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From 2011 to 2016, there were 30,482 traffic accidents on Maine's roads. That averages out to a crash happening once every 17 minutes, though actually the majority of crashes happen during the bustling rush hour. However, drivers must always be alert, as over a fifth of all crashes happen between 9 PM and 2 AM....

The last three years have shown an upswing in auto accidents throughout Maine. Because of this, the Department of Transportation has started a Strategic Highway Safety Plan. This plan examines traffic accident data and fatality statistics to determine where additional traffic safety measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of an accident....

Clearing snow off your car can be so irritating. The morning after a snowstorm, it takes a lot of time and effort just to get your car clear enough to open the driver side door. Many drivers think scraping snow and ice from your windshield and the windows should be enough. If you don't get...

Winter is no stranger to the 207. Raise your hand if you passed your driver's test in a Nor'easter. Or remember navigating city streets or back roads when 16 inches of snow arrived after baseball season had started. Mainers have confidence behind the wheel in all conditions. But who doesn't need a reminder to take...

It's a record no state wants. But it is a fact. This year in Maine, 18 pedestrians have been struck and killed by vehicles, the highest number since 1994, when 22 died. The stats for 2017 still might increase, as two more accidents are under investigation. Last year, 17 pedestrians were hit and killed by...

Traffic Fatalities in Maine Continue To Rise New statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have shown that 2016 had the highest traffic accident fatality rates since 2007. And it is not just auto accidents. Motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents are all on the rise as well. Many are quick to point the...

Your daughter discovered Star Wars and is going out as Princess Leia.  Your son wants to go as Chewbacca. Last year they were Wonder Woman and Captain America.  Not long before that, Winnie the Pooh and a Power Ranger. And let's not start thinking ahead to next year. For now, concentrate on October 31, 2017....

It's no secret that drinking and driving remains one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents nationwide. But while we all know driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law, many drivers may be unaware of the dangers that prescription opioids pose when behind-the-wheel of a vehicle, such as drowsiness and impaired...

Every year, the roads of Maine are the site of many fatal motorcycle accidents which devastate victims and family members. When a rider is injured in an accident, he or she has legal rights which must be protected. Surviving family members of riders who are killed in motorcycle accidents may also have legal rights in...

And will you be protected in the event of an accident? Cars have gone through plenty of changes in the last decade. But just as significant as the changes to vehicles themselves is the way they interact with people and society as a whole. In particular, we may be seeing the end of car ownership...