California and federal law prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or potential employee because of a physical or mental disability, as long as the individual can still perform the tasks required of their job. The law also stipulates that an employer is required to make reasonable accommodations to the disabled employee to assist …
Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Despite their health benefits, there are dangers involved with walking and cycling, especially for younger children. To help make walking and biking safer for all Americans, Secretary Foxx launched the Safer People, Safer Streets initiative on September 10, 2014. This initiative sets out to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Drivers are urged to keep pedestrians …
27% Of All Motorcyclists Involved In Fatal Crashes, Legally Drunk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is using their Don’t Drink and Ride Safety Campaign to encourage motorcycle riders to practice safe riding habits. While motorcycles only make up a small percentage of registered vehicles on the road, motorcycle riders are overrepresented when it comes to statistics involving fatal crashes. These fatal statistics increase …
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7 Unheard Of Driving Distractions That Can Get You A Ticket in California
Distracted driving has become an epidemic throughout California and across the United Sates. Despite the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration using many publicized campaigns emphasizing anti-texting and anti-distracted driving, accidents and fatalities related to these issues continue to occur. According to distraction.gov: 71% of teens and young people say they have composed/sent SMS messages while …
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Driving Without A License In California Is A Misdemeanor, If Convicted
California Vehicle Code 12500 a vc states that you cannot drive in California without a valid driver’s license. However, in order to be a valid driver’s license, it does not have to necessarily be issued by the California DMV. In order to be valid it needs to be a valid driver’s license from the state …
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Supreme Court limits police searches of cellphones
WASHINGTON —- Cellphones and smartphones generally cannot be searched by police without a warrant during arrests, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday in a major victory for privacy rights. Ruling on two cases from California and Massachusetts, the justices acknowledged both a right to privacy and a need to investigate crimes. But they came down …
Boating Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again, summer is here and people throughout the Central Valley are heading to recreational areas to enjoy boats, jet skis, and other water recreation activities. It is important to remember that Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is a crime and there are penalties for operating under the influence. In addition …
Top 10 Safe Driving Tips
Don’t Drive Drunk More than 30 percent of all auto accident fatalities in the United States can be attributed to drivers who were impaired by alcohol. Most of these deaths could have been avoided if the drivers involved simply had not driven while intoxicated. Driving under the influence (DUI) causes a number of impairments that …
NHTSA Releases Summer Driving Tips
Memorial Day weekend typically marks the start of the summer vacation season. And, as warmer weather approaches, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges drivers to take the proper precautions before and while driving on the roadway. During the summer months, there is usually an increase in the number of vehicles on the nation’s roadways. …
Penalties for Operating Under the Influence
As we approach summer people from all over the Central Valley will be visiting our state’s recreational areas for fun on the water. Many people may not be aware that Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is a crime that can carry significant penalties depending on the circumstances. It is important to understand that by operating …