According to Nevada Zero Fatalities, the number of young drivers involved in fatal crashes in Nevada is showing an upward trend from 2014 to 2016. 2017 crash stats are still to be finalized. 20 young drivers were killed in [...]
DUI-related deaths fell about 33% in Clark County from 2016 to 2017, and about 45% across Nevada. Its a good trend for Nevada, but the same cannot be said across the county. (Mike Shoro Las Vegas Review-Journal) Still, every day, [...]
We have all experienced not seeing what is in right in front of our eyes. For example, keys or a pen on a table that were invisible before someone pointed to them. Its called Inattentional Blindness and this just means [...]
Lane-Departure Warning (LDW): Visual, audible, or haptic warning to alert the driver when they are crossing lane markings. Lane-Departure Assist (LDA): The cars computer’s corrects steering input or braking provided by the vehicle when crossing lane markings. Lane-Centering Assist: Continuous [...]
It was reported in the Journal of Social Service Research, (Vol 22 digital publication 2008) that a lower recidivism rate for Victim Impact Panel attendees when compared to a non attendee group revealed significant changes in attitudes. In other words, [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2018) Teen drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of a deadly crash, especially if they are bringing teen passengers al ong for the ride. New research from the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety found [...]
Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination. All these abilities are essential to operating a vehicle safely. As alcohol levels rise in a person’s system, the negative effects on the [...]
A new Department of Motor Vehicles facility replacing the aging and crowded Galletti Way office could come to south Reno by 2020, according to DMV Director Terri Albertson. The new office would be on South Meadows Parkway between Double Diamond [...]
Usually there is not a lot of positive news to report when discussing crime statistiics. That said, SafeWise was happy to release their 5th annual Safest Cities report. Here are the 5 Safest Cities in Nevada for 2019. SafeWise welcomes [...]
In Nevada, a driver arrested for a typical DUI will pay an average of $10,000 when including legal fees, fines and higher insurance rates. That is an average cost. Some estimates for DUI conviction can exceed $17,000. It the above [...]