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Cellphones Not Only Blame For Distracted Driving

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...

Speeding Drivers Are Still a Risk on Florida Highways

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...

Be Alert to Increased Number of Motorcyclists During Bike Week

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...

Florida’s Texting While Driving Bill Defeated

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...