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Texas legislators are protecting drivers by passing a bill prohibiting the installation of unsafe, used tires. The bill, which was adopted with the bipartisan support of state lawmakers and sent to Governor Gregg Abbott for his signature: Defines the characteristics of unsafe tires Forbids businesses from knowingly installing unsafe tires on any vehicle traveling on...

We see them everywhere on Houston-area highways. Large commercial trucks are a critical part of our economy – without them, commercial goods and other items wouldn’t be available to the public. Commercial trucks are also a dangerous liability to those who must share the road with them. The slightest mechanical failure or careless move of...

No one ever thinks they’re going to be in an accident but statistically, it’s bound to happen. The moments and days after a car accident are a whirlwind but there are a lot of important steps to take during that time to protect your health, finances, and future. Don’t be unprepared – in the event...

There are a lot of things to do – and not to do – in the moments and days after a car accident. But, between the chaos and stress, it’s easy to make a small mistake that can have big consequences later on. Here are the seven biggest mistakes that you should look out for...

It’s not a term you hear often, but it’s a real thing – highway hypnosis. You may have experienced it at some point. Both of your hands on the steering wheel. Your eyes on the road – as they should be. But what about your mind? What is highway hypnosis? Highway hypnosis isn’t exactly drowsy...

Electric scooters are popping up in major cities across the United States, including Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. While they may not have made their way into Houston, may soon allow e-scooter companies to be established within city limits. San Antonio officials recently placed restrictions on the use of e-scooters. Companies are now prohibited from...

Distracted driving is a serious concern in Texas, and around the nation. To that end, many states have enacted laws that limit or outright ban the use of cell phones while operating a vehicle. The National Safety Council recently released an infographic explaining why this approach is so often taken. Phone distractions Titled The Great...

Because high rates of speed are often involved in head-on accidents, the damage to all involved can be extensive. It is not uncommon for victims to suffer brain damage that causes lasting cognitive and physical disabilities.  The good news: Head-ons are rare compared to other types of accidents. They also tend to happen in rural areas. The National...

We’ve all seen it: a driver speeds through an intersection during a light change even though they clearly won’t make in time. These red-light runners are the cause of deadly intersection accidents – and there’s more of these accidents today than ever before. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that deaths caused by...

For the past few years, the Texas Department of Public Safety has set up annual three-day checkpoints for commercial trucks driving throughout our state. That initiative was known this year as Roadcheck 2018. And the results were frightening for drivers statewide.  The trucks were inspected and cited for any safety violations that were found. If the violations were bad enough,...