Anyone who has sat in a car on Granby Street in Norfolk and waited for a slow-moving freight train to clear a grade crossing will be familiar with the frustration caused by long trains. Although running late for work might get you in trouble,…
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Ever since the disastrous derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in Ohio in February, the railroad operator’s safety record has made headlines. In May, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it would investigate the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in…
Cars are safer than they have ever been before and federal and local authorities are constantly bringing in new technology to make America’s roads less dangerous. It is, therefore, deeply disturbing that the death toll is continuing to rise on U.S. roads. Traffic fatalities…
It is rare for the driver of a car to be launched from the vehicle in a crash. However, motorcycle wrecks often involve the rider being thrown from their bike onto the pavement. Far too often, victims of motorcycle accidents suffer the most serious…
If you’ve ever felt vulnerable driving on busy Northampton Boulevard near Norfolk Premium Outlets, you have good reason. Accident statistics from 2021 reveal this was Norfolk’s most dangerous intersection with 30 recorded crashes. Intersection Accident Statistics in Norfolk The intersection of Northampton Boulevard with…
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in our state. It also contains some of Virginia’s most congested and dangerous intersections, places where multiple lanes merge and drivers have to make split-second decisions. The most hazardous intersection in 2021 was the crossing of Kempsville…
Americans have changed the clocks twice a year like clockwork for decades. However, daylight saving changes are controversial and the practice is linked to an increase in automobile crashes. Now legislators are considering making the changes a thing of the past. The U.S. Senate passed legislation…
If you ride a moped in Virginia, you will need to be aware of new rules that went into effect today, or risk facing a heavy fine. The Virginia General Assembly brought in legislation last summer that requires moped and scooter riders to register…
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are found in two parts of Virginia; Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. They are intended to promote car sharing and to cut down on congestion. As well as being accessible by cars with at least two people inside, motorcycles…
Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in Virginia. Although the state’s laws have been strengthened to protect cyclists in the last 12 months, serious crashes still occur with alarming regularity. In late December, a cyclist suffered severe injuries in a collision with a truck…
