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NC Enters ISA Era: Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
politics21 days ago

NC Enters ISA Era: Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers

North Carolina lawmakers back the 'Super Speeders' bill, which would require Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology for high-risk drivers who regain driving privileges after their licenses are revoked for reckless driving or extreme speeding. The move seeks to curb speed-related crashes, which killed 378 people and injured about 8,000 in 2024, with 62% of fatal crashes involving drivers more than 10 mph over the limit; NC would become the 17th state to consider ISA.

via ABC11 Raleigh-Durham|
#intelligent-speed-assistance#north-carolina#politics
CHP Kicks Off 24-Hour Statewide Speed Enforcement
public-safety28 days ago

CHP Kicks Off 24-Hour Statewide Speed Enforcement

California's CHP launches a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 5:59 a.m. Wednesday to crack down on speeding across the state, with officers enforcing speed limits and unsafe speeds for conditions; speeding is a leading cause of serious crashes, and in 2025 CHP issued over 491,000 speed-related citations, with more than 110,000 crashes and hundreds of deaths and injuries; a pilot program called FAST sends speeding citations to the DMV for potential license suspension when a driver exceeds 100 mph.

via NBC 7 San Diego|
#california#chp#enforcement
Fog-Choked Highway 99 Triggers 59-Vehicle Pileup in Central Valley
california3 months ago

Fog-Choked Highway 99 Triggers 59-Vehicle Pileup in Central Valley

Dense fog caused a 59-vehicle pileup on a three-mile section of Highway 99 in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield, closing the road for more than five hours before reopening in the afternoon; several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital, and authorities urged travelers to avoid dense fog and not rely on automatic headlights.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#fog#highway-99
local-news5 months ago

New I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp Opens in Downtown Columbus This Weekend

The Ohio Department of Transportation is opening a new I-71 southbound flyover ramp in Columbus, nearly a mile long and 100 feet above the Scioto River, to improve safety and reduce congestion as part of the $280 million Downtown Ramp Up project. The ramp will initially open with one lane and eventually carry two lanes, replacing an outdated interchange and enhancing traffic flow through downtown Columbus.

via Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)|
#columbus#i-71-flyover-ramp#infrastructure
California: Speeding Tickets May Be More Severe Than Fatal Accidents
law-and-justice5 months ago

California: Speeding Tickets May Be More Severe Than Fatal Accidents

A 2020 California law allowing judges to dismiss certain misdemeanor cases has led to some drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter avoiding criminal and DMV records, sparking concerns about accountability and the impact on victims' families, as the law prioritizes reducing stigma over potential consequences for serious traffic crimes.

via CalMatters|
#california#criminal-justice-reform#law-and-justice
MSU Researchers Explore Solutions to Winter Road Hazards
transportation5 months ago

MSU Researchers Explore Solutions to Winter Road Hazards

MSU researchers found that flashing LED lights on signs near curves can effectively warn drivers to slow down during winter conditions, potentially reducing crashes and injuries on icy, curved roads in Michigan. The study showed that these lights caused a modest but significant slowdown among drivers, especially the fastest ones, and are considered a useful safety tool alongside other measures like skid-resistant surfaces and reflective signage.

via The Detroit News|
#curved-roads#led-warning-lights#michigan