This year, 2018, marks 10 years since the first distracted driving law went into effect in California, but there still is a long way to go until distracted driving is nonexistent in the state.
Distracted driving in California caused by more than cellphones
School's back in Visalia: What to teach teen drivers
Parents in the Visalia School District have had Aug. 16 circled on the calendar for weeks: the first day of school.
What causes most car crashes in California?
Car accidents happen every day, but they don't have to. Four of the five leading causes for car accidents in California can be prevented by responsible driving.
Simple tips can help Californians avoid a car crash
There is little more unexpected and unnerving than a car crash. A motor vehicle accident may shatter our sense of safety on the road, and serious accidents can cause severe injuries and cost lives.
Are autonomous vehicles safe enough to go mainstream?
The prospect of autonomous or "self-driving" vehicles becoming commonplace is exciting for some people. On a long vacation or commute for work, who wouldn't want to take a little break, sit back and let your car do the work? However, these vehicles are terrifying for others, particularly after a couple of recent fatalities.
Possible DUI collision injures 3 in Chico
It takes a lot of work from a lot of people to keep the roads of California safe. With the largest population of both people and motor vehicles in the nation, the Golden State has to enforce strict traffic laws to reduce injury and damage from motor vehicle accidents.
Visalia car accident causes propane leak
Traffic safety will never be perfect, especially in such an active state as California. But drivers have a responsibility to be as careful as possible to avoid collisions and other dangerous accidents. These can result in grave injury or permanent disability as well as vehicle damage.
What to do when a car accident happens in California
It often seems that all you need in California is a car. Motor vehicles are often the best way to get to work, home, the grocery store or the many beautiful vistas from the Inland Empire to the redwoods near the Oregon border.
New California rule affects accidents caused by self-driving cars
Liability in motor vehicle accidents is often a simple case in California. Several laws and codes dictate when drivers are at fault in collisions, as well as when no driver is at fault. But the legal ground is still fresh under the concept of when there is no driver.
Possible hit-and-run accident kills 1 and injures another
Motor vehicle collisions are rare, and many are ineffectual problems like fender benders or paint scratches. Even in these minor cases, it is important to be a responsible driver and go through the procedures of dealing with any damage.
