In July 2025, this weekly traffic safety column alerted readers to an increasing safety problem caused by forward blind zones. An update from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) provides additional information on this subject, more specifically about the increased danger to ...

Every year, as Santa travels more than a million miles to deliver presents all over the world, he must consider all the possible problems he might encounter on Christmas Eve. Yes, even Santa must plan his trip well, anticipating problems that could develop along the way and how to cope with ...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publishes and administers national standards for streets and highways in the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). I refer to it often in these columns on traffic safety because it defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to ...

Albany and Syracuse utilize cameras in the vicinity of schools to try to control the rampant disregard for school speed limits by many drivers. Both cities issue a $50 fine to the vehicle’s registered owner for speeding 10 mph or more over the school speed limit. In October, a “Safety on ...

I have many sources for safety information, not just for vehicles, but also for bicyclists and pedestrians. I recently received notification of an e-bike online training course to help master new skills, learn safety procedures and level up your riding technique. The Franklin County Traffic ...

Drivers in New York state should be familiar with how points are assigned against their driver’s license for traffic violations. The number of points for many violations has either increased or is about to in 2026. Key updates include extending the point accumulation period from 18 to 24 ...