Tag Archives: Florida
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As of January 1, texting while driving is officially illegal in the state of Florida. Texting while driving is now considered a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull drivers over for the behavior, or for suspecting the behavior. A first-time offense is a $30 fine, with second-time offenders receiving a $60 fine and three… Read More »
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The state of Florida saw an astounding 92,623 hit-and-run crashes in 2015. Nearly 200 people were killed in those accidents. The Florida Highway Patrol aims to raise awareness about hit-and-run accidents through annual awareness campaigns, but the state still saw 7,468 more hit-and-runs in 2015 than the year before. While some of these cases are… Read More »
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Riding a bike and riding a motorcycle are entirely different experiences. Both types of riders, however, have something in common — the most important step they can take to survive an accident and ride another day is to wear a well-constructed helmet. For those riding bikes, a helmet can reduce the risk of deadly injury… Read More »