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The South has a long history with carnivals. Close proximity to Disney World and Gibsonton, Florida, where many national traveling sideshows have wintered for generations, mean Alabama communities have long been stops for carnival and circus operators. Unfortunately, these companies face little, if any, regulatory oversight regarding making sure their rides are safe for Alabama fairgoers.…

Alabama just missed the dubious distinction of being among the five most dangerous states in the nation in which to live. WalletHub reports a recent study to determine the safest and least-safe states ranked Alabama 44th-safest. We ranked 30th in personal and property safety, 46th in financial safety, and 32nd in both road safety and…

Traffic can be frustrating, and the decisions that other drivers make can add to that issue. They may cut you off or turn without using a blinker, causing you to resort to your preferred method of venting. However, letting these feelings get out of hand can be dangerous. Road rage is a serious issue that…

Everyone has a version of the same story: the wrong-way driver heading in your direction, the high beams blinding your eyes, the clock stuck at half-past midnight. But if you are alert, aware and lucky, a familiar exit ramp or side street is nearby. You escape, dial 911 to report the driver, and hope no…

In 2016, California became the first state to legalize motorcycle lane-splitting. In many ways, that was a formality. Lane-splitting had been common practice there for as long as anyone could remember. However, similar legislation has not done well outside California. In the past five years, state legislators across the country have unsuccessfully promoted bills to…

Mobile technology has transformed how we communicate with each other. Through texting, email, and a plethora of instant messaging apps, instant communication has never been more accessible. Businesses have been able to expand like never before, but unfortunately, these improvements have come with dangerous consequences. Distracted driving accidents have risen. Employees are engaging in the…

General Motors recently released an app, available on 2017 and 2018 vehicle models, that will allow drivers to order coffee and find hotels directly from their dashboard. It can also locate the nearby partner gas stations and additional capabilities will be added in the future. Dubbed “Marketplace,” the new app will work with vehicles equipped…

Rates of fatal accidents are typically much higher among older adults, meaning anyone over 70 years of age, than other age groups. According to a report by the CDC, in 2015, 19 older adults suffered fatalities and 712 were injured due to a car accident on average each day. This elevated injury rate is not…

Police consider the day before Thanksgiving, “Black Wednesday,’’ the official start of “DUI Season,’’ which runs through the New Year’s holiday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that a typical day in the United States sees approximately 36 deaths occur due to driving under the influence. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, that…

Preventing Accidents from Drowsy Driving Drowsy driving - or driver fatigue - is a considerable issue in traffic safety that doesn't often carry the same enforcement as other dangerous activities, such as drunk driving. Just last year, sleepy drivers claimed 803 lives. It is enough of a concern that the Alabama legislature is considering a…