NC Among Deadliest for Teenage Drivers
January 7, 2009 by Gary Sides
For Trey Ward, there’s no room for argument. The No. 1 rule when you get into his 1997 Chrysler: “No seat belt, no ride.”
Nationwide, North Carolina ranks fifth in fatal car accidents involving young occupants (16 or older), according to a new study released Monday by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The study shows that young drivers and passengers around the country are more apt to not buckle up at night–males more that females. Two-thirds who died in accidents did not heed “click-it” pleas from parents and authorities.
In the 16-20 age group, 68 percent who died in car crashes at night in 2006 were unbuckled. In NC, of the 525 young people killed in nighttime accidents in 2006, 61 percent didn’t use selt belts. In all, 1,116 young NC people died in day and nighttime crashes that year. More than half weren’t buckled.
Another recent study by Allstate shows that Charlotte’s teen fatal crashes ranks ninth among the top 50 US metro areas. Speeding and not buckling up contributed to 80 percent of Charlotte’s teen driving deaths, the study showed.
Changes to NC Auto Safety Inspections
December 31, 2008 by Gary Sides
NCDMV has announced changes to the safety inspection process to go into effect 1/1/09
- The safety inspection sticker will go away in 2009. Instead you will be required to have your vehicle inspected prior to your registration renewal. If the vehicle is not inspected prior to the renewal date the system will not allow you to renew your tag.
- If any repairs are required in order to pass the safety inspection you will have 60 days instead of the previous 30 days to complete repairs and pass the inspection.
For more information go to the NC DMV website;
Fast Quotes Online
December 3, 2008 by Gary Sides
New website with fast car insurance quotes now up.