Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a reduction in the number of deaths nationwide among 16- and 17-year-old drivers from 2007 to 2010, just last month we reported that teen driving deaths have begun to increase again. In fact,...
When most people think of “distracted driving,” they typically think “cellphones.” But according to new research, cellphones aren’t the only cause of distracted driving. According to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, if a driver’s mind is...
The Florida Highway Patrol has supported multiple safety campaigns aimed at making our highways safer. We have provided information on how the state is working to stamp out drunk driving, aggressive driving and distracted driving. Now, according to a new study, we...
Daytona Beach welcomes close to 500,000 motorcyclists to the area for its 71st annual Bike Week celebration. The events that run from March 9 to March 18 offer bikers an opportunity to explore the Florida coast and to get to know their fellow motorcyclists through...
Last week signaled the end of Florida’s legislative session and also the end of a bill designed to combat distracted driving. The proposal would have made texting while driving a secondary traffic offense. The bill, referred to as SB 416, failed to move forward in the...