THE 15 MOST DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY

Tropicana has seven of the 15 intersections with the most injury collisions in the Valley throughout the first six months of this year. Overall accidents have decreased 7.5 percent this year. More downward trends include traffic fatalities (down 10.5 percent), injury accidents (down 0.3 percent), and finally hit-and-run accidents (down 5 percent). Private property accidents have increased by 5.3 percent police said. A summary of the 15 intersections with the most injury collisions through June of 2011 is below. These include intersections in Las Vegas as well as unincorporated Clark County.

Decatur Boulevard and Sahara Avenue

11 injury accidents through June, one more than the same time period last year.

Sahara Avenue and Arville Street

11 collisions with injuries through June.

Paradise Road and Tropicana Avenue

11 injury collisions through June, one more than during the last six months of 2010.

Tropicana Avenue and Decature Boulevard

11 injury collisions though June.

Charleston and Lamb Boulevards

10 injury collisions through June, one less than the last six months of 2010.

Tropicana Avenue and Koval Lane

10 injury collisions equaling the number recorded during the last six months of 2010.

Rainbow Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard

10 injury collisions through June.

Warm Springs Road and Eastern Avenue

Nine injury collisions from January to June of 2011.

Eastern and Tropicana Avenues

Nine collisions with injuries during the first six months of 2011.

Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue

Eight injury collisions at this intersection surrounded by the Hard Rock Hotel and multiple restaurants.

Tropicana Avenue and Pecos Road

Eight injury accidents during the first half of the year.

Nellis Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard

Eight injury accidents through June.

Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue

Eight injury accidents on this strip intersection during the first six months of 2011.

Valley View Boulevard and Sahara Avenue

Eight injury collisions from January through June.

Tropicana Avenue and Cameron Street

The first half of 2011 saw eight injury accidents at this intersection.

Parts of this blog reprinted from July 25, 2011 Las Vegas Sun article found on page 5

RALLY STAR DRIVES 205 MPH ON ICE

This past February, four time World Rally Championship winner Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible 205.48 mph on the frozen Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland. This set a new world speed record on ice. While doing so, he broke his own record set in 2007 of 199.83 mph in a Bentley Continental GT.

The all-wheel-drive Bentley Supersports has a 6.0 liter W12 engine that runs on bio-fuel. The temperatures were as low as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit with snow blizzards and high crosswinds on the 100 mile track on 27.6 inches of sea ice.

The distance driven was 1,000 meters, and the speed was certified by officials from the Finland Traffic Police. Two runs were completed in opposite directions, and the speeds were ratified by a representative from the Guinness World Records.

Who new a Bentley would be the optimum choice for driving on ice?

Car Topics: A Subject For Nevada Legislature

On the docket for the Nevada legislature this past week were several bills related to automobiles. Some passed, some did not. Here are the highlights:

Senate bill 140 was passed prohibiting texting and hand-held cell phone use by all drivers beginning January 1, 2012. Warnings will be given until that date. When the bill goes into effect, the first offense brings a $50 penalty, $100 for the second, and $250 for the third and subsequent offenses.  There are many aftermarket and dealer installed devices for hands-free cell phone use in your vehicle. If you cannot afford a device, pull into a parking lot or onto a safe road shoulder to make or receive a call. Be smart and safe when driving.

AB511 passed, allowing self-driving cars on Nevada roads. Internet search giant Google was seeking a place to legally test drive remote-controlled vehicles. This legislation makes Nevada the first state to take such an action, and might lead to more high technology research and jobs in the state.

 Senate bill 235 died. This bill would have allowed police to cite drivers for not wearing a seat belt without first having to charge them with another offense.

Parts of this blog post reprinted from June 7, 2011 Las Vegas Review-Journal article found on page 7A. 

Showroom Shine by Adam: How It All Began

Showroom Shine by Adam: The car detailer that will give your car the Showroom Shine it deserves. This is the mission statement that the company does not take lightly. Showroom Shine by Adam has been in business for over 10 years. We started in Maryland, and then relocated to Nevada in 2008. Since moving the business to the Las Vegas Valley, Showroom Shine by Adam has strived to associate itself with clients and business associates that exemplify the core principals of our company.

If you are looking for that “showroom shine,” here is how it works: For $15, you can get an exterior wash, as well as the windows cleaned and the tires shined. Vacuuming and dusting is just $5 more. Hand waxing treatments begin at $45. Showroom Shine by Adam also performs more intensive machine waxing services which start at $100. The most all-inclusive package starts at $160. This service will return your car to “showroom shine” condition through a combination of treatments including: machine waxing, floor mat and seat shampooing, as well as cleaning and protecting the interior panels of your vehicle.

  Showroom Shine by Adam’s mobile detailing trailer is equipped with the finest of car care equipment. We are available seven days a week, and are ready to give your car the “showroom shine” it deserves. For an appointment call, 702-596-2420 or e-mail us at: adam@showroomshinebyadam.com. We look forward to keeping your car looking its best.