to take control of Cincinnati evenings, leading to darker commutes and less light earlier in the afternoons. Longer...
Initiative aims to combat distracted driving in Ohio
It may seem like in today’s world we are always in a hurry. Perhaps this leads us to take risks while driving, such as using a cellphone to take a work phone call while driving or eating behind the wheel to try to fit a meal in our busy day. However, these behaviors...
States with Primary-Offense Texting laws See Fewer Deaths
We may soon see changes in texting-while-driving laws all over the US. According to the study, states which consider texting while driving a primary offense have seen an 11% drop in fatalities among 15- to 21-year-olds. Based on the Ohio Department of Public Safety's...
Are seatbelts the solution to bus safety in Ohio?
The idea of outfitting school buses with seat belts is not a new idea. Neither is the controversy over their need. Some Motor vehicle Safety experts disagree on how useful seat belts on buses actually are. Bob Harmon, the state transportation coordinator for the Ohio...
Traffic Camera Case in Akron May Finally Be Decided
The Ohio supreme court heard attorney arguments about traffic cameras on Wednesday and might finally come to a conclusion on the contentious case, pitting arguments about speed camera effectiveness versus motor vehicle safety. The power behind the case started by a...