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technology27 days ago•5 min saved

Crash-risk poles: Flock ALPR cameras under scrutiny for roadside hazards in Ohio

Safety advocates warn that Flock Safety ALPR cameras mounted on dark, unshielded roadside poles—often without breakaway safety features—pose serious crash risks on rural Ohio roads, challenging state installation standards. While Flock and police departments tout crime-reduction benefits and claim compliance, investigators found many poles lack required safety inspections or breakaway design, prompting calls for stricter oversight and safer pole installations even as the cameras remain widely deployed.

via The Guardian|

#alpr #flock-safety #roadside-safety

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rivian R1T and Heavy EVs Expose Highway Safety Concerns"

Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a crash test using a 7,000-pound Rivian R1T electric truck to demonstrate the hazards of overweight electric vehicles, showing that American guardrails are not strong enough to stop such heavy EVs. The test, sponsored by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, aimed to assess the readiness of protection measures against the growing number of EVs on the road. With EVs weighing 20-50% more than traditional vehicles, there is an urgent need to re-examine the designs of roadside barriers to accommodate for the changing composition of the vehicle fleet.

via CarBuzz|

#crash-test #evs #rivian-r1t

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Guardrail System Fails to Withstand Heavy Electric Vehicle Impact in Crash Tests"

Crash test data from the University of Nebraska indicates that the nation's guardrail system is not designed to handle the extra force of heavy electric vehicles, which typically weigh 20% to 50% more than gas-powered cars due to their batteries. Concerns have been raised about the safety risks heavy electric vehicles pose in collisions with lighter vehicles, as well as the compatibility of guardrails with electric vehicles. More testing and collaboration between transportation engineers and vehicle manufacturers are needed to address this issue.

via The Associated Press|

#crash-tests #electric-vehicles #guardrails

traffic-safety3 years ago•1 min saved

Virginia Implements New Laws: Move Over, Ban on Blue Headlights, and Cannabis Changes

Virginia is expanding its "Move Over Law" to require drivers to change lanes or slow down for any vehicle stopped on the side of the road with hazards on, a warning sign, or flares around it, in an effort to prevent deaths and create a buffer on the road. Failure to comply could result in a Class 1 Misdemeanor, with potential jail time or fines.

via WSLS 10|

#aaa #move-over-law #roadside-safety

traffic-safety3 years ago

Virginia Implements New Laws for Driver Safety and Cannabis Regulations

Virginia's Move Over Law, aimed at protecting roadside workers and stranded motorists, will be changing on July 1. The law requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the side of the road. The change will expand the law's protections to include all stationary vehicles with flashing lights, such as utility and waste management trucks. The move comes after the tragic death of Angela Hurley, who was killed while waiting in her disabled vehicle for help on Interstate 95.

via WSET|

#move-over-law #roadside-safety #traffic-accidents