How to Drive Safely On Rainy Days

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Wet roads and fall leaves can make driving difficult on rainy days.  Here are a few tips to help you drive safely today.

Driving Tips:

• Wear Your Seat Belt - It's important to take precautions when driving, especially in the rain.
• Be Careful of Hydroplaning -The best way to avoid hydroplaning is by driving slowly and avoiding hard turns.
• Drive Slowly - Leave space between you and the vehicles around you. It can be difficult to come to a complete stop on wet road. Leaving some buffer room can help prevent an accident!
• Check Your Lights - Make sure that your headlights, tail lights and brake lights are working. They are an important part of driving safely and they help other cars see you on the road.
• Avoid Skidding - If you notice that your car is skidding, it is important to stay calm. Slamming on your brakes could actually cause your car to skid more. Instead, continue to steer your car in the correct direction.

For more driving safety tips, check out this article from longisland.com.

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Nassau County Police Start Utilizing Dashboard Video Cameras

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C.

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The Nassau County Police Department has begun testing a new system that records officers’ interactions with the public.  These dashboard video cameras are intended to provide greater transparency and more efficient police work.

The dashboard cameras are currently being tested in the department’s DWI enforcement unit.  However, they plan on expanding the camera use to the more controversial “body cameras” later this year.

According to Thomas Krumpter, Nassau’s acting police commissioner, “you can’t dispute the evidence value.”  While this can be considered an infringement on privacy, the police find that the surveillance cameras have more pros than cons.

Read more about the new recording system in Newsday.

Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in all aspects of traffic law.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

Proposed LI Law Would Protect Those Rescuing Children In Hot Cars

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A newly proposed Long Island law would protect Good Samaritans from being sued after breaking into a vehicle to rescue a child under 8 years old. 

There has been a rise in the number of cases of children left in cars.  According to Safe Kids New York, there have been over 750 deaths associated with hypothermia and heat stroke since 1991.  In the last three years, the number of child deaths has spike even further.  Sen. Martins is sponsoring the proposed law to protect those who help children from being sued for any damage done to the car. 

Dr. Jose Prince advises people who see children in distress to move them to a shaded area where they can safely cool off.  Read more about the proposed law on cbs.com.

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New York Uses License Plate Trackers to Improve Law Inforcement

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In an effort to improve crime-fighting, New York state is collecting records that track vehicle movement.  These records can be used to keep track of where a person has traveled, as well as alert patrol officers to stolen cars.  The purpose is to allow investigators to go back in time and track where a suspect spent his or her time.  However, there are mixed opinions on whether this improves public safety or is an invasion of privacy.

Both Nassau and Suffolk counties are now involved in long-term storage of license plate records.  The information is gathered by license plate cameras mounted on police cars, as well as at fixed locations.  Those in favor of the records believe that these records provide another tool in solving significant crime cases.  Those in opposition believe that it is an invasion of privacy to collect information on people who aren’t doing anything wrong.

To learn more about the differing views on license plate surveillance, read this USA today article.

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