Using the crosswalk provides some protection as you navigate New York City streets. However, drivers continue to strike law-abiding pedestrians, most notably due to speeding and left-hand turns. After a collision, any of these actions may help you to recover...
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Month: July 2020
Seat belts are mandatory in New York
Using a seat belt when in a vehicle is not a mere suggestion in New York. It is the law. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, it is a primary enforcement state, which means that officers can pull over and ticket someone for not wearing a seat...
What should new riders know about motorcycle safety?
If you are a new motorcycle owner, you are probably excited to get on the road. While riding can be a fun and freeing experience, it is not without its risks. That is why it is crucial that new riders are properly informed before taking off. Having the right...
Making Brooklyn safer for pedestrians
You never really know what could be in store when you step out onto the sidewalk in this city. We believe that kind of experience should trigger excitement and hope — not fear. Unfortunately, fear is exactly what reckless and negligent drivers engender when they...
Pedestrian deaths are increasing
In 2019, there were almost 7,000 pedestrian deaths in the United States. Many of these deaths occurred right here in New York. Municipalities and other governments need to reconsider the laws and the ways that drivers interact with pedestrians in order to bring down...