Traffic laws exist for a reason—to help prevent auto accidents. However, many people choose to ignore these laws. Such actions can lead to crashes that cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 37,133 people lost their lives in auto accidents in 2017. In 2018, San Diego County had 260… continue reading.

Did you know that distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do while behind the wheel? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that distractions caused 10 percent of all fatal crashes and 15 percent of all injury crashes in the U.S. during 2015. That means around 391,000 people suffered… continue reading.

Spring break is here, and that means many things for many people. For students, it means school is out for a week. For parents, it means planning to occupy their children while they are off. For drivers in popular spring break areas like the California coast, it means increased traffic, distracted driving and drunk driving… continue reading.

Last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated 97.4 million Americans traveled by car for the holidays. If you are planning a road trip for the holidays, here are three ways to prep for a safe trip: Check your car for needed maintenance. Before leaving for your destination, it could be beneficial to have your… continue reading.

Every December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Unfortunately, there is an increase in impaired driving accidents around the holidays. Not only is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs illegal, it could lead to catastrophic or fatal consequences. The legal limit in California is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent. Depending… continue reading.