Tougher DUI laws may be on the horizon in Florida, as U.S. lawmakers decide whether to enact a bill aiming to curb drunk driving accidents in Fort Myers and throughout the country. The proposed bill would offer money to cash-strapped states if they agreed to adopt an ignition interlock program…
An 87-year-old woman was killed recently in a south Fort Myers pedestrian accident as she walked across San Carlos Boulevard. According to various walkinfo.org that ALL pedestrians might find useful: –Be predictable. Don’t walk along highways or other zones that are restricted, and try to use sidewalks where they are…
The Journal of Adolescent Health released two new studies that illustrate again why teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a car accident in Naples and elsewhere when other teens are present in the vehicle. According to Medical Press, a number of things are affected when teenage drivers…
According to the Associated Press, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the recent chain-reaction collision that happened on I-75, just outside of Gainesville. This accident killed 10 people and sent 18 others to the hospital. The NTSB is contemplating whether it will formally join the investigation. The accident…
Experts predict that nearly 150 million people will be sitting down in front of a TV set to watch the Super Bowl this weekend. The unofficial national holiday, Super Bowl Sunday, is a time to gather with other football fans and enjoy some good old American entertainment. With the Super…
You may have noticed. There are new digital traffic message boards popping up on roadways throughout Lee County. According to NBC2, these boards cost the county nearly $6 million, but safe-driving advocates are saying it’s the cheap way to reduce heavy traffic. The new system is called the Intelligent Transportation…
A recent pedestrian accident in Fort Myers left a teenager in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital, according to The News-Press. The 16-year-old pedestrian was trying to make his way across Palm Beach Boulevard by Orange River Boulevard when he was hit by a van. The accident happened around 7:00…
Driving without a license is a big problem here in the state of Florida. According to the Tampa Bay Times, there are about 15.5 million legal drivers in the state of Florida. There’s also another 2.2 million people who have a suspended or revoked driver’s license. According to a recent…
Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) concludes that nearly 2,400 people died in car accidents in Naples and elsewhere throughout the state in 2011. While this newly released data illustrated fewer fatalities than that of the previous year, we’re still seeing far too…
Parents and educators have a brand new website to access resources regarding child safety seats. The new website, “Car Seat Safety for Kids,” recently went live. The informational site is a joint effort between the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program. Parents and…