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As winter blankets New York in its icy embrace, a new challenge emerges - navigating the state's roads under frosty conditions. The cost of road accidents in winter is always higher than at any other time. Fortunately, the following tips can help ensure your safety and that of others on the road. Prepare your vehicle Before hitting the road, it's important to ensure your vehicle is ready for winter conditions. Start by checking your tires - are they properly inflated and have enough tread...

Most New York residents are familiar with NYC prohibiting right turns at red lights. Unfortunately, many other states don't follow this rule. However, it appears that could soon be changing with rumors of a proposed ban on turning right while a stoplight is red. Large cities proposing right on red bans Recently, the City Council of Washington D.C. approved banning allowing drivers to turn right at red lights. This ban will officially go into effect in 2025. In Chicago, Illinois, another one of...

Motor vehicle accidents kill tens of thousands of people each year. When police officers are dispatched to New York traffic accident scenes, they often start their investigations by determining how many vehicles were involved and what happened in the moments before they crashed. Single-vehicle accidents rarely cause serious injuries unless drivers lose control of their vehicles while traveling at high speeds, but multi-car accidents often cause catastrophic injury or death. This is especially...

Drivers in New York are not permitted to use mobile electronic devices while behind the wheel, but cellphone bans are often flouted. When motorists are ticketed for violating these laws, it is usually because a police officer observed them making phone calls or sending text messages. Two studies conducted by researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggest that technology could help law enforcement to identify drivers who violate cellphone bans or cause accidents while using...