A local state trooper is recovering from serious injuries after the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said he was struck by a driver while sitting in his patrol car on a construction site Sunday night on … [Read more...] about Florida Highway Patrol Investigating Crash Involving State Trooper
Distracted Driving
Wilson: Paving the Road to Safer Louisiana Highways
Public agencies, stakeholder groups, and victim-related organizations have done a tremendous job of providing awareness concerning the leading causes of distracted driving and its impacts. Citing the … [Read more...] about Wilson: Paving the Road to Safer Louisiana Highways
Orange County Deputies Crackdown on Drivers Using Phones in School, Construction Zones
Orange County deputies initiated another crackdown on drivers using their cellphones in school and construction zones. 76 citations were issued, including 50 for violating the “hands-free” law and 26 … [Read more...] about Orange County Deputies Crackdown on Drivers Using Phones in School, Construction Zones
Seminole County Officials Warn Drivers to Adhere to New Cell Phone Law in School, Construction Zones
Drivers in Seminole County were being pulled over Wednesday if they were caught holding their cell phones while driving. Florida’s new state law makes texting while driving a primary offense and … [Read more...] about Seminole County Officials Warn Drivers to Adhere to New Cell Phone Law in School, Construction Zones
State Police Ticket More Than 100 Drivers in Construction Zone Sting
Though a joint effort with the Department of Transportation, state police, disguised as construction workers, conducted a sting operation and issued 102 tickets to drivers speeding through a … [Read more...] about State Police Ticket More Than 100 Drivers in Construction Zone Sting
Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones
The increased use of smartphones during the last decade has resulted in thousands of crashes per year in the United States and its territories. Drivers’ usage increases are particularly concerning in … [Read more...] about Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones