The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has seen an increase in noncompliant trailers being imported that may pose a safety risk being sold to small businesses. Often these trailers are marketed as food trucks or vending stations. These trailers are not permitted under U.S. law unless they are certified as meeting Federal Motor Vehicle […]
Railroad Safety: Trains Can’t Yield
Did you know that a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States? Over half of these collisions happen at crossings with lights and/or gates, according to Operation Lifesaver. Railroad Safety Week takes place each September to raise awareness for improving safety on and around railroads. In this […]
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Registration and Checks
September is National Child Passenger Safety Month! There are events throughout the country this month to help parents learn how to install and use car seats properly. Car Seat Checks Safe Kids coalitions host car seat checkup events and inspection stations. Checkup events are one-time events held in parking lots of places like malls and […]
School Bus Stop Safety Tips
Riding the bus to and from school is much safer than traveling by car. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that students are approximately 70x more likely to arrive at school safely when traveling by bus. School buses are highly visible and regulated. They’re also designed to be safer than automobiles in […]
Updated Child Safety Seat Testing Requirements
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently updated child safety seat testing requirements. The new rule is intended to improve protection during side-impact crashes. Safety advocates have been calling for this rule for several years. Prior to this change, child safety seats only needed to be proven effective in tests that simulated front impact […]
