How Can 9/11 Help Fight Distracted Driving?
Where were you on September 11, 2001? It’s a question that most of America can answer without a second thought. That’s because 9/11 marks the day that the United States and the world were changed forever by terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. However, these attacks of fear—meant to tear us […]
Why Does Florida Lead The Nation In Motorcycle Fatalities?
For 10 days every year, Florida becomes the epicenter of the motorcycling world. Daytona bike week brings motorcyclists of all types from every corner of the US, and from across the world, but our state has a dark secret when it comes to motorcyclists on our street. Florida just happens to be one of the […]
A Not So Happy Ending: How To Tell When You’re Too Distracted To Drive
It was late that night in Polk County, when a 54-year-old man and a lady he had met at the Midway Lounge were heading back to the man’s home. They had hit it off at the bar and couldn’t wait to be alone, but their eagerness led to carelessness. As they were driving down U.S. […]
Motorcycling Community Mourns The Loss Of A Dealership Founder From The North
It was late afternoon when a 76-year old motorcyclist and his wife went out for a ride on a lovely Melbourne Beach afternoon. They were snow birds, enjoying the lovely Florida weather instead of the harsh winter of Hempfield, Pennsylvania. Back home this gentleman founded a well-known Harley-Davidson dealership that he was planning to return […]
Court Rules In Uber’s Favor: How Could This Affect You?
On December 3rd the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) handed down a verdict involving two Uber drivers and whether they should be classified as employees or as independent contractors. This ruling will determine whether these people receive proper benefits and consideration from Uber, but it could also affect how you experience the ridesharing community. Court […]
Can Your Car Turn You In For A Hit And Run?
In Port St. Lucie, a woman was rushing back to the Christmas party at her dance studio. In the back of her van, she had presents stacked up and ready to draw smiles across the faces of students, family, and friends, but then she drove onto Prima Vista Boulevard… The Holiday Hit And Run The […]
How Is Florida Fighting Wrong-Way Driving?
Since Florida received the dubious honor of being the third worst state in the nation when it comes to wrong-way crash fatalities, authorities have been trying to find new ways to protect the citizens in Florida and keep drivers heading in the right direction. So, how is Florida fighting wrong-way driving? Cutting edge technology, that’s […]
Requiring “E-Hailing” Apps: Is Legalizing Uber And Lyft A Good Idea?
Broward County didn’t like what they were seeing from the new ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and so county leaders came together to pass new and stricter regulations on these ridesharers. That prompted Uber and Lyft to pull out of Broward, which led to a quick backtrack. In the end, Broward County drafted new […]
Lyft Sued For Wrongful Death: Will The Case Make Ridesharing Safer?
On Halloween afternoon, the mail room supervisor for Fisher Island was riding his motorcycle when he encountered a rider’s worst nightmare. A car failed to yield while making a left-hand turn and plowed into him. The 29 year-old succumbed to his injuries, and is survived by his wife, step-daughter and a newborn son that will […]
Do You Know How To Avoid Wrong-Way Crashes?
Two sisters were driving home from Disney World along Interstate 95. One was an accomplished violinist, the other was an Airforce Staff Sergeant on her way to an assignment in Korea. Unfortunately, neither survived their encounter with a wrong-way driver in Pompano Beach, and their story is not unique. How To Avoid Wrong-Way Crashes Florida […]
