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Brakes Failed

Clayton County accident report stated that on January 24, 2018 Driver 1 was traveling SB on Hwy 85 in the left turning lane to make a left onto Lamar Hutcheson Pkwy.  He stated that he was slowing down for the red light, but his brakes went out and he couldn't stop. He rear-ended Vehicle 2. Driver 2 was [...]

Brakes Failed 2018-08-13T01:40:39+00:00

Asking For Trouble

Clayton County accident report stated that on January 24, 2018 Driver 1 was traveling SB on SR 3 and attempted to change lanes when he approached another vehicle, also changing lanes. Driver 1 then sped up when he struck Vehicle 2 in the rear. Driver 1 stated that after the incident he continued to Battle Creek Rd, [...]

Asking For Trouble 2018-08-13T01:41:22+00:00

Volkswagen Gets Sued by US Government Over Emissions Cheating

The Justice Department recently sued Volkswagen over emissions-cheating software found in nearly 600,000 vehicles sold in the US, potentially exposing  the company to billions in fines for clean-air violations. The complaint against the German automaker, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency in US District Court in Detroit, alleges the company illegally installed software [...]

Volkswagen Gets Sued by US Government Over Emissions Cheating 2017-10-02T12:20:59+00:00

Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Are Back on the Rise at the End of 2015!

More than 1300 people have died on Georgia's roads this year. And 25% of those deaths were the result of drunken driving!   Governor Nathan Deal warned listeners to a Public Service Announcement that aired statewide on television and radio throughout the holiday season, "Watch Your Speed," "Put down Your Phone," "Don't Drive If You've [...]

Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Are Back on the Rise at the End of 2015! 2017-10-01T19:30:22+00:00

Could the State of Georgia Lead the Way in Eliminating Congestion?

An integrated transportation system combining today's wireless and digital technologies could largely eliminate traffic congestion delays in metro Atlanta within 10 years. Within 20 years, the near universal automation of automobile headway control should give current freeway systems all the capacity needed - even considering population increases.    The rise of services that use cellphone apps to enhance shared [...]

Could the State of Georgia Lead the Way in Eliminating Congestion? 2017-10-01T01:19:20+00:00

Ran the Light

Clayton County accident report stated that on December 10, 2015 Driver 1 attempted to turn left onto Frontage Rd from Forest Parkway. She also stated that Vehicle 2 struck her car when she turned left at the light, which had just turned yellow, and that Driver 2 ran the light. Driver 2 stated that he was traveling very [...]

Ran the Light 2017-10-01T01:15:35+00:00

Yield When Approaching a Turn

Fulton County accident report  stated that on December 9, 2015 an officer was called to an accident where both parties claimed injury. Driver 1 admitted that the accident was his fault, when he failed to yield before making a left turn. There was substantial damage to the front bumper and side panel was knocked loose, but he was able [...]

Yield When Approaching a Turn 2017-10-01T01:12:25+00:00

Pulling Out

Clayton County accident report stated that on December 8, 2015 Driver 1 was pulling out of the parking lot of 5900 block of SR 42 and while making a left, struck vehicle 2. She advised that she was traveling north on SR 42 and once approaching Rex Road, when Vehicle 1 pulled out onto the roadway, struck his vehicle. [...]

Pulling Out 2017-10-01T01:11:31+00:00

Following Too Closely

DeKalb County accident report stated that on December 8, 2015 Drivers 1&2 were both traveling south on Moreland. Vehicle 2 was about to turn onto the I-285 entry ramp and stopped for the traffic. Vehicle 1 was directly behind Vehicle 2 and failed to yield to the oncoming traffic. Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2 on the rear bumper and [...]

Following Too Closely 2017-10-01T01:10:35+00:00

Auto Sales Are Back On The Rise

Automakers used the Thanksgiving holiday deal-making to keep U.S. sales  up on their unprecedented home run in November, which was aided by the  stronger economy, and the cheaper fuel prices to really encourage truck buyers back into the game. Throughout  the industry sales have exceeded 18 million sales rate for a record third straight month, [...]

Auto Sales Are Back On The Rise 2017-10-01T19:35:51+00:00
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