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
Traffic Violations
Tractor Trailer Driver Convicted After NYSDOT Worker Killed in March 2019 Crash
Lawrence Faucett of Ulster, PA was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of NYSDOT maintenance worker Dennis “Matt” Howe. In March 2019, Faucett did not comply with New York's Move … [Read more...] about Tractor Trailer Driver Convicted After NYSDOT Worker Killed in March 2019 Crash
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
Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the FY 2021 Executive Budget includes a new measure to implement the Slow Down and Look Out for Highway Workers and Pedestrians Act of 2020, also known as the SLOW … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget