Cops Nab Suspects in Jeep Theft
Police in Houston have two suspects in custody and believe they used laptop computers to steal and then export more than 100 vehicles.
The arrests were a major break in a case that had stymied authorities, leaving few clues other than a video taken by a security camera set up by the owner of a Jeep that was among the vehicles stolen.
Investigators believe the two exploited a weakness in Jeep and Dodge products that allowed them to hack into the vehicles’ electronic ignition systems.
American Traffic Solutions Supports National Stop on Red Week
American Traffic Solutions (ATS) is again helping to spread the word about the inherent dangers of red-light running during this year's Stop on Red Week campaign.
It is initiated by the Federal Highway Administration to educate drivers and bring awareness to the number and severity of intersection crashes.
Red-light running is not a victimless crime.
Cops Could Soon Ticket You for Drinking a Coffee While Driving in N.J.
Put down the coffee, bagel or hairbrush and drive! Or else!
A bill winding its way through Trenton would impose stiff fines and even a possible license suspension for drivers who eat, drink, groom, read or use electronic devices behind the wheel.
Violators could face a $200 to $400 fine for the first offense and a $400 to $600 fine for a second offense. A third or subsequent offense could mean a fine of $600 to $800 and up to a 90 day license suspension, as well as motor vehicle points.
The Most (and Least) Dangerous States for Older Drivers
Americans 65 years of age and older are 21% more likely to be killed in a traffic accident than the population as a whole.
While people of this age group account for 14.5% of the total population, they represent 17.5% of all traffic fatalities.
The difference between the likelihood of traffic fatalities among older Americans and the entire population varies between states.
Bill Doman: A More Proactive Approach to Driver Safety
Risk analysis tools from ARI are a great way to implement a much more proactive approach to driver safety.
