If a new bill becomes law, you might find yourself in jail for texting and walking in New Jersey. Last week, New Jersey Legislature introduced a measure that would outlaw texting while walking. If it passes, the penalty could be a $50 fine, 15 days in jail or both. New…
Less than a year after a University of Central Florida student drowned after her car crashed into a pond, a law is being passed in her name that would require roadside guardrails in front of bodies of water. Chloe’s Law has passed both the House and the Senate and will…
The city of Palm Coast introduced plans Tuesday that will help protect students from getting hit by vehicles. The Flagler county school district said five students have been hit this year, including one killed, while going to or from school. The city says more than 5,000 students ride a bus…
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning after he crashed into the back of a car on I-75, according to reports. The crash happened at 3:05 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75, near mile marker 250, in Hillsborough County. Troopers believe the 27-year-old Ruskin man was riding a 2013…
Florida Highway Patrol officials are frustrated with the more than 92,000 hit-and-run crashes investigated last year across the state. These crashes — up by nearly 7,500 from 2014 — are an increasing problem. Troopers are hoping to put a stop to these collisions with their annual week-long hit-and-run awareness campaign.…
December is a month filled with holiday cheer, time with family and all kinds of celebrations. The unfortunate truth is that many people celebrate to excess, and choose to get behind the wheel of a car when drunk or impaired by drugs. To raise awareness of the dangers of driving…
The death toll on U.S. highways rose 8.1 percent in the first half of 2015. According to new figures from the Transportation Department, low fuel prices have contributed to a jump in miles driven by Americans. The preliminary figures represent a “troubling departure” from a general downward trend over the…
A 75-year-old man trying to cross a street on a scooter recently in Brevard County died after he was struck by a vehicle. According to reports, the Cocoa Beach man was attempting to cross Sixth Street at South Orlando Avenue in his electric mobility scooter around 6 p.m. when he…
An Ocala teenager was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 recently in Hernando County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 16-year-old was killed in the two-vehicle crash when he was ejected from his 1998 Ford Explorer. Troopers believe the teen was driving north at 11:08 p.m. when he…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced October 18 through the 24th is Teen Driver Safety Week. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, and the NHTSA is hoping to raise awareness about the issues facing teen…