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The Future of Emergency Vehicles – The Tesla Model 3 Police Car

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020admin2 Comments

The Bargersville, Indiana Police Department added the Tesla Model 3 to the team, and it has been a big hit with the local residents. They are looking for the future in their technology for law enforcement, that will not only change their town, but possibly the nation with their new improvements.

After Chief Todd Bertram made a routine traffic stop, he got a resident that “All he wanted to do was talk about the Tesla.”

Back in August 2019, when it was tested, the Tesla Model 3 replaced 1 of 4 Dodge Chargers used for patrolling, and they have plans for transitioning all their other vehicles to Tesla models.

In an interview, Todd Bertram cited that the change is actually for a more cost efficiency alternative, that would save the department as much as $6,000 per year per vehicle, and could save the tax payers $300 a month on gasoline costs.

The police department plans on upgrading their Dodge Chargers to Tesla vehicles. Right now the department is spending more than $8,000 USD on gas, oil, and insurance on their current vehicles but with the change, this number would dramatically decrease.

“Even the tires and the windshield is cheaper on the Tesla” said Chief Bertram in an interview.

The new vehicle for the department is considered the new future for all city and local law enforcement. The electric car is environmental friendly but also a cost saving move.

The new Bargersville, Indiana Police Tesla Model 3 features the HG2 Emergency Lighting Side Runner®, an extremely versatile emergency lighting system designed for maximum visibility with a minimal foot print.

The HG2 Side Runner® will enhance the outline of the Tesla Model 3 profile (side of vehicle), through the variable flash patterns and lighting intensity. It features super-bright, wide-angle LEDs, and a high-impact CAB housing. The HG2 Side Runner® gives extra safety for the law enforcement using the vehicle for their visibility all around, and brings the car to the 21st Century with their modern sleek design.

For some Officers, the best feature of the Tesla Model 3 is that there is no fuel required and it doesn’t have a loud engine, which is perfect for the night time, or for being undercover when they need to move discretely. The HG2 Side Runners® assist into that extension, where the unit gets concealed and blends with the vehicle, but the moment the lights turn on, they make a big impact and illuminate all around.

HG2 Emergency lighting is proud to be part of this new step towards the future in emergency vehicles, and as always keeping first responders and citizens safe. We pride ourselves on being an American made company, and be associated with a company like Tesla motors, whose main manufacturing plant is in the USA. Special thanks to Passive Security Solutions for being the outfitter behind the new Tesla model 3 police car, and trusting our engineering and design for their creation.

We are always working to manufacture and engineer innovative products that improve safety and visibility. HG2 is committed to bringing the newest and most advanced technology to emergency lighting. We look forward to many more contributions to the forever developing technology for our emergency responders and to serve those who served us.

By Christian G. Stone

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No more texting and driving – New Florida Law

August 2, 2019August 5, 2019adminLeave a comment

No texting and driving - Prohibition of wireless communications devices while driving

We’ve all seen it, we’ve all heard it. “Don’t text and drive!” We’ve seen the ads, but research from AAA revealed that 35% of Americans still admit to texting and driving. In 2018, Florida had on average 140 crashes a day. If you are travelling 55mph and take your eyes off the road for 5 seconds, you’ve travelled the distance of a football field! So, if you are thinking of texting and driving, think again! Not only do you endanger yourself and others, but there is a new law in Florida that makes texting and driving a primary offense.

The New Texting and Driving Law

The new Florida texting and driving law took effect on July 1, 2019. This law joined the Florida statute in the Title XXIII of Motor Vehicles. Section 316.305 ‘Wireless communication devices: Prohibition’ section 3.a states:

“A person may not operate a motor vehicle while manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, symbols, or other characters into a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device for the purpose of non-voice interpersonal communication…”

However, this law is nothing new. According to AAA, 44 states already have similar laws that make texting and driving a primary offense. In fact, texting while driving was already prohibited in the State of Florida. Previously, officers could cite drivers for texting if they were being pulled over for a different violation. Until now, the law considered texting a secondary offense. In the new law, texting is a primary offense and officers may pull over and cite drivers for texting alone.

When will the new law be enforceable?

Some departments have started an “education period”. This means that officers will only give warnings to offending drivers, even though they are able to issue citations. The “stop and warn” period will completely end by January 1, 2020. Starting New Year’s Day, police officers will begin issuing tickets for texting and driving.

Another new aspect of the law requires drivers to be completely hands free in school zones, school crossings, and work zones. This means that drivers cannot hold any type of wireless device in their hands in these zones. Drivers should avoid doing this now, though the provision does not take effect until October 1, 2019.

What is allowed?

Although not recommended, the new law permits drivers to hold their phones while they are talking. However, active school and work zones are wireless-free zones, meaning no phone usage is allowed. The new law applies only when the motorist is driving or the vehicle is in motion. If the car is completely stopped, the driver may legally type or text on their phone.

Under this new law, drivers may use their phones for GPS or any other navigation systems. However, it is highly recommended that the driver puts the address in their navigation system before they start driving. Drivers may also use their phones for messages related to navigation, weather alerts, and emergency traffic, or to report emergencies.

What are the penalties and fines for texting and driving?

Breaking this law would result in a fine of $30 for the first offense, plus court fees. This can add up to $108 in places like Brevard County! Drivers will not receive any points on their license for the first violation, unless the offense occurs within a school or work zone with workers present.

The second or subsequent violation will set you wallet $60 dollars lighter, plus any extra court fees. (Any violations within 5 years of the first violation are considered subsequent.) The second violation will add 3 points to your driver’s license. Either the initial or subsequent violation is considered a noncriminal traffic infraction, and is punishable as a non-moving traffic violation.

Passing of the Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis passed the law, because he said that the Florida state is the second worst state for distracted driving and that in 2016 alone, the crashes due to distracted driving caused 233 deaths. When the bill went on for voting, the State House voted 108-7 in favor of the bill.

“When driving without a seat belts became a primary violation, more people began wearing seat belts. We’re hoping as a result of this law, fewer drivers will text.” Said Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for AAA.

Data Research

AAA research shows people who text and drive are 8 times more likely to be involved in a crash. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that for 2018, there were more than 51,000 crashes involving distracted drivers across the state of Florida. Since 2016, the number of fatalities in Florida has reached 3,000, a number that law enforcement says is partially due to distracted driving. For 2019, the fatalities in auto crashes is expected to increase. This law takes effect on a perfect timing, in hopes that will make our roads safer, and prevent future crashes.

Texting Hands-free technology?

This law as of right now allows for hands-free texting, but this is still a distraction that poses a dangerous threat. According to AAA, potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after changing music or sending voice texts or other voice commands. “The lasting effects of mental distraction pose a hidden and pervasive danger that would likely come as a surprise to most drivers,” said Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “The results indicate that motorists could miss stop signs, pedestrians and other vehicles while the mind is readjusting to the task of driving.”

Florida is one of the last states in the US to make texting and driving a primary offense. This has been a long wait, but finally this law will help law enforcement stop distracted drivers and educate them in proper driving practices. Although the new law doesn’t prohibit all distractions, it is safer to eliminate them for your safety and others, and just focus on the road. Put down your phone and check it when you reach your destination. Remember, it can wait!

By Christian G. Stone

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HG2 emergency lighting at the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Award Ceremony 2019

HG2 at the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison’s Award Ceremony 2019

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019adminLeave a comment

The Florida Highway safety and motor vehicles reported that in 2018, the state of Florida had 401, 851 crashes. From those, 166,628 crashes caused injuries resulting in bodily harm, and/or complaint of bodily damages to a person. Of the total crashes, 2,935 were fatal resulting in the death of one or more people within 30 days of the crash, and in total there were 3,150 fatalities [1]. For 2017, there were 402,385 crashes. From those, 2,924 were fatal crashes that caused 3,116 fatalities [2]. Law enforcement works on daily a basis to reduce these numbers by enforcing and educating the public on driving behaviors. Therefore, re-enforcing the rules that can make a big change when it comes to your safety on the road. For Instance, some simple behaviors like the belt use, not texting while driving, and of course, only getting behind the wheel when you are sober and alert. All things to encourage traffic safety initiatives.

Florida Crash Statistics — Crash statistics from the Florida highway safety and motor vehicles 2018

Law Enforcement Liaison “Advance Award for Traffic Safety” for HG2

At HG2 Emergency lighting we are committed to the support and the advancement of traffic safety. We strive to make an impact for a vision of zero traffic crash fatalities in the state of Florida. We do this by serving and protecting the safety of those who serve us: the law enforcement and emergency responders.

In our pursuit to serve the community and partner with organizations that will promote our values, we are premium partners with the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL)’s events. The LEL is a program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with the mission to reduce traffic related fatalities and injuries by working with the law enforcement agencies across the state. As a result, boost motor vehicle safety through increased enforcement, reducing overall the number of crashes, and increasing the seat belt usage rate. Traffic enforcement is the number one strategy to decrease motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Above all, making the roads safer. The traffic enforcement initiatives complement all training and public information that NHTSa and FDOT implement to promote traffic safety.

On July 12, 2019 the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) Program granted awards in recognition to Traffic Police officers that worked tirelessly on making the roads safer, and other affiliated organizations with the same efforts.

Advance Award for Traffic Safety

HG2 Emergency Lighting was one of the receivers of these awards, the “Advance Award for Traffic Safety” in recognition for the actions in enforcement, education, engineering, and being part of the emergency services that impacted the goal of making the roads safer. The award was signed by Tom Arsenault from District 1, Juan Cardona from District 2, Andrew Johnson from District 3, Charles Kane from District 4, Jon Askins from District 5, Shaun VanBeber from District 6, and Janice Martinez from District 7.

“One Team. One Goal. Save Lives”

We are honored to receive this award. As the LEL’s slogan says “One Team. One Goal. Save Lives”, it’s a collective group effort of people working together for a single cause, to save lives in the road. It’s a privilege to be part of the puzzle and create the necessary tools for our heroes to go out on a daily basis enforce public and road safety. Thank you everyone in the law enforcement community for your continuous service and dedication to our communities. In addition of keeping each of everyone of us safe while we are on the roads, whether it is going to work, going home to our families, or just going on in our daily lives.

We make a pledge to continue in our efforts to provide the greatest law enforcement and emergency responders vehicle’s lighting. HG2 is committed to serve and protect the safety of those who serve us. Our team, will continue to engineer and build emergency vehicle lighting systems that utilize state-of-the-art technology with unequaled durability, utmost quality, and provide the best in visibility that ensures your safety in the road.

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By Christian G. Stone, Contributor for HG2 Emergency Lighting

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The Future of Emergency Vehicles – The Tesla Model 3 Police Car

No more texting and driving – New Florida Law

No texting and driving - Prohibition of wireless communications devices while driving

The New Texting and Driving Law

When will the new law be enforceable?

What is allowed?

What are the penalties and fines for texting and driving?

Passing of the Law

Data Research

Texting Hands-free technology?

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HG2 at the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison’s Award Ceremony 2019

Law Enforcement Liaison “Advance Award for Traffic Safety” for HG2

Advance Award for Traffic Safety

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