Car accidents often happen due to factors outside a driver's control, such as bad weather. Then, there are crashes in New Jersey that occur because someone was negligent. Speeding remains a moving violation some drivers commit time and time again, along with changing...
Is safety technology helpful to younger drivers?
Teen drivers may find themselves paying more for insurance because youth means less experience behind the wheel. Young individuals aren't the only ones who find themselves involved in traffic accidents in New Jersey, but teens and twenty-somethings may not always be...
It’s almost time for Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Thousands of people are injured in New Jersey and around the country every year because of drowsy driving. In order to bring about awareness to this issue, Drowsy Driving Prevention Week was created. To help drivers get ready for this informative week, here's more...
Decreasing the risk of head-on accidents
When driving on roads in New Jersey, you need to pay attention to what's in front of you in order to decrease the risk of a head-on collision. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep you and your passengers safe. Road signs Pay close attention to the signs on the...
New technology can help drivers remain safer on the road
Truck drivers spend hours at a time on the road in New Jersey and across the country, and they may find themselves feeling too tired to safely drive or getting distracted while they are traveling from one location to another. Because of this, new technology called...
Why daydreaming while driving is dangerous
Getting distracted by your smartphone while driving is the most discussed form of distracted driving. However, getting distracted by your cellphone is only the second most common form of distracted driving: The most common is daydreaming while driving. Here are a few...
Dangers of drowsy driving and motor vehicle accidents
A significant underlying cause of New Jersey motor vehicle accidents is a fatigued or drowsy driver. Every year in New Jersey and across the United States, serious crashes occur because of drowsy drivers, resulting in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. Essential...
Drowsy drivers and drunk drivers pose similar dangers
Drunk drivers are only one example of the dangers on New Jersey roads. When drivers are fatigued or just too tired, they can be unsafe behind the wheel. In fact, drowsy drivers can pose some of the same dangers that drunk drivers create, including an elevated risk of...
Ocean Township PD to Offer Free Car Seat Checks March 8
Ocean Township police will offer a free car seat check-up session on March 8. Trained child safety seat technicians will assist parents with child seat inspections from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waretown Fire Department. Technicians will check the manufacturer recall...
What sets parking lot accidents apart?
In typical New Jersey parking lots, you'll find pedestrians, shopping carts and vehicles constantly moving in every direction. Numerous things like dealing with noisy kids or talking on cell phones often distract drivers. All this complicates the situation. You might...
