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Should you replace your child’s car seat after an auto accident?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

If you are a Connecticut resident who has been involved in an auto accident, you may be wondering if you should discard your child’s car seat and get a new one. According to NBC News Connecticut, the National Highway Traffic …

Thanksgiving weekend car accidents

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

When people get on the Connecticut highway to visit loved ones over Thanksgiving, they usually think about the fun they will have with family, not the possibility of a car accident. However, driving on holiday weekends can be dangerous and …

Halloween road safety

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

As Halloween draws closer, many Connecticut residents pay more attention to costumes and trick-or-treating routes than to road safety. However, Halloween provides more opportunities for drivers to be involved in a collision, and it is important for people to know …

Helmet laws in the spotlight

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Drivers on the Connecticut roadways have to be aware of a variety of concerns and paying special attention to nearby motorcyclists is one of them. According to the Hartford Courant, the federal government ended a requirement that motorcyclists wear helmets …

How can people drive safely during the school year?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

When the school year starts, you may encounter more pedestrians and bikers, as well as school buses. It is important for you to be aware of this extra traffic so you can drive safely on Connecticut’s roads.

When you drive …

How common are fixed object collisions?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

You may think that fixed object collisions only occur in the winter after a driver hits a patch of ice. However, these incidents can occur year-round on Connecticut’s roads and highways. Statistics from 2015 explain some of the factors involved …

Fourth of July means increased patrols

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Despite the holiday falling on a Tuesday, people across Connecticut will be hitting the roads to celebrate with family and friends. This means increased traffic and more risks for getting in an accident. 

According to the Hartford Courant, experts estimate …

Surviving summer: Teen drivers

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

As schools across Connecticut are taking a break for the season and warmer temperatures take families on trips to the beach or on a road trip to visit family, many heave a sigh of relief that summer is here. Yet …

Connecticut drivers second worst in nation

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Although many residents consider themselves safe drivers, NBC Connecticut reports that a new study rates drivers from Connecticut at 49 out drivers in all 50 states. Only Rhode Island drivers ranked worse. This data came from EverQuote, which created an …

The real dangers of distracted driving

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Last Modified on Apr 27, 2026

Most Connecticut residents are aware that distracted driving has been getting a lot more attention in the past few years than it had. This is with good reason as more information is coming to light showing just how dangerous this

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