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Law Enforcement Cracked Down on Distracted Drivers in April

Posted on May 28, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

April was National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) increased its efforts to make the public aware of how dangerous distracted driving really is. The CHP issued 5,900 citations for distracted driving in the Bay Area in March alone. The CHP is running the “It’s Not Worth It” campaign to stress the severity of the issue. “We are overwhelmed with the support here in the Bay Area,” says CHP Chief Teresa Becher. “Our allied law enforcement agencies as well as many other public and private entities in the community stepped forward to make a difference.” California police issued 60,800 citations for distracted driving in April, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). “Unfortunately, we’re seeing the problem of cell phone use for talking and texting while driving is not going away any time soon,” says OTS Director Christopher J. Murphy. “There are those who…
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Motorcyclist Slides under Tractor Trailer in San Diego

Posted on May 25, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A San Diego motorcyclist slid underneath a tractor-trailer on May 15, according to UTSanDiego.com. The motorcyclist’s identity was not released, but San Diego Police Officer Dino Delimitros described him as a 30-year-old male. The motorcycle accident occurred at 4:10 p.m. at the intersection of Paseo de las Americas and Airway Road. The motorcyclist suffered leg and arm injuries and is expected to recover. According to police reports, the motorcyclist was traveling recklessly at high speeds prior to the accident and was unable to stop for the truck. The motorcyclist was cited. The truck driver was uninjured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 380,000 truck accidents in the United States in 2008 alone. 71 percent of those killed in these accidents were occupants of other vehicles. Trucks have bigger blind spots and longer stopping distances—always exercise caution when driving around semi trucks. Approximately 75 percent of…
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LAPD Taking In-Depth Look at Boating Accidents

Posted on May 21, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Parks Bureau is taking a proactive approach to reduce the number of boating accidents in the area, according to KHTS AM 1220. The LAPD launched an Advanced Accident Investigation Course to take an in-depth look at accidents and exactly what causes them. The new course was developed by the California Department of Boating and Waterways. The course implements physical reconstruction, evidence identification and collision examination. “There were 11 recreational boating accidents in 2010 and 2011 on Castaic and Pyramid Lakes, which are patrolled by Parks Bureau Boat Deputies,” says Captain Stephen Smith, Commander of Parks Bureau. “If we see how the accidents are happening, this will assist us in educating the public. Furthermore, with the knowledge gained from the course, we will be more effective in addressing the enforcement of boating laws.” As investigators learn more about the causes of boating accidents, they can educate…
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