Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog
Travel safety advocates at AAA report there will be 95 million people traveling more than 50 miles or more from home over the holidays this year. That’s a substantial increase of travelers compared to last year. Only one will have the luxury of a magical sleigh powered by reindeer. Some will board a plane, train or bus. But many more – about 89 percent – will pile into the car.
In fact, the number of people who are getting behind the wheel this season is up for the seventh year in a row. A huge part of that has to do with the fact that gas prices are at an all time low – down to an average of $2.20 a gallon from $3.50 just three years ago. In fact, gas prices for motorists in the Southeast are the lowest they’ve been in six years. Unemployment is shrinking, and that means more people have disposable income. That means a bigger travel budget, and many of them are springing for a warm holiday getaway in South Florida.
That’s going to mean more drivers and higher risks on Florida roads. People are rushing to finish holiday chores, head out to parties and drive across state to see relatives or take advantage of the time off for a getaway. That’s why the holidays are the No. 1 most dangerous travel period of the year. Continue reading →