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Effect of marijuana on drivers

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Many Connecticut drivers know about the dangers of drinking and driving. With the legalization of marijuana in various states across the country, including Connecticut, drivers may not think about the hazards associated with marijuana. Because marijuana has many uses, ranging …

Accident risks associated with debris on roads

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Summer vacation time often means road trips. For many Connecticut residents, this may also mean packed vehicles that require putting extra items on rooftops or towing gear in trailers. While this can be an effective means of transporting things, it …

2016 Fourth of July holiday more dangerous than 2015

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Every year as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Connecticut residents hear, see and read warnings about the need to drive safely over the holiday. It is a sad fact that during this time each year, there may be an …

Distracted driving in Connecticut

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Last Modified on Mar 18, 2026

For several decades now drivers in Connecticut have been hearing about the dangers of drunk driving. Transportation and government agencies have tracked accidents and fatalities attributed to drunk drivers in part to support strengthening the laws against drinking and driving. …

Trucker hits car, killing three people

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

With the Connecticut summer vacation season ready to get into full swing, concerns about traffic accidents are also sadly present. Whether due to impairment, distraction, fatigue or other reasons, many negligent drivers cause senseless accidents. Even worse, these accidents all …

How serious is distracted driving?

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Last Modified on Dec 23, 2025

Connecticut residents have long heard about the serious consequences that innocent people can be forced to suffer due to the actions of drunk drivers. While the war on drunk driving is far from over, there has been an increased awareness …

How many pedestrians die in Connecticut each year?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Spring is in full swing now and like many other people all around Connecticut, you may be enjoying walking and other activities outside again thanks to the good weather. Certainly the health benefits of walking and being active are known …

Motorcycle accidents in Connecticut

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Spring has arrived and for Connecticut residents that love to ride motorcycles, that is exciting news. If you are dusting off your Harley or other bike in preparation for a fun season of riding, you should also be reminded of …

What are Connecticut’s car seat safety laws?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

If you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver for a child or baby in Connecticut, you should be informed about what the state’s car seat safety laws are. The goal of these laws is to protect children in the event …

Truck accidents a serious reality

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Last Modified on Apr 06, 2026

It’s easy to get so used to getting in a car and driving to and from work, school or other locations with no issue that one can all but forget about the risk of being involved in an accident. However, …

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