Interstate travel is an important part of Louisiana's transportation network, yet it comes with significant risks. Recent data indicates an increase in fatalities on Louisiana's interstates, particularly along Interstate 12, which serves Covington, LA. This rise can...
No. Technological advances have allowed us the ability to do almost everything from home. We can log on to work meetings from our home office, order groceries using an online app and have them delivered to our door, we can even see our doctor for many medical ails...
Driving through Louisiana can offer a beautiful experience. The state has vast, sprawling wetlands and lush, green forests. Drivers can find themselves passing under canopies of ancient oak trees draped with Spanish moss, or going through the vibrant, festive streets...
One of the biggest sporting events of the year is gearing up and many football fans will drive across the country to witness the football championship in New Orleans. The game will draw a lot of visitors to the city. While some of them will be locals, many of them are...
Motor vehicle insurance is one of several legal requirements imposed on Louisiana drivers. State law requires that every driver carry a minimum amount of liability coverage. They also have the option of investing in additional liability coverage and several forms of...
Car crashes occur with daily regularity near Covington and throughout the greater New Orleans area in Louisiana. However, the average driver might go years or even decades without a crash. Proactive safety practices can help people mitigate their risk of a...
Some roads are more dangerous than others because they host so much traffic. Other roads are dangerous due to design issues. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, unfortunately, is both a heavily-traveled bridge and an old enough piece of infrastructure to have outdated...
Drivers in Covington, Louisiana may use the interstate highway system fairly frequently. Even if they’re not traveling very far, interstates are often the fastest and most efficient way to commute to work in the morning and back home again at night. I-12 runs east and...
Cycling is a hobby people of all ages can enjoy. It offers health benefits as a form of cardiovascular exercise. It can help people strengthen their bodies and can also provide very affordable local transportation. Unfortunately, cycling can be quite dangerous because...
Teenage drivers are responsible for a disproportionate number of fatal car accidents. Drivers in any age group can, of course, cause fatal crashes. Unfortunately, though, teens cause a higher rate of fatal accidents than any other motorist age group does. Why is this...
