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Polaris is in the news again for dangerous and defective Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs). The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the latest recall of Polaris ROVs due to fire hazard. According to the press release, various models of 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000s are being impacted by this recall. Apparently, […]

Rules released in 2015 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) change the way that truckers log important information about their driving history. Under these regulations, truckers must use new technology known as an Electronic Log Device (ELD) to record data related to various job functions. Experts anticipate that ELD use will significantly improve […]

The U.S. National Transportation Board (NTSB) is once again involved in the investigation of a Tesla that crashed while traveling in semi-autonomous mode. In January, 2017, a Tesla collided with a Culver City fire truck in California while driving at 65 mph, according to the fire department. The accident raises more questions about implementing standards […]

One of the most controversial topics in motorcycle safety is lane splitting. Lane splitting is defined as riding a motorcycle between stopped or moving cars along the lane line on both divided and undivided roads. Motorists generally disapprove of the practice since it presents an additional driving hazard. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, contend that […]

Motorcyclists face a greater risk of accidents than drivers and those accidents are more likely to lead to serious injury or death. Motorcyclists and motorcycle passengers are exposed to the environment. They are not protected by steel frames, seat belts or airbags, which makes collisions more dangerous. But improved safety gear can dramatically reduce the […]