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Safety First for Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween

Posted on October 5, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

As October begins, you can bet that young children and families across the country are anticipating Halloween, and the fun activities and trick-or-treating that come with it. Trick-or-treating is fun for many families and even for those without children, as it gives them a chance to mingle and interact with neighboring families. But dozens of youngsters approaching your door in the dark can present some unanticipated problems. Here are some tips for Halloween—if you plan to pass out candy—to ensure everyone has a fun and safe night: Make sure your property is well lit. This way trick-or-treaters and parents can easily see walkways and any potential hazards. Clean up your yard. Remove any rakes from the lawn, skateboards in the driveway, make sure pets are secure, etc. Check out the candy before you pass it out. Make sure the goodies are intact in the original packaging and nothing appears out…
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MTS Wraps Up Investigation of Intoxicated Bus Drivers

Posted on October 1, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

An investigation by the San Diego Police and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) determined that three bus drivers acted appropriately last month after they inadvertently consumed brownies laced with marijuana before driving their routes, according to sources. Another MTS employee gave all three drivers the laced brownies before they left on their routes, and the drivers all pulled over once they noticed the effects. The drivers requested medical assistance and asked for replacement drivers to be sent out. “I think they were responsible by pulling over once they felt dizzy and stopped the bus,” said regular bus commuter Celeste McClure. Ron Roberts, MTS Vice Chairman, vowed to the media to get to the bottom of the incident. “This could have been a major disaster. It’s not funny. It’s not fun and it is irresponsible at the highest level,” said Roberts. “We’re going to be very open with the public about…
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101-Year-Old Driver Hits 11 Pedestrians

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

An elderly Los Angeles man backed his car into a sidewalk and struck nine children and two adults in August, according to the Los Angeles Times. The driver, 101-year-old Preston Carter, struck the children as they were getting out of school. Carter turned 101 on September 1. The children, some as young as 14 months, were treated at a nearby hospital and listed in stable condition by that evening. The accident remains under investigation. Drugs or alcohol were not a factor. Los Angeles Police Department officials believe Carter may have mistaken the accelerator for the brake pedal. Carter told witnesses on the scene that his brakes failed. “It was a miscalculation on his part,” said Captain Jorge Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Police Department. “He thought he was turning onto the street.” This recent incident sparked debate about the elderly and driving privileges. In California, once drivers turn 70, they…
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