Changes To Pedestrian Traffic Laws Approved By The Connecticut Senate
by AdminJune 3rd, 2021
In an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote of 32-3, the Connecticut Senate approved a new bill aimed at reducing the number of New Haven pedestrian accidents that occur each year. Last year, pedestrian accidents were significantly higher then in recent years. In fact, 65 pedestrians were killed in the state of Connecticut last year alone. This is a staggering number and one that the General Assembly felt that it was important to address. The new law makes the following changes to existing traffic laws; Allows pedestrians to wave from the side of the road to indicate their intent to cross. Cities and towns will now be allowed more flexibility in setting their own speed limits without first having to run it by the state for approval. Prohibits “dooring” which describes when car doors are left open and impede the process of a bicyclist or pedestrian. After having passed the Connecticut House of Representatives the Read the full article…
New Google Maps Update Good For Pedestrians
by AdminJune 1st, 2021
If you’re one of the over 1 billion people that uses Google Maps as a way to get around safely and quickly you will be happy to know that the app is taking a giant leap forward in the next few weeks to give both commuters who drive and those that get to work on foot new tools to get to their destinations safely and quickly. Today, we’re going to focus on some of the new features that will help prevent New Haven pedestrian accidents. Particularly if you’re out walking in a neighborhood that may not be familiar to you, you may need to use Google Maps as a way to navigate to your destination. It can be tricky to know if a road is safe or if the sidewalks are passable, but now with the latest updates from Google Maps you should have a somewhat easier time with that. Read the full article…
Will The “Safest Children’s Bike” Help Your Child Avoid A New Haven Bike Accident?
by AdminMay 30th, 2021
Companies make claims all the time about how their new enhanced security features will help eliminate this problem or that problem, but when it comes to bike riding for kids, bikes have remained pretty much the same for decades. That was, until a bike company claimed to have changed all that with their claim that they had developed the “world’s safest children’s bike.” Guardian Bikes were introduced to the world on Shark Tank when they received an investment from Mark Cuban. They are now a fast selling brand of children’s bikes that have some pretty interesting safety features that may reduce the instances of a New Haven bike accident for your child. Some of these features include; SureStop braking system. This unique braking system is designed to take the position and weight distribution of the child into account to help avoid children flipping over the handlebars of the bike. Steering Read the full article…
Three Things To Do Before Your Road Trip On This Memorial Day Weekend
by AdminMay 28th, 2021
Today is National Road Trip Day which occurs the Friday before Memorial Day every year. Road trips are an age old American past time that are another wonderful signal of the start of summer. While they are exciting and energizing, they can also be scary and dangerous. It is important that if you are to have a successful road trip that you do some things to prepare yourself and your car so that you minimize the risk of a New Haven auto accident. When heading out on a road trip there are some things you’re going to want to do and we’re not talking about making a killer playlist or packing the perfect amount of snacks to tide you over until you get to your destination. The things you need to do to prepare for your road trip are safety checks that will make sure your car is in tip Read the full article…
Get Your Emergency Roadside Kit Together For Your Memorial Day Weekend Travel
by AdminMay 25th, 2021
As a record number of people begin to head out for the Memorial Day weekend rush there is a greater risk of a New Haven auto accident. With more cars on the road there is a greater risk that accidents will happen and you want to make sure you are prepared for an emergency if it arises. We hope, of course, that one does not arise for you, but if it does we want to make sure you are prepared. Roadside assistance is available from AAA who are the experts on breakdowns and what you should have in an emergency kit to ensure that your issue is mitigated before it turns into an even bigger emergency. Here are the things that AAA recommends that you have in your emergency preparedness kit to keep yourself safe when you’re traveling this and every other weekend over the summer; Basic tools including screw Read the full article…
Know Your Limit As Summer Parties Approach
by AdminMay 23rd, 2021
Summer of 2021 is going to be an exciting one as we are all getting back into a routine of fun in the sun that includes backyard parties with friends that will inevitably include some alcoholic beverages. Having a few drinks with friends is something that many people enjoy and is one thing that has been missing over the last year, but as the state opens back up fully, it is a tradition that can return. As you start to go out to parties and work on your tan you are also going to want to keep an eye on your alcohol consumption limit. It may not be what it was before the pandemic given that these types of parties have not been happening. The best thing you can do to ensure that you do not need a New Haven DUI attorney is to not get behind the wheel if Read the full article…