Letter: Local patrolman writes in response to civilian flaggers Oct 16, 2008
This bylaw provides for the hiring of a Stoneham police officer to direct traffic and minimize the vehicle safety hazards connected with the work project. This newly enacted Road Flagger regulation takes the authority you granted your chief of police at Town Meeting away. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Only Some School Buses Just Got Safer Oct 16, 2008
"If you have all the money that you need and you are not going to sacrifice ridership, there is an added safety benefit by adding belts to buses," said Ron Medford, the administration's senior associate administrator for vehicle safety. Higher seat backs will also be required on all new school buses to help keep passengers in place during a crash. (ABC News)
Red-tagged school bus was repaired immediately Oct 14, 2008
The Dowagiac school bus referred to in Thursday's Daily News as red-tagged by Michigan State Police vehicle safety inspectors was repaired and returned to service the same day they visited more than a year ago, Superintendent Peg Stowers told the Daily News Friday. A red-tagged bus is immediately pulled out of service and cannot be used to transport pupils until a defect is corrected. (Dowagiac News, MI)
2009 Dodge Challenger a blast from the past Oct 10, 2008
The cars, equipped with the Keyless Go option feature, were out of compliance with the Theft Prevention federal motor vehicle safety standard because the electronic key code could be removed if the car was left in gear and the push-button start was activated and held until the engine turned off. From the Friday, October 10, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boxfords brush cutter gets all wet Oct 8, 2008
The brush cutter is used to increase motor vehicle safety, as it trims weeds and small plants along the road that may affect drivers abilities to see around turns and intersections. There is damage to it, but we don t know how much at this point, said Kathy Carlton, the administrative assistant in the selectmen s office. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Deborah Onslow Oct 6, 2008
(Skip Dickstein / Times Union). "Uneasy Main Street" -- a story of daily struggle as a Capital Region resident faces a "perfect economic storm". (Albany Times Union)
A new mind-set Oct 5, 2008
Taking a car for its annual vehicle safety inspection is usually a mundane task, but on Wednesday it turned emotional for Deborah Onslow. "The car failed because I needed new tires," said Onslow, 68, of Albany, "and I practically wept because with all of the media attention that the financial crisis has gotten, and being a little in the dark with what has happened to my retirement fund, just the whole thought of having to buy new tires sent me into a (tizzy)."It upset me, and normally that would... (Albany Times Union)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 4, 2008
(10) INTERACTION WITH AIR QUALITY AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS- Unless otherwise provided in this section, a motor vehicle shall not be considered eligible for a credit under this section unless such vehicle is in compliance with ... (B) the motor vehicle safety provisions of sections 30101 through 30169 of title 49, United States Code. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
November 2001 Oct 3, 2008
November 30, 2001 President Pleased with Mexican Trucking Compromise. National Hospice Month Proclamation. (White House News Releases)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
The theme is "Prevent Home Fires." Exhibits are: Amber Alert child identification, fire safety trailer, firefighter training "maze" trailer, antique fire apparatus, State Fire Marshals Fire Investigation Unit and Accelerant Detecting K-9, state of Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle and equipment, state of Connecticut DEP Wildlife Trailer, Emergency Management Mobile Hospital, Hunters Ambulance, Middlesex Hospital Paramedic, Connecticut State Police vehicle safety exhibits, Fire... (Middletown Press, CT)
How you can vote early Sep 23, 2008
Voters can register or renew registrations when applying for a driver s license at Department of Motor Vehicle Safety drivers license posts. Various registration drives that are being held at festivals, shopping centers, MARTA stations and college campuses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crosswalk safety a growing issue Sep 23, 2008
The police department's traffic officers and school resource officers met last Tuesday to discuss vehicle safety around the city's public and private schools after several residents complaints were received, according to the city manager's weekly update. Police Chief David Main could not be reached for comment. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Inspection program undergoes changes Sep 21, 2008
Published: Saturday, September 20, 2008 7:25 PM EDT Beginning Nov. 1, North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle safety and emissions inspections will be recorded electronically. What this means to the motoring public is simply that when a person takes their vehicle in to get the required yearly inspection on or after Nov. 1, they will go through the same process, but there will be no windshield sticker affixed to their vehicle. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Limits thwart nabbing illegal movers Sep 19, 2008
Under the leadership of then-Governor Roy Barnes, the state legislature approved legislation that transferred the entire transportation division to the new Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. There were approximately 20 employees who handled household goods movers as well as limousines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Govt using truckies as pawns: opposition Sep 15, 2008
This would enable the government to fund these facilities under its $70 million heavy vehicle safety and productivity package. But the government has said the $70 million was contingent on an increase in the heavy vehicle fuel tax, which was blocked by the coalition when it controlled the Senate earlier this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hickey Automotive named one of AAA’s most trusted auto repair shops Sep 10, 2008
For the third consecutive year, they brought their crew and equipment out to the fair to provide vehicle safety inspections (with a written report). NAPA Auto Parts provided them with all the fluids (anti-freeze, oil, windshield wash, transmission fluid, etc. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Peda says Proton can regain lead Sep 9, 2008
AmAssurance general manager Bernard Tan said the AmACT was a vehicle safety device equipped with concurrent GPS and GSM tracking technology, that would emit emergency alerts in times of device tampering, unauthorised vehicle ignition or movement. Our targets are new Proton cars buyers and we are confident that this solution would contribute at least RM19. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Safe in summer and beyond Sep 5, 2008
Big Bear Lake Fire Department fire prevention officer Michelle Caldwell helped organize the motor vehicle safety program. We worked with CHP and provided car seats for families, Caldwell said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides Sep 5, 2008
"The suicide prevention field is where the motor vehicle safety movement was 50 years ago and the patient safety movement 20 years ago: The focus of prevention is almost exclusively on the individual," said study author Matthew Miller, associate director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center. "Psychiatrists, psychologists and other medical professionals tend naturally to focus on the mental health of the individual patient, one patient at a time.". (MEDLINEplus)
Keeping an eye on budget cuts Sep 4, 2008
Meanwhile, the Patrick administration is moving ahead with plans to increase fees on commercial vehicle inspections and school pupil transport vehicle safety and equipment inspections, effective Oct. 1. We can probably expect to see similar fee increases in the future as the Patrick administration tries to make up for revenue shortfalls, including a potential drop in capital gains. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Heavy Trucks: Safety Research Identifies Factors That Lead To Loss Of Control, Accidents Sep 4, 2008
Writing in the International Journal of Vehicle Safety, the researchers explain that negotiating a bend is the main cause of loss of control, closely followed by avoidance manoeuvres, and road-edge recovery. See also. (Science Daily)
Deer population task force reviews vehicle safety regarding deer collisions Aug 31, 2008
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Electric vehicle discussion gains speed Aug 30, 2008
A neighborhood electric vehicle is defined by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as a vehicle with a top speed of 25 miles per hour, headlamps, front and rear turn signal lamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, reflectors, driver s side mirror, parking brake, specific windshield, vehicle identification number, and seat belt assembly. Most vehicles are bigger than a golf cart but smaller than a car, and they may not weigh more than 2,500 pounds. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Carmakers cope with conflicting safety rules Aug 29, 2008
"Each party negotiating this has their own views about their own standards being better," said Ronald Medford, senior associate administrator of vehicle safety at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which sets US standards. "But as long as we can show we're not lowering safety and we're lowering cost, we're all interested in that.". (Boston Globe)
Philip prepares to host 'Capital for a Day' Aug 24, 2008
Trained technicians from the Governor's Car Seat Program will also provide free checks on vehicle safety seats for children from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the parking lot. There also will be a "Capital for a Day Expo" featuring many state services and a community dinner, featuring comments from Gov. Rounds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Victorian report slams vehicle safety Aug 20, 2008
The Road Safety Committee slams the state and federal governments for lagging behind the rest of the world in vehicle safety standards ... "Vehicle safety technologies are regularly identified in state and federal road safety strategies as a countermeasure to the number of crashes and injuries," the report said ... But since then, the committee found, "the Victorian and federal governments have not taken sufficient steps to ensure that vehicle safety in Australia keeps pace with international... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Enerplus announces 2008 second quarter results and increase in monthly cash distribution rate Aug 7, 2008
This was due primarily to our increased emphasis on motor vehicle safety, proactive hazard identification and improvements in near miss reporting. CANADIAN FEDERAL TAX LEGISLATION On July 14, 2008, the Canadian Department of Finance released draft amendments to the Canadian Income Tax Act which included provisions to facilitate the tax efficient conversion of a specified investment flow through ("SIFT") trust into a corporation. (Canada Newswire)
Parents learn proper use of car safety seats Aug 1, 2008
Install car seats using a locked vehicle safety belt or a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system. Some vehicle seatbelt systems require additional hardware, such as a locking clip, to lock the child restraint during normal driving conditions. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Lightweight Urban Transit Bus Has Double The Fuel Efficiency Of Conventional Hybrid Buses Jul 31, 2008
Some of the advantages are improved vehicle safety for passengers, lower cost, reduced noise and improved ride dynamics. The major advantage, though, will be in cost to operate, according to Fisher. (Science Daily)
Several possible factors in crash that killed 8 people Jul 30, 2008
Here in BC we have emission testing and have largely dropped vehicle safety checks preferring emissions testing over safety. I believe in the age of higher fuel costs there will operators who will cut back on replacing tires to compensate for the now high operating costs. (CTV.ca)
Safety experts clash Jul 28, 2008
Jack Haley, the NRMA's vehicle safety expert, says his organisation supports the data. "This is real-world data that has come from 3 million crashes," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
I was fined for smoking in my van Jul 27, 2008
Gordon Williams was on a shopping trip to buy some tea-bags for his wife when he was pulled over by council officials carrying out vehicle safety checks. He was hit with the on-the-spot penalty under new anti-smoking laws, after council officials told him his van was his place of work. (Metro)
Have a Conversation, With Your BlackBerry Jul 26, 2008
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, a Waterloo, Ontario company that makes vehicle safety systems, will launch its iLane device, which enables your BlackBerry to talk to you at the end of the year. The device, which comes with Bluetooth enabled headphones, plugs into a cars cigarette lighter and can read back e-mail, delete e-mail, make phone calls from the address book, browse the calendar and read on-demand news and weather when prompted by a voice command. (Fox News)
Japan firms to work out next-gen car battery norms Jul 19, 2008
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203. Under the lead of an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, nine car and motorcycle makers, six battery makers and utility Tokyo Electric Power Co <9501. (Scientific American)
Police Log June 29 - July 12 Jul 18, 2008
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 02:56 PM EDT. Abington - SUNDAY, JUNE 29 6:57 p.m. North Ave., well-being check; area search negative. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Motorcycle, vehicle accidents dominate off-duty fatalities Jul 17, 2008
Gates emphasized in his safety message to the field each service member's responsibility in promoting motor vehicle safety. "Know that the choices you make at sporting events, barbecues and other summer activities can impair your judgment and reaction times, all of which are necessary for safe driving," he said. (The Dolphin, CT)
Letter: Parents thank officer Haggerty for car seat inspection lessons Jul 17, 2008
This service is incredibly valuable and during the inspection of our two cars, we learned a great deal about proper and improper ways to install our specific car seats, how properly installed seats would protect our daughters in the unfortunate event of a collision, and other information about vehicle safety. This included the recommendation for all children age 12 and under to ride exclusively in the rear seat of a vehicle. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Autos: Smart proportions defy expectations Jul 16, 2008
The fortwos engineers did their homework and designed a high level of safety into a small package, notes Adrian Lund, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a not-for-profit organization funded by automobile insurers that measures vehicle safety. So tooling around town in your smart is certainly not a death-defying stunt. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Campaign aimed at reducing break-ins Jul 14, 2008
Bicycle officers have placed fliers with vehicle safety tips in store windows and on unlocked vehicles. They also have passed out fliers to shoppers leaving stores. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Government to improve crash test program Jul 13, 2008
WASHINGTON - Attention car shoppers: the government is upgrading its crash test program to offer better information about vehicle safety. The Bush administration outlined changes Tuesday to the governments safety ratings, which grade new vehicles on a scale of up to five stars. (MSNBC -- Business)
Group seeks better road design Jul 8, 2008
" 'Determined' The campaigners are particularly calling for safer road design on roads outside major towns, where two-thirds of road deaths occur. A Department for Transport spokesman said that road safety in the UK had improved "dramatically" in recent years - with road deaths in 2007 falling below 3,000 for the first time since records began in 1926. He said the fall was due to a combination of investment in roads, improvements to vehicle safety, education and enforcement. He added: "We are,... (BBC News -- UK)
New Vehicle Safety Rating Scale to be Announced Today Jul 8, 2008
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Missouri governor signs property tax relief measure Jul 3, 2008
Some companies use those records to track the history of used vehicles, inform schools and trucking companies when their drivers have received traffic violations, and administer vehicle safety recalls. The department had charged 1. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Xerox Selects I.D. Systems' PowerKeyPLUS for Wireless Industrial Fleet Management Jul 2, 2008
Wireless industrial vehicle management systems improve workplace safety and security by restricting vehicle access to trained, authorized operators, providing electronic vehicle safety inspection checklists, and sensing vehicle impacts. These systems also reduce fleet maintenance costs by automatically uploading vehicle data, reporting vehicle problems electronically, scheduling maintenance according to actual vehicle usage rather than by calendar or manual data entry, and helping determine the... (Primezone Releases)
Letter: Changes made to booster seat law Jun 30, 2008
A booster seat helps your child fit correctly in your vehicle safety belt. It positions the lap belt on the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest, providing the greatest amount of protection. (Medford Transcript, MA)
'Struggling to survive' Jun 29, 2008
And then there is lack of funding to do traditional outreach programs such as swimming lessons designed to prevent drownings, finding shelter for the elderly in the summer heat and training people on the importance of seat belt and vehicle safety. Smith said the Red Cross, which operates on an annual budget of $300,000 with minimal staff, typically has had no problem raising the money it needs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Plans Progressing For Youth Field Day Jun 27, 2008
Based on the popularity of certain events with local youths, Carbaugh indicated this year s event will be modeled after prior years in offering participants the opportunity to learn about trapping, turkey calling, all-terrain vehicle safety and water and boating safety. More hands-on stations include. (Fulton County News, PA)
Defense contractor walks a fine line Jun 27, 2008
Besides gear-carrying packs and vests and aircraft and vehicle safety seats, BAE's Phoenix facility produces cockpit air bags, life vests, combat helmets, vacuum-packed parachutes and armor for individual soldiers, vehicles and aircraft ... 5 billion acquisition of Armor Holdings last July, a line of vehicle safety seats has been added to the south Phoenix plant, which is also now making litters for carrying injured soldiers. (AZCentral -- Business)
Senate Approves Expanded Regulations for ATV Use in Massachusetts Jun 27, 2008
Owners of ATVs under the age of 18 must successfully complete a recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course before operating their vehicle. Creates new categories of violations and strengthens the penalties for existing ones. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Big brother satellites to put brakes on speeders Jun 25, 2008
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Gas prices drive scooter use Jun 24, 2008
Motor scooters also require registration, a license endorsement for operators and must display a U.S. Department of Transportation sticker certifying that they meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, Beale said. Steve Grant, a spokesman for the department, said buyers should know scooters are sometimes hard to see on the road, similar to motorcycles. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Scooters hit the roads Jun 20, 2008
Scooters need registration, a license endorsement for the operator and a U.S. Department of Transportation decal certifying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Scooters are motorcycles, with all the same risks,'' Beale said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Police look to use vivid examples to educate against drunken driving Jun 19, 2008
Asscherick said improved vehicle safety features and advanced medical technology contribute to more people surviving crashes. However, he noted that surviving an alcohol-related crash doesn t mean the people involved aren t severely affected. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
`Roof Crush' Rule for Rollovers Faces Deadline Jun 17, 2008
The says there is no relationship between a stronger roof ``and the risk of serious head/neck/face injury for belted occupants,'' according to testimony by , vice president of vehicle safety for the trade group, at the Senate Automotive Safety subcommittee hearing. Automakers associate rollover fatalities with such elements as speed, the use of alcohol, the age of the driver and whether a seatbelt is buckled. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
General Motors Sets New Standard for Quality in Automotive Industry Jun 10, 2008
TORONTO, June 10 /CNW/ -- Dyadem today announced that General Motors has selected Dyadem's Stature platform to manage quality across its engineering and manufacturing divisions globally. Dyadem understands that quality needs to be managed at an enterprise level. (Canada Newswire)
Redneck Go-Ped Jun 8, 2008
However, because motorized scooters, go-peds, and pocket bikes are not manufactured to meet the required federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act, they cannot be registered for operation on public roadways, even if the operator has a valid drivers license. Florida law does specifiy that when the motor is engaged, the motorized bicycle must be ridden on the street and not the sidewalk. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Registration for statewide primaries June 16 Jun 8, 2008
Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety offices: State law allows voter registration when renewing a drivers license. State colleges and universities: Applications are available in registrar's offices and in most offices of the vice president of academic affairs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Foulger-Pratt Contracting to build Silver Spring Transit Center Jun 7, 2008
The plan also includes hiking and biking trail enhancements, and provisions to increase pedestrian and vehicle safety near the center. Designed by , the new Silver Spring Transit Center will be constructed adjacent to the existing Silver Spring Metro station, the hub of Silver Spring's revitalization activity. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
GM DETAILS: Read GM's press release on the changes. Jun 4, 2008
" About GM: General Motors Corp. [] , the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling.... (USA Today -- Money)
Look Before You Leap: New Study Examines Self-control Jun 3, 2008
5, 2005) How do you think emotions affect your choices during challenging decisions, such as compromising on vehicle safety to get better gas mileage on a car. In their June 2005 article in the Journal of. (Science Daily)
DPS launches commercial vehicle safety effort Jun 3, 2008
The Roadcheck program, which stretches from Mexico to Canada, is designed to reduce commercial vehicle highway fatalities through increased vehicle safety. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), which sponsors Roadcheck, reports a significant decrease in the commercial vehicle crash rate in North America since the program's start in 1988. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Absentee Voting Set To Begin May 31, 2008
Registration is offered when you renew or apply for your driver s license at Department of Motor Vehicle Safety drivers license posts. College students can obtain Georgia voter registration forms, or the necessary forms to register in any state in the U.S., from their school registrar s office or from the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
SA's deadly Christmas tradition May 28, 2008
" Mr Tosletsane recognises that there are not enough traffic officers on the roads, and says the government is trying to tackle corruption among police and vehicle safety inspectors. "Badly maintained taxis shouldn't be on the road. Taxis have to be tested yearly - but owners just pay for the certificates to get back on the road. (BBC News)
Notebook: Pittsburgh man appointed to boating board May 25, 2008
At noon that day, the United State Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadron will offer free voluntary vehicle safety checks and pass out free Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio river navigation charts. And the ABC Fire Extinguisher Company will inspect and refill marine fire extinguishers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Police target drunk drivers May 24, 2008
Lewis said his department will be setting up sobriety and vehicle safety checkpoints throughout the town, possibly on Will Morgan Road, Wilson Rock Road, and Cottonwood Road. Throughout the county, Sequoyah County Sheriff's deputies will also be on patrol. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
