Traffic officials in Florida are hailing the fact that car accident fatalities on Florida roadways are declining. But the 2 percent decline is likely temporary. On the other hand, the number of those killed in motorcycle, bicycle and teen car accidents has increased — significantly. According to the Florida Department…
Under new legislation that was filed in the Senate last week, drivers would be prohibited from manually typing or reading text messages, emails or any other kind of electronic message. According to FOX4, Senate Bill 52 was filed by Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice. It’s asking for these dangerous and distracting…
Are you wearing your seat belt? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rate of seat belt usage is at a record high, but there are still millions who aren’t buckling up. In 2012, officials estimate that just over 85 percent of drivers are wearing their seat…
There’s going to be even more people out there on our roadways over this Thanksgiving holiday, according to ABC7. Most travelers are going to be driving instead of flying because of tight budgets. Everyone’s urged to be safe out there and to be on their best behavior to avoid an…
The weather here in Florida can be tricky. It can change at the drop of a dime. Not only do we have to worry about pouring rain, but we also have to worry about smoke and fog — especially if we’re driving. Officials with the Florida Department of Highway Safety…
On Florida roadways there were close to 3,000 car accidents that were caused by drowsy drivers in 2011. These accidents took the lives of more than 20 people and injured another 2,500, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The problem is so bad that officials with the National…
According to a recent study from the University of Florida, Lee County has close to 100,000 temporary residents (known to many of us as snowbirds) during peak winter season. The News-Press reports that’s good enough to give Lee County the largest population of winter residents in the state. So there…
On Sunday, we turned our clocks back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time. We’re going to get an extra hour of sleep time, but we’re going to pay for it with increased risks for car accidents. Low-light and dark driving conditions can…
The state of Florida is lined by water and has bodies of water scattered throughout it. While it’s pleasant to live in paradise, it also comes with a lot of risks — like the risks for a submersion car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there…
The weather in Southwest Florida can be tricky. At any moment throughout the day, rain can come pouring down. It almost comes without warning as “scattered showers” across the area can be highly unpredictable. And, while we might be approaching the end of rainy season, that doesn’t mean we are…