Texting ban finalized in Kentucky

Texting ban finalized in Kentucky

Kentucky finalized a measure today that will ban drivers from texting while driving. The ruling also prohibits new drivers who have less than six months of driving experience to talk on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.

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Winter weather home safety tips

Winter weather home safety tips

The winter season brings a festive feeling to the air, but it is a time of year when temperatures and storms become more intense and dangerous for certain regions of the country. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and the National Weather Service has provided a report full of tips that will keep the home safe during the next few months.

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Helpful fire safety tips for the holidays

Helpful fire safety tips for the holidays

The United State Fire Administration provided fire safety tips for the home during the holidays, which if followed, will ensure a healthy and happy time for all involved.

The USFA says heating fires account for 36 percent of residential home fires in rural areas each year, and the reason for this is creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. Furthermore, the USFA encourages all home heating systems be maintained regularly in order to function safely and efficiently.

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Importance of proper space heater maintenance during winter

Importance of proper space heater maintenance during winter

Space heaters can be a convenient way for people to warm up a small space, especially as the colder months arrive. It’s important that the devices are used with caution to ensure a blaze doesn’t occur.

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Car upkeep important as winter approaches

Car upkeep important as winter approaches

Keeping up with car maintenance, especially during winter, can help avoid an accident, which would drive up a consumer’s car insurance rates.

Recently, AAA recommended consumers have their vehicles looked at by an auto repair shop. During the visit, drivers should make sure mechanics check out a car’s battery and recharging system, along with drive belts and engine hoses.

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Government announces new five-star auto safety rating method

Government announces new five-star auto safety rating method

Car insurance costs can be affected by the type of car a person drives, including how safe the vehicle is.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s David Strickland and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced enhancements to the Five-Star Safety Ratings System used to grade new vehicles. Included in the new metrics are side-pole crash testing and an examination of crash-prevention systems.

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