While driving can be enjoyable, there are moments when it becomes stressful. That is often the case when there is congested traffic, especially if you are in a hurry.
Your mood as a driver can affect your behavior. For some drivers, the situation can turn dangerous and cause catastrophic road accidents.
Road Rage: What It Is
Road rage accidents often
Driving on Florida roads or even anywhere else comes with a risk of getting into a car accident. It is possible to experience a fender bender. In worse cases, it can be a serious crash leading to injuries or even death.
That is why driving comes with a responsibility. It is crucial to always follow laws while on the road.
During the average year, around 6,000 pedestrians are killed in auto accidents and another 137,000 are hospitalized. Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, particularly when pedestrians are hit by vehicles at a high rate of speed. For those in Southwest Florida looking to avoid being in a pedestrian-related accident, there are a few statistics to keep in mind:
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Florida’s Suncoast is full of beautiful views, vacationing tourists, quaint cafes, and fun family activities. It’s no wonder why this area is particularly popular with cyclists. Families on vacation, or locals just out to enjoy their day, will ride their bicycles up and down Florida’s Suncoast admiring the atmosphere and taking in all that the region has to offer.
While
Florida laws require all drivers and passengers to always wear seat belts while on the road. Failure to do so can cause you to pay fines and face other implications.
Consequences
Aside from these repercussions, driving while not wearing a seat belt increases the risks of serious injuries in the event of an auto accident. At the same time, it
Pinellas County FL – St Petersburg Police responded to a burning vehicle Wednesday morning.
The vehicle, a sedan was parked on the inside shoulder of Interstate 275, and the engine compartment was engulfed in flames, as officers were on-scene.
The car fire was located on the left shoulder of southbound I-275 near 54th street.
Officers blocked the left lane ahead
While motorcyclist awareness month might fall in May, it’s important that motorists remain aware of motorcycles on the road throughout all of the months of the year. Motorcycle accidents can result in devastating injuries, and as of June 2021 Florida had the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities of anywhere in the United States. Motorcycle accident fatalities make up around 20%
If you live in southwest Florida, then boating may be one of your favorite recreational pastimes. But did you know that there has been a surge in the number of deadly Florida boating accidents that have occurred over the past year?
According to a report put out by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in 2020, Florida boaters were
ATV accidents in Florida are actually more common than many care to admit. Over 100,000 emergency care visits each year are made by people injured in ATV accidents. The injuries can be minor and include cuts and bruises and, more severe, including fractures.
Off-Highway Vehicle Categories
According to The Consumer Federation of America, there are three categories of off-highway vehicles
SARASOTA COUNTY – Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a pickup truck after they fled the scene of a deadly, multi-vehicle crash at Laurel Road and Interstate 75 in Nokomis Thursday night.
The crash took place as a pickup truck driven by an unknown driver was driving eastbound in the left lane of Laurel Road approaching the