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Monday, April 29, 2013  Subaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Transportation Department is launching a free app for iPhones and iPods that gives real-time vehicle safety information.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the next several days, setting up sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Government officials are warning car owners whose airbags have been replaced in the past three years.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A teenage driver's risk of dying in an accident increases dramatically when there are other teens in the car, and plummets when there's an adult looking on, according to a study by AAA's safety foundation.

Monday, April 23, 2012  The next time you get behind the wheel, make sure to put down your cell phone.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Town of Sullivan neighbors expressing worries about increased traffic, noise and safety if plans for a proposed quarry on Quarry Road goes through.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Police in the village of Liverpool are investigating complaints that drivers are too aggressive when they drive past Vine and Oswego streets in the village.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Hundreds of small children are killed or injured each year in the U.S. when a car backs up over them. Now, an advocacy group is calling for mandatory backup cameras for new cars, but some don't believe that's the best solution. What do you think?

Thursday, December 29, 2011  New York plans to keep reimbursing counties for monitoring convicted drunk drivers who are required to install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Expect to see beefed up police on highways across the state as the 2011 winter holiday impaired driving crackdown gets underway.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Dangers of impaired driving, especially at Holiday time

Friday, December 02, 2011  More than 800 drivers across New York were issued tickets for texting while driving over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Friday, November 04, 2011  The next time you feel drowsy while driving, make sure you pull over. That's the word from several State agencies and organizations that are teaming up to fight drowsy driving.