Our roadways are getting busy out there, and the risks of accidents are skyrocketing because of it. According to the Cape-Coral Daily Breeze, a local driver was involved in an accident recently that sent three people to the hospital. It happened on Interstate 75 when a semi-truck was slammed into…
We oftentimes talk about the dangers associated with distracted driving — taking the lives of thousands every year. But did you know that distracted pedestrians are facing the very same risks? According to a recent study from the Ohio State University, there were nearly 2,000 pedestrians who found themselves in…
With the Fourth of July holiday, we’re all looking for some time off with friends and family amid a fireworks show. Unfortunately, too many of those at-home firework shows turn into serious accidents. And that’s why, under Florida law, only sparklers, approved by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal,…
We all know that drinking and driving can have deadly consequences. But there are still millions who do it each and every year. For the ones who escape death — there are some other serious (and costly) consequences. According to MSN Money, a drunk driving conviction can wind up costing…
If you have a motorcycle, you’re better off with one that has an antilock braking system (ABS). According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), these bikes are more than 30 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal accident than a bike that doesn’t have this system.…
You might remember when President Richard Nixon put his signature on the National Maximum Speed Law, which reduced the top speed on all U.S. interstates to 55 mph. The law was in response to the 1973 oil embargo, and it was meant to rein in fuel consumption. And it could…
New statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) were not as safety advocates hoped. According to the government, there were more than 34,000 people who were killed in traffic accidents across the U.S. in 2012. This number serves as a 5 percent increase from the previous year. We’ve…
A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that drivers are not able to perform, at the same time, the tasks it takes to safely operate their vehicle while they’re engaged in another cognitive demands — like talking on the phone or talking to text. Unfortunately, many…
Hurricane season is here and it is best for South Florida residents to be prepared. Every year, victims of hurricanes are injured or lose their lives because they miss warning signs or take unnecessary risks. As the sudden appearance of Andrea reminds us, it is best for residents throughout the…
State and federal regulations limit truck load size, speed, equipment, as well as driver schedules. Driver fatigue is a well-documented problem in the trucking industry where drivers have an incentive to speed and chase the clock. Truck drivers in Florida and nationwide will now have to comply with new provisions…