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  • May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

    Did you know motorcyclist deaths occur 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicle crashes? Because May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, we’d like to take this opportunity to discuss what motorcyclists can do to stay safe on the road all year long. 1. Check Your Bike Before You Ride Always check your motorcycle before each ride to make sure everything is in working order. Look at your ...
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  • Vehicle Preparation for the Coming Winter

    With the summer coming to an official close, it is already time to start thinking about the winter season. Up here in Connecticut, the autumn is usually pretty temperate and agreeable. But surprise rainstorms and out-of-place snowstorms are never completely out of the question, creating dangerous driving conditions across the state. Rather than hoping the weather stays calm, why not prepare for ...
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  • Car Seats & Winter Coats: Unexpected Danger

    Bulky winter coats are a great way to bundle up your little ones against the chill of the season, but they should not be worn while your child is in a car seat. Consumer Reports conducted a study to determine how thick coats and jackets on infants and children can put them in unexpected danger while in a car seat. They found that most winter coats are simply too padded to allow the harness of the ...
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  • Winter Driving Tips

    As the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures get lower, there is only one thing on a New Englander’s mind. Winter. Though this festive season is filled with celebrations and new beginnings, it also brings everyone’s favorite precipitation home for the holidays. That’s right, snow. One of the biggest challenges that comes with typical New England snowfall is hazardous driving conditions. ...
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  • Trick or Treat

    Halloween night is a memorable event for many young children and families alike. However, this fun-filled evening also has its fair share of hazards for all people, not just parents, to be aware of. Whether you are handing out candy or chaperoning a group of trick-or-treaters, here are some tips on how to celebrate a safe spooky holiday. For those planning on handing out candy, it is important to ...
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  • Keeping Little Ones Safe

    New Jersey’s revised car seat laws could mean big changes for families. The new regulations require toddlers under the age of 2 and 30 lbs. remain in a rear-facing car seats. Older children must remain in booster seats until they are either age 8 or 57 inches. This has many Connecticut residents double checking the safety regulations for their young riders. In Connecticut, infants must remain in a ...
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  • Overtime pay for salary employees?

    According to the Economic Policy Institute, only 11% of American workers qualified for overtime pay in 2013. With the help of President Obama’s 2014 directive, the U.S. Department of Labor plans to enact a rule that will increase that statistic and induct millions of employees into the overtime system. The new rule is in the editing stage at the Department of Labor and is expected to be complete ...
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  • Don't Ruin the Halloween Fun!

    As a parent, every year we hope for a safe Halloween. Each year, we hear about the many tragic accidents that happen simply because people are just not being cautious. If we all, children and parents included, took some extra time to think before our actions, these accidents could be avoided. So take heed and drive carefully as many children will be out trick or treating. Make sure that you drive ...
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  • Car Accident Statistics... Did You Know?

    According to my.carid.com; Throughout the past few years, the amount of accidents in America have increased significantly. Each year, roughly 33,963 people die in these car accidents . One person dies every 15 minutes. That is 94 deaths each day due to accidents. Driving under the influence accounts for about 1/3 of that death rate, or 1 in every 45 minutes. Did you know that about 25% of all ...
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  • You Text, You Drive, You Pay

    On September 3, 2014 State Police released a new campaign in an effort to get drivers to stop texting and driving - You Text, You Drive, You Pay. Texting while driving is dangerous and causes accidents. People don't think before they text, they just do it. State Police want to put an end to it in an effort for Connecticut's zero tolerance for distracted drivers. "You are taking your eyes off the ...
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  • What's Your Coverage?

    Have you ever wondered what happens if you are in a car accident and the person who caused the accident does not have insurance? Perhaps they don't have enough insurance to cover the extent of your injuries? What if it was a hit-and-run? These are all good questions, but these questions usually come as an aftermath and are not asked before an incident has already occurred. Although it is required ...
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  • School Bus Stop Safety

    The start of school is just around the corner for Connecticut and that means more school buses on the road. How safe our children are getting on and off the bus has many town officials concerned. Adding stop arm cameras is an option that most towns simply can't afford, but something needs to be done to protect the children from drivers who fail to stop for buses. There are currently about a dozen ...
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  • Drive Safe Connecticut

    There's a lot to like about the state of Connecticut. From the beautiful fall foliage, to the crisp, cool nights where the moon shines bright; Residents and tourists alike have plenty to look forward to each year in the Nutmeg State. If you live here, it's easy to understand why so many people have moved to Connecticut in recent years. Connecticut is currently the 4 th most densely populated state ...
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