Kleinpeter Boutwell

New cars are packed with safety technology. But for older drivers, that technology isn't always helping, and sometimes it's making things worse.

Research shows that drivers ages 55-75 take their eyes off the road 8+ seconds longer than younger drivers when using in-vehicle touchscreens. And many older drivers simply aren't using advanced driver assistance systems features at all, because the learning curve is steep and the naming is inconsistent across brands. More info in our recent blog:

What the Research Shows About Senior Driver Safety and Car Technology - Kleinpeter Boutwell Senior driver safety in the age of modern vehicle technology raises important questions. Here's what the latest research shows for Louisiana drivers.

The e-bike boom is not going away, and ridership will continue growing. These vehicles offer genuine benefits and are a meaningful part of a greener transportation future. But realizing that future safely means taking the risks seriously, demanding better safety standards, and making sure the rules governing e-bikes reflect that they are fast, powerful vehicles that deserve the same serious attention we give to any other motorized form of transportation. https://bit.ly/4eeWIWt

Some states are starting to regulate e-bikes in the absence of any federal laws. Connecticut passed sweeping e-bike safety legislation in 2025, and New Jersey recently enacted what's been called the strongest e-bike law in the country, with age limits and permit requirements across all classes. Does your state have e-bike laws? Check here:

Electric Bike Laws by State (Updated 2026) | U.S. Ebike Guide Explore updated 2026 U.S. ebike laws by state — Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations, licensing rules, and trail access. Stay compliant wherever you ride.

Louisiana residents are dying as pedestrians at nearly twice the national rate. To help bring those numbers down, here is what you can do as a pedestrian to prevent injury or death: https://bit.ly/4n0Ew58