California, with all of its national and state parks and protected recreational areas, is a popular place for outdoor activities. Of those, operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can be both exhilarating and dangerous. That’s why everyone—experienced drivers and novices alike—can always do with a reminder of best practices when using ATVs.
Learn More About Time for an ATV Safety Check
You and your spouse have loaded up the kiddos. You’ve brought plenty of snacks and drinks and blankets and pillows, along with games or books or anything that will help pass the time. You’ve done your vehicle maintenance—yep, everything looks good there. You’ve got a heck of a long journey ahead of you, so it’s […]
Learn More About Hands-Free Devices Are Distrac—Wait, What Was That?
The recent death of a 31-year-old San Diego man in a motorcycle crash has brought attention to the practice known as lane splitting. In this particular instance, the motorcyclist was driving in between lanes of traffic when he collided with the back of an SUV. The impact caused him to veer into the center divider, […]
Learn More About What’s Lane Splitting? Is It Legal?
Now that summer is well on its way, families around the country are hitting the road for family vacations. While air travel and cruise ships are not uncommon, the most popular form of transportation in the United States is still by car. That means thousands of vehicles will be hitting the California roadways soon.
Learn More About Summer Travel: Get Your Car Ready for the Road
“Vaguely slutty.” That’s how Craig Ferguson described some of the scantily-clad costumed females at a panel that the comedian moderated at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. And while Mr. Ferguson’s business is humor, and his comment can be taken with a measure of consideration, his words touch on something often glossed over in the comic book […]
Learn More About When Comic-Con Is Comic-Crude
If you have the following on your list of “things to do” on your next vacation—Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, SeaWorld, the country’s best zoo, and the air and space museum—then it sounds like you’re planning a visit to beautiful San Diego. The first thing you’ll notice, and quite possibly a major reason you’re visiting […]
Learn More About Walking and Parking: Trickier Than You Think
Every summer, around the Fourth of July, countless people are injured in the San Diego area because of accidents involving fireworks. But the truth is, fireworks are increasingly available year-round, and accidents can happen at any time. That’s why it’s especially important for you and your family to take care with even the most seemingly […]
Learn More About Playing with Fireworks: Safety First!
Many people have a dream of someday owning a sports car. And while these sporty models are fast, flashy, and eye-catching, their safety records can often fall short of “acceptable standards.” If you are in the market for a sports car, especially if you are a parent, you’ll want to take the following safety advice […]
Learn More About Consumer Safety…and Sports Cars
Summer is a time we want our kids to enjoy the outdoors, where they can play with their friends, get much-needed exercise, and have fun. As parents, we want to assume that neighborhood playgrounds in and around San Diego are safe and free from hidden dangers, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. We’d like […]
Learn More About Staying Safe on the Playground This Summer
Tammy Watts, a 34-year-old woman from San Diego, was being released from prison after 180 days. She entered the press room. She carefully walked to the table, head down, and took her seat. Silence filled the room as she pulled out a small piece of yellow legal-pad notebook paper. Her hands trembled as she unfolded […]
Learn More About The Steep Price of Distracted Driving