Drunk driving on the rise for motorcyclists
by Tim O'Hare While the dangers and potential consequences of drunk driving are continually in the public spotlight, the increased dangers of driving a motorcycle while impaired by alcohol aren’t…
Wear your helmet – it could save your life
Although the use of helmets can reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, Texas laws do not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. Prior to 2009, the…
Share the Road – Motorcycle Safety Tips for Car and Truck Drivers
By Tim O'Hare The responsibility of keeping motorcyclists safe on the road isn’t only on the shoulders of motorcycle riders, but on all motorists. As mentioned in last week’s article…
Ride Smarter – Road Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
By Tim O'Hare Not all accidents are preventable, but many of them are. Many of the accidents involving motorcyclists are entirely preventable, and an accident prevented could mean a life…
Motorcycle Awareness Month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has dedicated May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, encouraging motorists and motorcyclists to share the road with each other. The number of motorcyclists killed…
Save Your Life – Don’t Text and Drive
The statistics of accidents caused by distracted driving, such as texting while driving, are alarming. A 2009 study found that individuals who text while driving spend 400% less time looking…
New Car Technology: A Help or Hindrance?
By Tim O'Hare The annual Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas every January is often the highlight of the technology and gadget industry, with releases and demonstrations of the…
Most Wanted: Transportation Safety Improvements
With automobile accidents serving as the leading cause of death in the United States, a constant question on the minds of citizens, law enforcement and the government is how to…
Distracted Driving is on the Rise in Texas
By Tim O'Hare Car accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States. One in two Americans has been in a serious accident or had someone they know…
Texas Leads the Nation in Drunk Driving Deaths
By Tim O'Hare Texas leads the nation in drunk driving deaths. In 2009, there were 1,235 deaths resulting from drunk driving. California came in second with 950. When counting DWI…
Stay Safe on the Road this St. Patty’s Day
by Tim O'Hare St. Patty’s day is here, the time of year we all pay tribute to the traditionally rich Irish heritage. This spring holiday has become associated with corn…
Standing Up For Motorcyclists
Motorcycling in the United States grows in popularity every year. What was once reserved for only a few, motorcycle dealers now see executives, couples, women and young people buying motorcycles…
