Cell phone ban in for commercial insurance drivers.

…with the second offense in 3 years. (120 days for each subsequent offense within 3 years) Only applies if violation occurred while driving a CMV. Additionally, states will suspend a driver’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) after two or more serious traffic violations. Commercial truck and bus companies that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000. additional information For details,…

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How to stop telemarketers from calling your cellphone and home phone.

…                        Are you sick of getting those annoying tele-marketing phones calls at home or on your cellphone? You have the power to stop them. Here is a link to The National Do Not Call Registry www.donotcall.gov. It is simple. You can do it by calling them or you can do it online by following the simple instructions on their website….

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Fire Prevention Week October 7-13 2012. Some home safety tips for you.

…s off, they all go off. For the best protection, both types of alarms or a combination alarm (photoelectric and ionization) should be installed in homes. An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. Make it a habit to test each alarm at least monthy by using the test button. Remember smoke rises; follow the manufacturer’s instructions and…

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What NOT to share on social media websites if you are planning a vacation.

…once you post it online. If you still don’t believe it, visit PleaseRobMe.com. to drive home this point a little more. We all want to share the excitement of special occasions with our friends but do it over the phone or better yet….wait untill you get back. Another thing, don’t tell everyone with a message on your answering machine or a voice mail either. Sharing pictures of your vacation on Instagram can wait until you make it safely back home….

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