National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

A Nissan LEAF (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for NPG)

Federal Transportation Officials Want Sound Requirements For Hybrid, Electric Cars

Hybrid and electric vehicles produce less sound than vehicles powered by an ordinary gas engine. Because of that, transportation officials say you may not hear them coming and that can have tragic results.

2013/01/28

Added Sobriety Checkpoints Across Tri-State Area Could Cost Drunk Drivers

Law enforcement agencies across the country this holiday weekend are beefing up patrols. In the Tri-State Area, that means added roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints set up by local and state police.

2012/09/02

This image was taken from an AT&T documentary showing the dangers of distracted driving. (credit: AT&T)

New York State Lawmakers Consider Total Ban On Cell Phones While Driving

Right now, you need a hands-free device to use your cell phone. What is under consideration would be an all-out ban on use of your cell phone behind the wheel.

2012/02/13

Rep. Carolyn Maloney holds a news conference about the Equal Rights Amendment - Washington, DC - Jan 6, 2011 (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Congresswoman: ‘Women’s Lives And Safety Have Taken A Backseat’

Women are more vulnerable than men in car crashes—even when using a seatbelt, according to a new study.

2011/11/20

New Jersey Turnpike - Secaucus, NJ - Jul 1, 2011 (credit: New Jersey Turnpike Authority)

Millions Across Tri-State Hitting Roads, Skies For July 4 Holiday Weekend

The American Automobile Association predicts 39 million drivers will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend.

2011/07/01

A child in a car seat - File / Photo: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images

New Guidelines Suggest Kids Ride In Booster Seats Until Age 12

A doctors group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1. And some kids should ride in booster seats until age 12.

2011/03/21

General Motors Recalls 100,000 Vehicles

General Motors Co. is recalling almost 100,000 vehicles to fix two problems that could cause the rear axle to lock and the passenger-side airbag not to work.

2010/12/23

FILE - In this April 27, 2007 file photo, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks sit on the lot of a dealership in Denver. General Motors and Isuzu are recalling more than 192,000 midsize pickups to fix a problem with child safety seat anchors. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

GM Recalls Midsize Pickups Over Child Seat Problem

More than 192,000 General Motors and Isuzu midsize pickup trucks are being recalled because of a problem with the system that anchors child safety seats, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday.

2010/11/24

Exclusive: School Zone Danger

Walking to school is healthy and “green.” It’s also getting safer. Accident rates for school-age pedestrians have been dropping in recent years. So you might be surprised to know where kids can be most at risk: in school zones.

2010/10/21

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