As per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving occurs when a driver participates in any activity that diverts him or her from driving safely. Some of those activities include talking on a cell phone, texting while driving, using an infotainment center, eating, smoking or even attending to personal grooming. The U.S. Centers… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Rear-End Accidents in Tampa, Florida
Rear-end tractor-trailer crashes in Florida occur in one of two ways. Either the 80,000 pound truck and trailer rear-ends the vehicle ahead of it, or the vehicle behind the tractor-trailer crashes into it. In either scenario, injuries can range from severe to fatal. Tractor-Trailer vs. Passenger Vehicle: When a fully loaded tractor-trailer rear-ends a passenger… Read More
Are Electric Scooters Allowed on Streets in Tampa?
House Bill 453 was passed on June 18, 2019. HB453 allows scooters to be driven on streets and bike paths in the State of Florida, but leaves the decisions up to local governments. When electric scooters arrived in Tampa in May 2019, they were allowed only on sidewalks. Now, in Tampa, scooters are being treated… Read More
What is Florida’s Texting While Driving Law?
On May 17, 2019, Florida Governor DeSantis signed off on House Bill 107 which is known as the Wireless Communications While Driving Act. It is now an amendment to Florida Statute 316.305(3)(a). Texting while driving is now a primary offense in Florida. Before the amended statute became effective, Florida police officers weren’t permitted to issue… Read More
