If you get a speeding ticket and you’re thinking about fighting it, you want to consider the total impact of that ticket. For instance, some people just look at the cost of the ticket itself, decide it’s not worth going to court, and pay the ticket. But is that all...
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Are mopeds safe?
Mopeds certainly have a lot going for them. They cost far less than cars or motorcycles, they use far less fuel, and they seem like a fun way to get around town. Some people even use them for their commute if they live close enough to work. But are mopeds safe? Or are...
Unrestrained pets do not belong in cars
It’s very common to see unrestrained pets in cars. You may see a dog with its head hanging out the window, for instance, something they are notorious for enjoying. You may even see someone driving with a pet on their lap. At some point, you stop thinking of it as...
What are hidden car accident injuries?
A serious car accident can result in many major injuries that are plainly visible, including broken bones, burns, cuts and bruises, and external hemorrhaging. These injuries are easy for medical professionals to spot at the scene of the accident or the hospital...
What are the 5 primary causes of truck accidents?
Tractor-trailer crashes, especially those involving passenger vehicles, often cause significant destruction and result in serious injuries or deaths to motorists. Many of us fear driving alongside truckers yet can't often articulate why that's the case. Understanding...
What’s the point of speed limits?
Every road has a speed limit. This is the maximum speed at which drivers should drive if the road conditions and weather are perfect. Unfortunately, some drivers think that the speed limit is the minimum speed -- or optional -- so they drive faster than what’s safe....
Lane drifting puts drivers and passengers at risk of injury
Anyone who is on the road wants others to be just as cautious as they’re being. They want people to slow down, pay attention and stay in their lanes. Unfortunately, the reality is that many drivers get distracted while behind the wheel. Their distractions may lead to...
What is highway hypnosis?
Have you ever been driving a long way to a set destination when you suddenly arrived, unable to remember exactly how you got there? It’s not as if you have no memory of the drive, but you don’t remember certain landmarks or exactly what actions you took. All you know...
Holiday driving continues dangerous trends in Georgia
We recently wrote about an unsettling phenomenon that occurred last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The roads were much emptier due to so many people staying at home, but the empty roads seemingly encouraged those who were driving to do so recklessly....
Georgia truck accidents: unsurprisingly adverse outcomes
Motorists across northeastern Georgia routinely negotiate varied traffic while behind the wheel on regional roadways. Those thoroughfares feature distinct differences as they crisscross the state and transport individuals and goods. Some roads are rural corridors...