National Child Passenger Safety Week
September 25,2015
The State of Kentucky and The Johnson Law Firm encourage families to become informed about car seat use during National Child Passenger Safety Week, that began September 13. The week concludes with National Seat Check on Saturday, Sept. 19, when certified child passenger safety technicians across the country will be available at car seat events to offer advice and instruction to parents and caregivers in securing their c...
Ghost In the Machine
August 25,2015
Google. Audi. Mercedes-Benz. Tesla. Apple. Some of the biggest names in the technology and automotive industries are transforming transportation by being at the forefront of driverless-car development. As of 2015, a handful of cities and counties, as well as California, Florida, Michigan and Nevada, have passed laws that allow driverless cars to be publicly tested on their roads. Cars are getting increasingly automated an...
Drugged Driving
July 16,2015
“Don’t drink and drive.” “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” “Drinking and driving can kill a friendship.” We’ve all heard these clever catchphrases, designed to raise awareness that drinking alcohol and driving a vehicle simply do not go together. When we think of a driver under the influence, we imagine someone who has consumed too much liquor. Recent studies have shown that a more accurate repres...
Urging ATV Riders to Take Caution This Summer
June 30,2015
The Bluegrass State boasts a rich variety of breathtaking landscapes. From rolling hills to lush plains, scenic river bottoms to the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Kentucky ATV riding enthusiasts can find a trail on nearly any kind of terrain. Old access roads and trails from the coal industry have also left an extensive network of riding opportunities. There’s no doubt that ATVs are a great way to have fun outdoors and, fo...
Every Day Should Be Distraction-Free Driving Day
May 06,2015
Did you know that last month, the Pikeville Police Department was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety to crack down on distracted driving in the area? Special patrols were added across the state aimed at catching distracted drivers, especially those on their phones – talking, texting, emailing, using social media, etc. Distracted driving is so prevalent that some hav...
