The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Traffic Unit will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence checkpoint tonight at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. tomorrow.
DUI checkpoints are a proven enforcement tool effective in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, as well as being an valuable means for heightening awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.
Officers will be checking drivers through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and or drug impairments. Officers will strive to impact motorists only momentarily. If officers suspect that a driver has been drinking or is impaired, they will conduct a field sobriety test. If you fail, expect jail, vehicle storage fees, license suspension, insurance rate increases, along with fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
“Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 3 lives and resulted in 150 injury crashes harming 208 of our friends and neighbors,” said Sgt Rich Cohen of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station.
Statewide, overall traffic deaths declined by 23 percent, from 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009. Total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades, when the federal government began compiling figures. According to federal statistics, DUI deaths declined by 16 percent, from 1,132 in 2007 to 950 in 2009. Alcohol impaired deaths still make up the largest category of overall vehicle fatalities in 2009, with 31 percent of all deaths caused by a drunk or impaired driver.
“Everyone in California should be heartened with these figures,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). “But as encouraging as this is, we can’t let up on the efforts to encourage and support traffic safety. You can help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
Funding for this and other DUI checkpoints are provided to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, targeting those who still don’t heed the message to designate a sober driver.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Texas House votes to ban texting while driving
AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers tentatively approved a statewide ban against texting while driving, saying the practice is a hazard more dangerous than drunken driving.
The legislation would ban text, electronic and instant messaging by a motorist while driving. It would not apply when a driver is stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. Violations could lead to a Class C misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to $200.
"The key to this is, a lot of people are being killed because of texting," said Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, author of HB 243. "It's a function of safety and saving people's lives. That's what it's all about."
His bill won preliminary approval, 124-16. Lawmakers who opposed the measure cited privacy and civil liberty concerns.
The House must take one more vote on Friday, and the Senate also must approve the legislation before the statewide ban on texting while driving takes effect on Sept. 1, 2011.
Craddick, a former House speaker, acknowledged that some critics fear that a ban against texting and driving could erode their rights.
But Craddick countered, "Driving is not a right. Driving is a responsibility and a privilege."
Citing research, Craddick said texting while driving is 20 times more dangerous than drunken driving.
Some Texas communities, including San Antonio, already have local ordinances banning the practice. A total of 30 states also have such bans.
The proposed statewide ban against texting is similar to San Antonio's ordinance. However, the statewide measure would allow motorists to read text messages and to send messages while stopped at traffic lights or stop signs - something the San Antonio ordinance prohibits.
Rep. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, has pushed a statewide ban on texting while driving for several legislative sessions.
"It's important that the state have a (uniform) standard - just like standard seatbelt laws," Menendez said. "It also makes the state, as a whole, safer."
A texting-while-driving ban also will play an important role in driver education and training for teenage drivers, he said.
"That's the key, because they're the ones who are texting more than anybody," Menendez said.
He and Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, co-sponsored the bill.
Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, cast the only dissenting vote among Bexar County members.
"Basically, I like to see government stay out of people's lives," Larson said. "It's also an issue of enforcement. I don't see how they can adequately enforce that."
Larson also noted that drivers engage in many other types of distractions, such as eating food or applying makeup.
"I don't think we should allow the government to get into our lives to that degree," he said.
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The legislation would ban text, electronic and instant messaging by a motorist while driving. It would not apply when a driver is stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. Violations could lead to a Class C misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to $200.
"The key to this is, a lot of people are being killed because of texting," said Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, author of HB 243. "It's a function of safety and saving people's lives. That's what it's all about."
His bill won preliminary approval, 124-16. Lawmakers who opposed the measure cited privacy and civil liberty concerns.
The House must take one more vote on Friday, and the Senate also must approve the legislation before the statewide ban on texting while driving takes effect on Sept. 1, 2011.
Craddick, a former House speaker, acknowledged that some critics fear that a ban against texting and driving could erode their rights.
But Craddick countered, "Driving is not a right. Driving is a responsibility and a privilege."
Citing research, Craddick said texting while driving is 20 times more dangerous than drunken driving.
Some Texas communities, including San Antonio, already have local ordinances banning the practice. A total of 30 states also have such bans.
The proposed statewide ban against texting is similar to San Antonio's ordinance. However, the statewide measure would allow motorists to read text messages and to send messages while stopped at traffic lights or stop signs - something the San Antonio ordinance prohibits.
Rep. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, has pushed a statewide ban on texting while driving for several legislative sessions.
"It's important that the state have a (uniform) standard - just like standard seatbelt laws," Menendez said. "It also makes the state, as a whole, safer."
A texting-while-driving ban also will play an important role in driver education and training for teenage drivers, he said.
"That's the key, because they're the ones who are texting more than anybody," Menendez said.
He and Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, co-sponsored the bill.
Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, cast the only dissenting vote among Bexar County members.
"Basically, I like to see government stay out of people's lives," Larson said. "It's also an issue of enforcement. I don't see how they can adequately enforce that."
Larson also noted that drivers engage in many other types of distractions, such as eating food or applying makeup.
"I don't think we should allow the government to get into our lives to that degree," he said.
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Business owners and entrepreneurs who own any social venue and who are looking to start a cash business can now do there part in the prevention of Drunk Driving. Please visit alcobuddy.com. World's premiere Breathalyzer Vending Machine for more information.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Traffic cops educate students about safe driving
KANPUR: Road discipline ensures smooth and safe movement of traffic. The traffic cops visited Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre on Thursday as part of the ongoing traffic month and apprised students about traffic laws.
The students from classes 6 to 12 witnessed the demonstration given by cops on safe driving in the school playground between 11 and 12.30 pm. SP traffic RP Gautam and CO traffic Surendranath Tewari emphasised on collective responsibility of the citizens on road safety.
Gautam said that the need of the hour is to cope with the increasing number of road accidents. The main reasons of fatal accidents are the poor condition of roads, vehicles or the mental state of the driver. He said that the parents are responsible for encouraging the under-age driving. The SP warned the students that action will be taken against the ones who violate the traffic rules.
Later, traffic cops Afaq Ahmed and Hari Shanker Verma gave a demonstration on safe driving. Ahmed emphasised that all persons should wear the seat belts while sitting in the car. One must wear a helmet while driving a two-wheeler and avoid use of a mobile phone.
CO traffic Surendranath Tiwari told the students about the aim of traffic awareness. He asked the students to read the pamphlets on safety rules. The CO said that overspeeding and breaking the law can be a thrill for sometime but ultimately a big loss for the family.
Class IX students were shown video on traffic rules and regulations.
Principal Reeta Midha advised the students to abide by traffic rules.
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The students from classes 6 to 12 witnessed the demonstration given by cops on safe driving in the school playground between 11 and 12.30 pm. SP traffic RP Gautam and CO traffic Surendranath Tewari emphasised on collective responsibility of the citizens on road safety.
Gautam said that the need of the hour is to cope with the increasing number of road accidents. The main reasons of fatal accidents are the poor condition of roads, vehicles or the mental state of the driver. He said that the parents are responsible for encouraging the under-age driving. The SP warned the students that action will be taken against the ones who violate the traffic rules.
Later, traffic cops Afaq Ahmed and Hari Shanker Verma gave a demonstration on safe driving. Ahmed emphasised that all persons should wear the seat belts while sitting in the car. One must wear a helmet while driving a two-wheeler and avoid use of a mobile phone.
CO traffic Surendranath Tiwari told the students about the aim of traffic awareness. He asked the students to read the pamphlets on safety rules. The CO said that overspeeding and breaking the law can be a thrill for sometime but ultimately a big loss for the family.
Class IX students were shown video on traffic rules and regulations.
Principal Reeta Midha advised the students to abide by traffic rules.
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Drive Safety Work Week' Kicks Off to Promote Safe Driving
By Rahul Arora
“Drive Safely Work Week,” the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety's (NETS) annual workplace safety campaign, kicked off recently with a goal to protect employees and other drivers by reducing preventable accidents.
The campaign will provide a turnkey way to remind employees about safe driving practices. Hundreds of safety organizations and employers are enthusiastically participating in the campaign and are leaving no stone unturned to encourage other organizations to draft, maintain and enforce distracted driving (DWD) policies.
According to CellControl CEO Chuck Cox (News - Alert), Drive Safely Work Week is “a great time to draft and implement a distracted driving policy. Having such a policy is an important first step in improving driver safety,” he said.
Over the years, driver safety has been a major problem. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that traffic accidents are a leading cause of workplace death and injury, and cost almost $100 billion annually in lost productivity and medical expenses. Most of the accidents caused on the roads are due to phone-related distractions.
“Driver safety is critical for our membership, “said Kathy Trahan, president/CEO of the Safety Council of the Louisiana Capital Area in a statement. “For the CEO/CIOs, corporate safety directors or fleet managers that want to maintain safe operating environments, distracted driving safety policies and enforcement solutions should be priority components of their safety strategy.”
Throughout the “Drive Safely Work Week,” various national fleet safety advocacy groups and public/private corporations will work to protect drivers in the communities, states and regions that they serve.
“Our Louisiana-based organization serves fleet partners across the country and monitors thousands of drivers to promote and advocate safe driving. Mobile phone distractions are a large and growing problem, and technology solutions like CellControl are important and save lives,” said Baron Davis, president of Safety Alert. “The CellControl distracted driving solution has been developed for corporations and government agencies, large or small, that provide mobile communication devices to their employees. Mobile devices are important and mission-critical productivity tools, but endangering lives and property due to out-of-policy usage must and can be prevented.”
CellControl will also be hosting online Web demos to educate business and community leaders on the dangers, realities and costs of distracted driving.
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“Drive Safely Work Week,” the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety's (NETS) annual workplace safety campaign, kicked off recently with a goal to protect employees and other drivers by reducing preventable accidents.
The campaign will provide a turnkey way to remind employees about safe driving practices. Hundreds of safety organizations and employers are enthusiastically participating in the campaign and are leaving no stone unturned to encourage other organizations to draft, maintain and enforce distracted driving (DWD) policies.
According to CellControl CEO Chuck Cox (News - Alert), Drive Safely Work Week is “a great time to draft and implement a distracted driving policy. Having such a policy is an important first step in improving driver safety,” he said.
Over the years, driver safety has been a major problem. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that traffic accidents are a leading cause of workplace death and injury, and cost almost $100 billion annually in lost productivity and medical expenses. Most of the accidents caused on the roads are due to phone-related distractions.
“Driver safety is critical for our membership, “said Kathy Trahan, president/CEO of the Safety Council of the Louisiana Capital Area in a statement. “For the CEO/CIOs, corporate safety directors or fleet managers that want to maintain safe operating environments, distracted driving safety policies and enforcement solutions should be priority components of their safety strategy.”
Throughout the “Drive Safely Work Week,” various national fleet safety advocacy groups and public/private corporations will work to protect drivers in the communities, states and regions that they serve.
“Our Louisiana-based organization serves fleet partners across the country and monitors thousands of drivers to promote and advocate safe driving. Mobile phone distractions are a large and growing problem, and technology solutions like CellControl are important and save lives,” said Baron Davis, president of Safety Alert. “The CellControl distracted driving solution has been developed for corporations and government agencies, large or small, that provide mobile communication devices to their employees. Mobile devices are important and mission-critical productivity tools, but endangering lives and property due to out-of-policy usage must and can be prevented.”
CellControl will also be hosting online Web demos to educate business and community leaders on the dangers, realities and costs of distracted driving.
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