Driving Safely
We believe that one of the most important driver responsibilities is to drive safely – safe for people in the car, and safe for other road users. Safety, after all, is part of our full name, Palisades Safety and Insurance Management Corporation.
New Jersey passes new seat belt law, read the article here: New law requires all NJ automobile passengers to wear seat belts
Did you know it’s now a law that you must clean off your car before driving after a snow storm? If you don’t you could get ticketed.
Read more about it here, N.J. motorists must remove snow from their vehicles, law states
To learn more about driving safely, here are some sites we find very helpful:
Driving Safely
Download NJ drivers manual or Read online: Official NJ Drivers Manual by the Motor Vehicle Commission
AAA Foundation: for Highway Safety information & action
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25: information & participation for child safety
NHTSA: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NJ State Safety Council: keeping people safe and healthy
Dept. of Law & Public Safety: information and local laws from NHTSA
National Safety Council: stay connected to safety
American Safety Council: online training for safe motorist
Vehicle Safety & Recalls
Vehicle Crashworthiness Research
Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations
Child Safety Seat Registration Form (pdf document)
To File a Complaint (for a vehicle or a child safety seat)
Vehicle testing at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
"Lemon Law" consumer advocacy group, The Center for Auto Safety
Brief notes:
It's now illegal to operate a hand-held cell phone while driving in NJ. As of March 1, 2008, police will give tickets and fines up to $250. Click here to read the newsletter with this article.
Palisades supports several safety initiatives, including National Safety Council “Alive at 25” Click here for more.
Purchasing a new car? Safe cars can save you money on your auto insurance and protect you and your family. Click here to read the newsletter with this article.