Is Hands Free Driving Safe?
According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 3 out of 4 drives believe hands-free use is safe. However, the study found that hands-free systems in vehicles can distract drivers more than was previously believed. The results of the study revealed the following: The accuracy of voice recognition software significantly influences the […]
Bicycle Accidents Increasing in Florida
The number of bicyclists killed on roadways in the United States is trending upward, according to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In its report, the GHSA notes that yearly bicyclist deaths increased 16 percent between 2010 and 2012, while overall motor vehicle fatalities increased just one percent during the same time […]
Golf Cart Accident in The Villages?
With the ever-increasing number of retirees moving to The Villages each year, we continue to see a rise in the number of golf carts being utilized on the streets. And with that, comes an increase in golf cart accidents. If you are involved in a golf cart accident in The Villages or surrounding areas, there are […]
Florida’s Low-Speed Vehicle Laws
In Florida, a “low-speed vehicle” means any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour, including, but not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles. Below is a summary of some of Florida’s low-speed vehicle laws: A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets where the […]
Governor Rick Scott Signs Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act
On June 24, 2014, Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 102, which creates the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act relating to leaving the scene of an accident. This bill includes increasing the punishment for leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious injury to a person, imposing a mandatory minimum term for imprisonment of […]
New Requirement for Trucks
It is estimated that the rule would eliminate approximately 1,115 fatal crashes and require minimal investment by carriers since most heavy trucks already have limiters on board. The first efforts for rulemaking on this subject came in 2006 when petitions were brought by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and Road Safe America (RSA). They said […]
Teenagers & Distracted Driving
“Novice drivers are more likely to engage in high-risk secondary tasks more frequently over time as they became more comfortable with driving.” Traffic studies reveal that drivers from 15 years to 20 years of age represent 6.4% of all motorists on the road, but account for 11.4% of fatalities and 14% of police-reported crashes resulting […]
Couple File Suit Against Golf Cart Dealership
A lawsuit was recently filed by a Florida couple against a Perry, Florida-based golf cart dealership after the wife was left partially disabled after an accident. Danielle and John Pfeil of Arcadia, Fla., filed the lawsuit in federal court in Macon, Georgia against Mike’s Golf Carts, a company located in Perry, Florida. Danielle Pfeil was seriously […]
Seatbelts Will Soon Be Required On Large Buses
New tour buses and buses that provide service between cities must be equipped with seatbelts starting in late 2016 under a new federal rule, a safety measure sought by accident investigators for nearly a half century. Beginning in November 2016, all new motorcoaches and some other large buses must be equipped by manufacturers with three-point […]
Texting While Driving–It’s Illegal in Florida
The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that made texting while driving illegal in the State of Florida. This law represents a significant step to further ensure that our loved ones are safe on the roads. The bill, SB 52, which Gov. Rick Scott signed into law on May 28, prohibits motorists from using their […]