Local governments were expecting big payoffs with the red-light cameras in the area. Unfortunately for them, these devices haven’t met the expectations of officials in West Palm Beach and in Palm Bach County, according to the Palm Beach Post. Not every municipality is sharing in the disappointment, however, as three…
If you got into a serious car accident, would emergency responders know who to contact? Well, now they might be able to. It’s the Emergency Contact Information (ECI) program through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). It allows drivers to register up to two people who…
Florida is only one of six states that has yet to enact a law to stop drivers from text messaging behind the wheel. However, there are a number of employers in the state that are taking matters into their own hands. According to Hispanic Business, some companies are taking it…
As you age, you might find that it’s becoming a little more difficult to check your blind spots. And, overall, we’re just not as good behind the wheel as we were when we were younger. Elderly driving safety is an issue of particular importance in Broward and elsewhere in South…
It’s a quick way to land behind bars — road rage. Each and every day, more and more drivers are letting their emotions get the best of them behind the wheel and they’re endangering innocent motorists because of it. Officials estimate that about 90 percent of drivers have at one…
You’re always hearing about eating right, exercising and staying in shape. But did you know that one of the best things that you can do is to keep your mind in shape? It may even help you avoid a serious or even a potentially fatal car accident. According to The…
According to a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 35 percent of drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel. This is a common danger that is overlooked by drivers, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The truth…
Officials are predicting that there’s going to be more than 1.5 million travelers over the Labor Day holiday weekend in the state of Florida alone. According to the Sun Sentinel, the number of Florida travelers this year is up more than 2.5 percent from last year, but a little lower…
There’s going to be millions up for grabs, but states need to do what they can to make sure that drivers are safe behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting nearly $18 million up for grabs for states that have laws in effect during the…
The South Florida area recently launched a new way for parents and guardians to keep an eye on their teen drivers. A local resident has developed the “PUSH TEXT” app and it’s gaining a lot of attention across the nation. According to the Examiner, purchasing the app includes registration of…