Better think twice before changing lanes abruptly or cutting in front of another car on the Treasure Coast, because the Florida Highway Patrol is watching. A new initiative known as Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks aims to reduce commercial vehicle-related...
Distracted driving is a hot issue in Florida. Bills to ban cellphone use behind the wheel have repeatedly been defeated here. But the issue is front and center again, as the first-ever Distracted Driving Summit was held in Tampa this week. The summit was sponsored by...
The founder of the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, says Florida legislators against a proposed texting ban should recognize that prohibiting texting while driving could save lives. Stuart, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) November 15, 2012 – Florida car accident...
Fifteen people are killed each day in the United States in car accidents caused by distracted driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Further, 1,200 people are injured each day in such accidents. Distracted driving is a deadly, growing...
Thirty-nine states have some form of law against texting while driving, but most find it hard to enforce. The challenge is detecting when a driver is texting behind the wheel. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety...
