AAA: New Year’s Day among deadliest for drivers
As Philadelphia-area residents prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s Day, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
“According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 10,265 people died in drunk driving crashes...
Give extra ‘thanks’ for safety this holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday, folks around the Chester County area will be indulging in two activities: travel to be with friends and family and, of course cooking.
While both are cornerstones of the holiday season, both can offer hazards if folks don’t exercise appropriate caution.
Police Blotter: two charged with DUI in New Garden
NEW GARDEN — Two area men were charged with driving under the influence after a pair of traffic stops by township police this past weekend.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2014 township police said they observed a blue Audi driving erratically on Scarlett Road. The vehicle was allegedly observed speeding and said to be crossing over the lane indicators on multiple occasions....
State, local police to crack down on DUI this weekend
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania State Police and local police are partnering to make the Independence Day holiday travel safer through enforcement targeted at motorists impaired by drugs or alcohol.
“Last year we saw Pennsylvanians make smarter decisions when it came to impaired driving over the Independence Day holiday, and I hope we continue to see that positive...