According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 % of commercial
motor vehicle drivers in the study were fatigued at the time of the crash.
According to the CDC, «drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18 %
of motor vehicle driver deaths.»
The task force issued a recommendation to the state that all DOT contractors and staff formulate their infrastructure policy with the core understanding that roadways aren't just used
by motor vehicle drivers and passengers.
This is because an impaired driver poses a potential hazard to all other
motor vehicle drivers on the roadway at that time.
Bicycle accidents frequently occur because
motor vehicle drivers fail to notice a bicyclist or become frustrated at having to share the road with a bicyclist.
(C) A passenger - carrying commercial
motor vehicle driver does not exceed 10 hours maximum driving time following 8 consecutive hours off duty; and
As much
as motor vehicle drivers may be aware that a bicyclist has some right to the road, they often ignore the guidelines that every driver should follow to maintain proper safety when bicycles and motor automobiles share the road.
For additional questions regarding the validity of a Rhode Island
motor vehicle driver record, please contact the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Operator Control at 401-462-0800.
The unfortunate truth is,
many motor vehicle drivers don't know how to maintain an awareness of motorcyclists on the road, and it is possible for their negligence to result in a horrible accident.
Must possess a valid
motor vehicle driver license in good standing and must be eligible to operate a motor vehicle owned by OHSU or other agency;...
These new technologies use a combination of sensors, mirrors, cameras, and radar to
warn motor vehicle drivers of impending dangers, helping them to avoid serious crashes.
When an out - of -
control motor vehicle driver strikes an innocent pedestrian, they can strike the ground violently, resulting in serious injuries such as broken bones, fractures, soft tissue injuries, spinal cord injuries, and head injuries.
Attorney Hugh James McDonnell is a cyclist himself, and he understands the lack of respect with which cyclists are treated
by motor vehicle drivers.
The Massachusetts Safe Driving Act of 2010 is clear:
motor vehicle drivers in Massachusetts may not text while operating a motor vehicle and drivers under 18 are forbidden from using a cell phone for any reason.
Negligent motor vehicle drivers can be liable for all damages sustained as a result of the bike accident, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future disability.
In the state of Colorado,
although motor vehicle drivers are required to obtain coverage, more than fifteen percent of drivers in the state of Colorado do not carry automobile insurance.
The new rule from the Department of Transportation prohibits
commercial motor vehicle drivers from holding, dialing, or... [Read more...] about Nationwide Cell Phone Ban
«While laws and regulations already prohibit [personal electronic device] usage in some operations, such as during commercial flight operations and by on - duty rail operations personnel, these laws and regulations need to be expanded to...
all motor vehicle drivers,» the NTSB said in a statement.
Ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations, targeting high - risk carriers and commercial
motor vehicle drivers.
The new site, and partnership between DOT and Veterans Affairs (VA), guides veterans to jobs in five categories: aviation pilot, aviation maintenance technician, air traffic controller, commercial
motor vehicle driver, and emergency medical services.
The CMV Safety Belt Partnership is a collaboration among the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, other government agencies, and industry specific private - sector organizations designed to encourage safety belt use by commercial
motor vehicle drivers.
QC is a web - based application that retrieves safety compliance and enforcement data on commercial
motor vehicle drivers, vehicles, and carriers from multiple sources using a single input.
FMCSAhas launched a nationwide educational campaign to remind commercial
motor vehicle drivers of the precautions they must take at highway - rail grade crossings.
(Sec. 5303) Directs GAO to report to Congress on the cost and feasibility of establishing a self - reporting system for commercial
motor vehicle drivers or motor carriers regarding en route equipment failures.
Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations; targeting high - risk carriers and commercial
motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness.
Perhaps it is
motor vehicle drivers and their passengers who should be wearing helmets?
(a)
a motor vehicle driver or rider's licence or permit issued by Roads and Maritime Services or by the corresponding public authority of another State or Territory or under the law of another country,
When
the motor vehicle driver violates a rule of the road, this is often sufficient to establish negligence.
Generally the pedestrian is more seriously injured than
the motor vehicle driver and can offer little help to the police officer investigating the collision.