Florida drivers should not be surprised if they see driverless vehicles out and about on the roads. A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis will make it possible for self-driving vehicles to operate without a human at the wheel. The law took effect on July 1, 2019, and it allows self-driving vehicles without a […]
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Texting and Driving Can Cost You
Doug / 08-19-2014 / Auto Accidents
The dangers of texting and driving are widespread knowledge, yet unfortunately many drivers on the road today continue to text while driving. Aside from the catastrophic injuries that texting and driving can cause, one Florida driver is seeing the side-effects in a $4.3 million judgment. Cacilia Carter from Bunnell, Florida was a passenger in a […]
As Florida Lawmakers Dawdle, Concerned Parent Creates App to Monitor Teen Driving
Doug / 08-20-2012 / Auto Accidents
Last week, we noted the comments of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Lieutenant Tim Frith to WPTV-TV regarding the increase in traffic fatalities in Broward and Palm Beach counties. “I know for a fact distractions play a large role in traffic crashes,” Frith told WPTV. “We need to attack driver distraction like we did with DUI […]
‘All Distracted Drivers Send the Same Message’
Doug / 03-30-2012 / Auto Accidents
Five Canandaigua Academy students submitted the video above to a Distracted Driving Video Contest held in 2011 by the New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company (NYCM), and we particularly agreed with the final thought at the end: “All Distracted Drivers Send the Same Message.” We have been getting a better idea of how people […]
‘Last Text’ Leaves Lasting Impact on Viewers
Doug / 03-26-2012 / Auto Accidents
This an incredibly effective and powerful video that AT&T put out a little more than a year ago, entitled “The Last Text.” We encourage you to watch it and let us know which portion stood out the most to you, as there are many powerful moments throughout this less than 11-minute video. You can also […]
Safety Group Sends Strong Message to US DOT
Doug / 09-28-2009 / Truck Accident
The U. S. Department of Transportation received a petition last week from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety with the intent of decreasing the number of truck accidents on our highways. According to their website, the Advocates are pushing DOT officials to pass rules – to prohibit or restrict the use of unsafe electronic devices, […]
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