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A plastic post cover by Reliance Foundry is transformed into a one-of-a-kind charging station that is generating a "buzz." Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) March 26, 2013 Last week, Rick Hesel, a self-taught electronics expert, unveiled an extremely unique and "green," custom-built plastic bollard. After placing an order for a P28 Tesla, he began searching for ways to improve the electric charging system that had been installed outside his townhome and his ingenuity has led to...

Semi Truck Accident Victims Center says, "For your average teenager texting while driving is actually worse than driving drunk, and we are urging parents of all teenage drivers to forbid their sons, or daughters from texting while driving, because texting while driving dramatically increases the chances for a serious accident, injuries, and or death." http://SemiTruckAccidentVictimsCenter.Com (PRWEB) March 25, 2013 The Semi Truck Accident Victims Center says, "On February...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Though they’re not yet available, Google Glass glasses have started up quite a few interesting conversations about the future of tech, privacy and safety. Now, one West Virginia lawmaker wants to preemptively make it illegal to wear Glass and drive, the first proposed bill of its kind. As the first such bill, the idea may sound as outlandish as the Five Point bar in Seattle banning customers from wearing the futuristic specs....

Public urged to create own memorials to support the cause ITASCA, Ill., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FocusDriven and Team One USA, a full-service marketing communications agency based in Los Angeles, today launched a national anti-distracted driving campaign, in time for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, held annually each April. The advertisements consist of compelling visuals of candlelight memorials with shortened text phrases and emoticons, including...

Addition of unique coating will improve durability and expand use of Reliance Foundry's Asset Protection Bollards, which are typically installed in retail and warehouse environments. (PRWEB) March 21, 2013 Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd., North America’s premier supplier of bollards, bike racks and wheels, announced enhancements to its line of Asset Protection Bollards today that will increase their service-life and broaden their use. Since 2011, Reliance Foundry has supplied low-impact,...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) congratulates the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) for continuing to support roadway safety infrastructure investments designed to reduce injuries and fatalities in its 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. "Improved safety should be a key driving force behind financial investments in America's highways," said Roger Wentz, ATSSA's president and...

DEARBORN, Mich., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents play a key role in teens' decisions on safe driving. Research for Ford's Driving Skills for Life program (DSFL) shows teens tend to emulate how their parents drive. Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of death for American teens. There were more than 3,000 teen fatalities in 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2013, Ford Driving Skills for Life will reach about 200 high...

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from American Trucking Associations regarding changes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made to the hours-of-service rules in 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) "The existing rules have a proven track record, and the agency's purported reasons for tinkering with them were...

Enid Burns for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Texting, talking or partaking in another activity on a mobile device while driving is more common in the US than in a number of European countries, says the Centers for Disease Control in a new study. The study was published in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report examined two types of self-reported distracted driving behaviors: Cell phone use while driving, and reading or sending text or email messages while...

Teen drivers typically face high insurance rates and are considered to more at risk in terms of accidents. Here are the top 6 safety tips teens should follow to maintain a good driving record. Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) March 14, 2013 Teen drivers typically have one of the highest rates of accidents. For this reason, insurance is typically higher for young drivers, especially young male drivers. The reason for this is because of the lack of experience behind the wheel. Additionally, young...