Category Archives: Texting While Driving
School Bus Safety Tips As Children Head Back To School
Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may be present like schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots. Parents should also go over safety tips with their children to make sure they… Read More »
New Laws Starting July 1st
The Florida Legislature passed, and Governor Desantis signed, numerous new laws that go into effect on July 1. Some of the laws that could affect you are as follows: Teacher Pay– The State of Florida has recognized that in order to provide the best education for its children, teachers must be paid reasonably. This… Read More »
New Texting Law Goes Into Effect July 1st
It has been widely reported that texting while driving causes more teen deaths than even drunk driving. Indeed, the CDC says, “Each day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.” Despite these shocking statistics, Florida has been… Read More »
Florida is Finally Addressing Distracted Driving
We have all known that cell phone usage while driving is both distracting and has caused an increase in motor vehicle crashes. According to the State Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were almost 50,000 crashes involving distracted driving in Florida, in 2016, which is more than five crashes every hour. These… Read More »
