In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that distracted driving claimed almost 3,000 lives. So, what is distracted driving? According to the NHTSA, distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention away from the primary task of driving. This includes rubberneckers, eating, smoking, etc. Normally observed in April, this year Distracted Driving Awareness… Read more »
November 10, 2020
What to Do If You Are Injured on Vacation Whether you just returned from a summer vacation or are planning a holiday getaway, it can be difficult to know what you should do if you get injured while away. Nobody expects to end up in the hospital while at a resort or hotel, but unfortunately,… Read more »
October 20, 2020
Remembering to Drive Safely for the Sake of Emergency Responders Most people do not know that the third Saturday in October is “National Move Over Day.” This day was created to highlight the importance of New York’s “Move Over Law,” enacted in 2010 in honor of Trooper Robert Ambrose and Sheriff Deputy Glenn Searles. While in… Read more »
September 08, 2020
Cycling Might Be More Dangerous Than You Think On a crisp, fall weekend, what better way to exercise than to enjoy a bike ride on one of the Hudson Valley’s scenic roads. But what bicyclists need to know is that with the exception of motorcycles, bikes can be a very dangerous means to travel. Bike deaths… Read more »
September 08, 2020
“Operation Hardhat” Embeds Troopers At Construction Sites Across the State Every day drivers casually observe construction crews working on the highways. Next time, take a better look; one of them could be an undercover New York State Police Trooper. Also referred to as “Operation Hardhat,” troopers posing as construction workers and working with the New… Read more »
September 04, 2020
