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Cyclists' deaths flag highway safety issue (Globe and Mail)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By any measure, the Trans-Canada Highway a few hundred kilometres west of Winnipeg should be a cyclist's dream. The prairies roll gently, the road tracks relatively straight, the prevailing wind offers a strong eastward nudge and long days are bracketed by luminous sunrises and sunsets.

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Policing on waterways dries up (Globe and Mail)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A highway-safety crackdown and the diversion of officers to the Caledonia aboriginal dispute and other hot spots have contributed to a steep decline in marine enforcement by the Ontario Provincial Police.

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Ford Explorer Praised For Affordability And Safety (Truckblog News)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:04:24 GMT

The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported today' “The Ford Explorer has been the benchmark SUV for family capability, safety and value for two decades,” said Darryl Hazel, president, Ford Customer Service...

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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Changes Bumper Standards For Light Trucks (Truckblog News)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:12:15 GMT

Cars, SUVs, and pickups share the road but they don't share the same standard for bumpers' The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has petitioned the federal government to regulate the bumpers on light trucks (SUVs, pickups, and vans) just as it regulates those on cars' The same bumper rules should apply to all kinds of passenger vehicles' To meet federal rules, car bumpers must be...

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Fake Speed Bumps Created With Optical Illusion (Truemors)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:58:03 GMT

What do you get when you combine an optical illusion, speeding drivers and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funding? No, not a dizzying headache and DUI accusation. Fake speed bumps! Highway safety administration officials have taken to the streets of Philadelphia armed with a flat piece of blue, white and orange plastic that when applied [...]

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A gentler tap - IIHS suggests car bumper standards for light trucks (Autoblog)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Filed under: Etc. , Government/Legal , Safety It's not a surprise that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) would be backing a proposal that has the potential to lower the amount of damage vehicles sustain in crashes, and therefore lead to less costly repairs for insurers. What is surprising is the NHTSA's stubborn attitude about accepting outside suggestions. The...

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Safety researchers want car-like bumpers for SUVs and pickups (Motor Authority)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:24 GMT

Researchers from America’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have found that the impact from accidents between cars and pickups or SUVs could be greatly reduced if heavier vehicles were forced to meet the same bumper design requirements as cars. The IIHS plans to formally petition the U.S. government later today for a rule extending [...]

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July 1st. Florida Motorcycle Safety Course Is Mandatory (Cyril Huze Blog)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:14:07 GMT

Starting today July 1st, those who plan to obtain a motorcycle license in Florida regardless of their age and experience, will have to take a basic rider course through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The course must be taken before a rider can have the... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

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Crash Tests Show Bumper Deficiencies (USA Today)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:59:19 GMT

July 1 - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is petitioning the federal government to unify bumper standards for all vehicles.

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July 1st. Florida Motorcycle Safety Course Is Mandatory (The Motorcycle Blog Aggregator)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:14:07 GMT

From Cyril Huze Blog... - Starting today July 1st, those who plan to obtain a motorcycle license in Florida regardless of their age and experience, will have to take a basic rider course through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The course must be taken before a rider can have the... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content...

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Push On For Motorcycle Licenses As Class Requirement Looms (Tampa Bay Online)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:50:00 GMT

TAMPA - A throng of motorcyclists and scooter riders spilled into the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles parking lot in Tampa this morning, hell-bent on taking the test for a motorcycle license.

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jury duty calls (Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:03:07 GMT

The Honorable Judge Wayne S. Timmerman of the 13th Judicial Circuit has summoned me to appear at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse for jury service. From the summons: Your name has been randomly selected by computer from the list provided by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Drivers Licenses) or from those who have [...]

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New Florida bike riders will need schooling (Miami Herald)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Riding a Harley in Florida is about to require some special schooling, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reminded Tuesday.

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Study Tracks Increase In Motorcycle Fatalities Nationwide (Northwest Cycle News)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:51:19 GMT

A federal study detailing the increasing number of motorcycle fatalities across the country will be released today, according to a spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association in Washington, D.C. The ...

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2009 Acura TSX receives IIHS Top Safety Pick (Motor Authority)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:42:02 GMT

The new 2009 Acura TSX midsize sedan has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award in the Institute’s latest round of testing. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the institute’s front, side, and rear tests and be fitted with electronic stability control. The new [...]

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2009 Acura TSX - Top safety pick (Top Speed)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:01:58 GMT

Posted on 06.23.2008 16:27 by Simona Alina Filed under: Acura | sedan | awards | acura TSX The redesigned 2009 Acura TSX, a midsize luxury car, wins the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their classes. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's...

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2009 Acura TSX awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick (eGMCarTech)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:53:58 GMT

Whether you like the 2009 Acura TSX or not, the ‘midsize luxury car’ has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award. The new 2009 TSX improved in the...

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Acura TSX named Top Safety Pick by IIHS (Autoblog)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:29:00 GMT

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons , Safety , Acura Click on the image above for pics of our uncrashed 2009 Acura TSX The all-new 2009 Acura TSX was recently crashed into a barrier at 40 mph, and smacked with a side sled at 31 mph, by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). While the last model (2005-2008 with side airbags) scored "good" in frontal, and "acceptable" in side...

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ELECTRONICALLY STORE EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS IN YOUR FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE (Orlando Sentinel)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you are ever in a serious accident, law-enforcement officers may need to notify your loved ones. But it's not always easy for them to figure out who to call or how to reach them. The state's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has come up with an easy solution to this problem.

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How 2 ... Electronically store emergency contact numbers in your Florida drivers license (Orlando Sentinel)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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