The Most Effective Deterrent to Teen Driver Texting?

When I am not blogging about safer teen driving, I am a lawyer.  Lawyers are often criticized for many excesses, but one thing that has made me proud to practice is the way in which, at times, legal theories and advocacy have made the world a safer place. So I nearly...

Teen Driving Comments at the GHSA Conference

Last week I was privileged to spend several days at the Governors’ Highway Safety Association Annual Conference, in San Diego.  The meeting is attended by the Highway Safety Offices of the 50 states.  At the meeting, the Connecticut Department of Transportation was...

The Google Self Driving Car

I am at the Governors Highway Safety Association conference in San Diego, where I had the chance to see and sit in the world famous Google self-driving car. It felt like standing next to the Wright Brothers on 1903!...

Guest Post: Talking to Teens About Drinking and Driving

I am pleased today  to offer a guest post by Bill Akintoye of Shabana Motors in Houston, Texas.  Bill talks regularly to teens and families about cars and responsibilities, and with a great passion and concern that is evident in his post below.  Thanks Bill! Talking...