Drivers who are texting often escape the law
Inside his unmarked squad car, St. Paul Police Sgt. Jeremy Ellison studied the faces of drivers as they waited at a traffic-jammed stoplight. Finally, he saw a subtle sign of trouble: A man behind the wheel of a minivan stared down at an electronic device for several seconds, oblivious to …
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Distracted Driving Statistics and the Minnesota Law
Distracted driving; it’s is as bad as driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact, 36 percent of accidents involving fatalities or injuries were the result of distracted driving. In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in accidents involving distracted drivers. Injuries from distracted drivers totaled 448,000 during that same year. …
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Minnesota Shows Little Interest in Resuming Car Safety Inspections
As an auto mechanic, Lynn Austin admits he may be overly leery about the iffy cars he encounters while driving. It’s a public safety issue, the North Mankato auto repair business owner says of mechanically dysfunctional vehicles. “It really would be nice to take some of the really bad junk …
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Toyota developing mood-sensing technology
Toyota is working on a mood-sensing electronics system that will be able to determine the emotions of the driver. The new system is planned as a safety measure that will customize a vehicle’s safety alert times based on the driver’s mood. Cameras mounted inside the cabin will be able to …
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Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Seek Help for Injured Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last year that extended use of Actos (proglitazone) has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. Proglitazone medications, including Actos, Actoplus Met and Duetact, are taken to help control blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Last summer, the FDA …
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