Tag Archives: distracted driving
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Texting while driving is technically illegal in Florida. However, that doesn’t mean the law is enforced frequently — or even much at all. Florida is one of the most lenient states in the nation when it comes to this specific distracted driving offense. In Florida, texting while driving is not a primary offense, meaning officers… Read More »
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A pedestrian died early on Sunday, June 17, at the intersection of State Road 207 and U.S. 1 after being struck by a Florida state trooper who was responding to a call. The accident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. The 61-year-old trooper was reportedly heading south on U.S. 1 when he saw a suspected drunk… Read More »
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Law enforcement officials have recently seen an uptick in distracted driving accidents across the entire Tampa Bay region. As a result, they are warning drivers to stay attentive behind the wheel or risk significant penalties. One of the most recent accidents involving a distracted driver occurred Sunday, September 11, when a two-year-old child suffered critical… Read More »