Yes, Texting and driving is illegal in Alaska. Texting and driving is a Class A Misdemeanor in Alaska punishable by up to one year in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for a first offense. If a fatal accident occurs as a result of texting while driving, these penalties escalate to a Class A Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. The … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and attempts have been made to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. We've all seen signs or heard the commercials reminding drivers that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is absolutely one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Z – Common Causes Of Car Crashes
A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Z – Safe Drivers, Halloween Safety and Safe Kids
Hard Facts About Halloween Safety: It’s almost Halloween! We love this time of year, but it brings unique dangers as well. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Practice Halloween Safety and protect our kids by driving even more safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
The Textalyzer
Alaskan drivers have enough driving hazards to worry about on the roads. With increased smartphone technology, drivers have even more dangers to consider. No matter how safe and attentive drivers try to be, there are numerous motorists on the roadway distracted by cellphones. A device, called The Textalyzer, may become useful in helping law enforcement officials prove people are using … [Read more...]
In-Car Glances
Drivers who take their attention off the road for as little as two seconds increase their risk of getting into an accident, according to a study by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers restrict their in-car glances to two seconds, the research indicates even this may not be safe. In the study, … [Read more...]
