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A recent US News and World Report study looked at the number of fatal accidents per capita in the 50 largest U.S. cities from 2016 to 2020. The study also looked at the average fatality rate per mile, the number of DUI arrests per capita, and auto thefts. Of the 50 cities, Louisville ranked…

Lane splitting, lane filtering, lane sharing, and shoulder surfing are motorcycle maneuvers that fall under a state’s traffic code. Many states prohibit lane splitting. California is the only state where it is legal, although Arizona, Connecticut, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington are considering legalizing the practice. Using such maneuvers anywhere will likely result in an…

Drivers who run red lights are frequently at fault in the auto accidents they’re involved in, but not always. Failing to stop at a red light is dangerous and usually violates traffic laws. But many other factors can also contribute to the cause of a crash at a red light. It often takes a…

The next time you drive through a school zone, pay close attention to road signs and follow the rules. Doing so will help you avoid a car accident or even worse, injuring a child. It’s important to note that not all school zones are designed the same way. Sometimes, it can be a little…

The U.S. court system provides legal remedies to protect people’s rights and punish wrongdoing. There are two basic types of legal cases: criminal and civil cases. The government initiates and prosecutes criminal cases to enforce the law and punish crimes against society. Civil cases, on the other hand, are cases dealing with conflicts between…

A recent Forbes analysis examined the frequency of motorcycle accidents between 2011 and 2021 for 100 US cities. Louisville, Kentucky, ranked 12th on the list. In 2011, the city had about three accidents per 100,000 residents. In 2021, the number of accidents increased to almost 28 accidents per 100,000 residents. That means the need…