In order to prevent California pedestrian accidents, and to assist an aging population, California is going to give pedestrians a few extra seconds to get from one curb to another.
Under the new federal standards being implemented across California, pedestrians will be assumed to cover 3.5 feet per second instead of four feet per second. In [...]

According to a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle helmet use rose from 63 percent in 2008 to 67 percent in 2009. Helmet use has been increasing steadily each year since 2005, when only 48 percent of riders wore helmets.
Helmet use in states that required riders to wear helmets also increased between [...]

In California we are blessed with a year-round riding season. But unless we use our motorcycles for commuting we tend to ride more often in the summer months. If you have not been on your motorcycle for a while you need to observe a few safety tips to keep it fun.
Before you jump on your [...]