Passed in 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. Since then, several federal laws have been passed to make sidewalks and street crossings accessible to all pedestrians, regardless of ability or disability. The...
Pedestrian Accidents
Avoiding distraction as a pedestrian or cyclist
Chances are, you have heard or read about distracted driving, at least when it comes to the dangers of using a cellphone while behind the wheel. However, not only are there other ways that California drivers can be distracted but it is important for cyclists and...
The dangers of rolling stops
During a California driver's test, one of the first things that examiners will be looking for is if you are stopping properly at every red light and stop sign. This means stopping the car entirely and not on top of the crosswalk. The reason for this is because many...
Pedestrian deaths are increasing in the U.S.
Streets in California and across the country have become a more dangerous place for pedestrians over the last decade. This is backed up by numbers that have shown fatalities on a steady increase in that time. Safety initiatives are underway, but individuals need to be...
Never assume drivers see you at a crosswalk
Crosswalks are designed for your safety while running or walking. They give you a safe place to cross where drivers should expect you to be. They can save lives and reduce the odds of a serious injury. That said, do not assume drivers see you or that they will stop. A...
Power wheelchair safety: Tips you can use
Power wheelchairs and seated electric scooters are an important tool for people with disabilities. They can make it much easier for someone with mobility issues to navigate their world and run short errands. But safety comes from understanding that power wheelchairs...
Uber safety precautions criticized by the NTSB
The California-based ride-sharing company Uber has been harshly criticized for not having an adequate safety plan in place during autonomous vehicle testing in a series of documents from the National Transportation Safety Board. A 49-year-old woman was struck and...
Reviewing backover accidents
While high-speed collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians tend to dominate the headlines, there is another equally-as-common type of auto-ped accident that does not get near as much publicity; backovers. These are those accidents where a driver backs over a...
How can I keep my kids safe when trick-or-treating?
Halloween will be here before you know it, and parents are rightly concerned about their kids' safety when trick-or-treating. While dressing up in costumes and going door to door is certainly fun, it also entails many risks. SafeKids.org offers the following tips so...
How can drivers ensure back to school safety?
With August right around the corner, many parents and kids are looking forward to the upcoming school year. This means it's a great time to talk to your kids about being safe when walking to and from school. Drivers must also keep in mind the role they play in...
