Monthly Archives: October 2018

Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving

You’re not alone if you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel while feeling drowsy, according to the National Sleep Foundation.  Of the 60 percent of adults in the US who say they’ve done it, around one third have actually fallen asleep at the wheel.  Driving while exhausted can have serious consequences, including injury to yourself and […]

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 21-27

Drivers as young as 15 can obtain a learner’s permit in Georgia. Now is a great time to talk to your teenager about the dangers affecting teenage drivers.  Did you know that 37,461 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016 alone?  Awareness and communication is essential to keeping your teenager safe behind the wheel.  […]

Hands-Free Georgia Act

The Hands-Free Georgia Act was signed by Governor Nathan Deal on May 2, 2018 and took effect on July 1, 2018. Here’s a brief overview of the new law, which can be found at Georgia Code Section 40-6-241: Drivers cannot “physically hold or support” a cell phone “with any part of his or her body”  […]