Red Light Cameras.....Safety or Revenue?

Hello All,

As some of you may know, NJ is beginning to install red light cameras at more locations.  There is quite a controversy about this....does it really reduce accidents or is it a way for municipalities to revenue generate especially in these tough economic times.  Check out the link below for an interesting article on the subject:

Red Light Camera Article 

Best wishes to all for a safe and Happy New Year!

Regards,

HK

Recall Notice

Hello All,

There are several recalls out there involving the automatic shift/linkage assembly.  This recall involves Chevy, Pontiac, and Saturn models made between 2007 and 2010.  I know some of you may have these models so to find out more click here:

Stay safe and tell your friends to like the Road Signs Blog!

Regards ........HK

Headlight Cleaning

Hello All,

My wife has a 2004 Passat Station Wagon.  I don't drive it that often but last month we took a trip to Pittsburgh to drop our daughter off at school and I noticed on the way back that I really could not see very far ahead while driving at night.  Checking the headlights it was very apparent that the lenses were clouded over with oxidation.  I was a little leary about the effectiveness of these packaged headlight cleaning systems, but being a frugal person and not wanting to replace the entire light assemblies, I thought I would give it a try.  I was amazed at how well the system worked!  No kidding my light beams extend at least twice the distance that they did before, and I only used a portion of the kit.  I did this several weeks ago and so far the lenses have remained clear.  With that in mind I have added a new Cleaning Products selection to my products page.  Check out the headlight cleaning kits and a few other items that I have included as well. Here's the link:

Jersey Defensive Driving Products Page

Regards......HK

Drowsy Driving

Hello All,

I recently took a trip out to Pittsburgh from southern New Jersey and encountered what many motorists must ..... fatigue and driving  drowsy.  This can be a big problem when making long trips.  Please click on the link http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/dozing-driving-stay-safe-driving-late-tips-article-1.1141001 for an interesting article and tips for driving for extended periods.

Regards ..... HK

Pets In The Car

Hello All,

Hope you are having a great summer!!!  I was driving home the other day and noticed a big chocolate Lab riding in the passenger seat of a pickup truck with his head sticking way out of the window.  His ears were flapping and he was barking at the other cars that had dogs in them.  A little while later I as I got closer to home I noticed an SUV coming out of a drugstore parking lot with a Jack Russell sitting on the drivers lap.  I'm sure you have all seen this as well, but did you know that New Jersey has a pet restraint law that requires pets to be seat belted or in a pet carrier that is secured.  I didn't know this but apparently this is a law that has been on the books for many years but has recently been getting more attention by law enforcement.  The fine for an unrestrained pet ranges from $200 - $1000....ouch!!

I agree that unrestrained pets, especially the ones sitting on drivers laps are a driving distraction that can lead to disasterous conseqeunces.  Remember that in an accident, anything that is unrestrained is going to continue moving inside the car cabin at road speed.  I've added a Pets catagory to my products page where you can find harnesses and restrains for your four footed family member.

Have a great a safe second half of the summer!!!

HK 

Important Recall Notices

Hello All,


It's been a while since I had a chance to blog, I've been busy with a lot of motorcycle riding instruction this year.  But now I am back and I wanted to update you on some recent car company recalls that you may not be aware of including a Michelin Tire recall involvong tread separation  12T019 ,  a Honda recall involving door latches 12V338 , a Ford Escapre recall involving gass line hosing, and a Nissan Juke, involving imprroper rear seat welds 12V328 .


Hope you are all having a great summer.  Stay safe as you travel to your weekend destination getaways. Don't forget to visit Jersey Defensive Driving new Products Pages. 


Regards.....HK

Self Driving Cars

Hello All,


Check out this very interesting article regarding Google's Self Driving Car initiative.  It has the potential to fundamentally change how we use vehicles and could save thousands of lives.


Click here to read the article


Drive Safely ..... HK