Car Accidents
Operation Incognito Aims To Curb Distracted Driving
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
In coordination with Distracted Driving Month, the Tennessee Highway Patrol kicked off an initiative in April to increase enforcement of distracted driving. Operation Incognito is an effort to help eliminate distracted driving and make the roads safer for all drivers. The campaign started last year, with the goal of decreasing
School Bus Driver Was Intoxicated At Time Of Crash
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Bus drivers are given a huge amount of responsibility. Because buses transport large numbers of people, they have the potential to cause high numbers of injuries and fatalities in the event of an accident. School bus drivers have an even greater responsibility because all of their passengers are children primarily
New Data Shows Which Tennessee Counties Have The Most Dangerous Drivers
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Everyone has witnessed a reckless driver. Whether it’s someone on their phone or cars speeding through traffic lights, dangerous drivers are everywhere. And according to a new study, Nashville sees some of the most dangerous driving in the entire state.
ATVs and Motorbikes Tormenting Downtown Nashville
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Residents in Nashville were shocked on Saturday, March 16 and then again on Sunday, March 17 to see the streets stormed by dozens of ATVs and motorbikes. Not only is it illegal for these vehicles to be driven on the roadways, but the individuals riding the ATVs and motorbikes were
Fatal Accident Involved Driver With Previous Drunk Driving Convictions
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Drunk driving accidents are always tragic. Oftentimes, these accidents are fatal and could have been completely avoided if people just drank responsibly. A Nashville drunk driving accident last month was particularly tragic because the driver had a long history of driving under the influence.
Tennessee Not Keeping Up With Highway Safety Laws
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Every day, millions of Tennesseans get behind the wheel of car, hop on a metro bus, or take a rideshare in an Uber or Lyft. We get on the roads so often we forget just how dangerous they can be. According to a new study from various advocacy groups, Tennessee
Keep Your Windshields Clear Of Ice
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Most of the country has been bracing for cold weather in recent weeks and Tennessee is no exception. With snow and ice falling in and around Nashville, it’s important anyone getting behind the wheel knows the dangers of driving during winter conditions. Driving safely isn’t just important to prevent accidents,
Tennessee Highway Patrol Has Big Plans For Grant Funding
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
There’s some big news for the state of Tennessee: the roads are about to get a little bit safer. This is all thanks to a large grant recently awarded to the Tennessee Highway Patrol from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration totaling over $800,000. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has big
Tennessee Move Over Laws
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
You’re driving down the road and all of the sudden you hear the distinctive and wailing sound of sirens. You might first be worried that you are being pulled over by police. You breathe a sigh of relief once you realize you’re not being pulled over, but what do you
Electric Scooters Could Cause Rise In Accidents
Car Accidents . John Whitfield
Nashville residents may have noticed electric scooters around the city. These scooters are offered by companies like Lime, Bird, and Lyft, and operate similar to ridesharing services. The electric scooters are unique in that individual users can unlock the scooters with their smartphones and take the scooters for a ride.