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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT today announced that over the next several months, crews will paint more than 120,000 miles of traffic lines that will help guide motorists on state roadways. When temperatures warmed to 50 degrees and above, PennDOT's 21 paint crews as well as contract painters began the mammoth task of applying approximately 700,000 gallons of white paint and 1 million gallons of yellow paint - enough to fill 435, 4-foot deep, 12-foot...
LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Ticket, traffic ticket attorney, now offers free consultations for drivers charged with a hit and run offense. Hit and run offenses are among the most serious traffic violations in the California Vehicle Code, and these charges can result in significant fines and penalties as well as jail time. A hit and run is defined under California Vehicle Code 20002 as leaving the scene of an accident without first identifying oneself to the other...
INRIX Discounts Premium Traffic App for Drivers Seeking to Avoid Delays Over the Holiday Weekend KIRKLAND, Wash., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services, released its Memorial Day travel forecast today predicting holiday traffic will increase an average of four percent over last year. The trend is consistent with data drawn from the INRIX Traffic Scorecard Annual Report released last month showing traffic congestion back on...
With the long weekend ahead, many people will be hitting to road. Whether the destination is the lake, visiting friends or family in another city, or a relaxing resort, a few safe driving tips from icandrive.ca can help you reach your destination safely and also save some money along the way. Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 No matter where you are heading to enjoy the long weekend, there are some important things to keep in mind on the road. Driving safely and ensuring both your...
AURORA, Ill., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA urges Illinois legislators to vote no on SB 2356, which would increase the speed limit to 70 mph on Illinois' roadways. The bill has already passed through the Illinois Senate and awaits a full vote by the Illinois House. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILOGO) "The Illinois legislature should not ignore the enormous speeding problem Illinois already has on its roadways," said Brad Roeber, president of AAA...
Europe Continues to Experience Steep Declines As the Eurozone Struggles With the Debt Crisis KIRKLAND, Wash., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- INRIX, a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, today released its sixth Traffic Scorecard Annual Report, which revealed that traffic congestion is back on the rise in 2013 after two consecutive years of declines. In the first three months of this year, traffic congestion is up 4 percent compared to 2012. This...
EarthCam, the webcam technology experts for safe work zone monitoring and traffic management, are in Nashville, Tennessee to demonstrate their camera solutions and advanced software for the transportation industry at the ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo, April 22 & 23. Nashville, TN (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 EarthCam, the webcam technology experts for safe work zone monitoring and traffic management, are in Nashville, Tennessee to demonstrate their camera solutions and advanced...
Toyota, Consumer Reports and Google Receive Safety Awards NEW YORK, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to bringing automobile manufacturers, public and private organizations, and the media together to share information and discuss ways to make vehicles and roadways safer for drivers and pedestrians, the World Traffic Safety Symposium announced the 2013 Traffic Safety Achievement Awards last week at the New York International Auto Show. The Honorable David L. Strickland,...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Executing a ‘permitted’ left turn while driving through your neighborhood can be a risky maneuver. These are different from the ‘protected’ left turns, which are indicated by a solid green arrow. Permitted left turns are allowed when there’s a break in oncoming traffic. This means drivers who attempt this tricky turn may only be focused on cars hurtling towards them and not other potential risks – like pedestrians. A...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online A 38-year-old man from Thailand was arrested at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok for attempting to smuggle critically endangered tortoises out of the country. Actually, that’s a bit of an understatement. According to Gizmodo’s Andrew Liszewski, the Bangkok authorities found the man – whom they believe to be part of a global smuggling ring – attempting to make off with 54 ploughshare tortoises in a...
