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Car Accidents Are a Leading Cause of Teen Injuries For teenagers, getting that first driver’s license feels like a rite of passage. It represents freedom, independence, and a step toward adulthood. But behind every new teen driver is a parent clutching the passenger‑seat armrest, anxious about safety. Those fears aren’t unfounded: car accidents remain one...

Why Florida Riders Face Greater Risks Every Day Motorcycles offer freedom, adrenaline, and a one-of-a-kind connection to the road. But that thrill comes with real danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than someone in a passenger car. That is a sobering...

Excessive speeding has always been dangerous. It's a factor in thousands of serious and fatal car accidents in Florida every year. However, in Florida, it’s now a lot more serious legally. As of July 1, 2025, Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law is officially in effect. For anyone driving in or around Tavares, The Villages, Inverness,...

Florida Sees a 30% Spike in Teen Driver Fatal Crashes During the Summer Summer break should be a time of freedom and fun, but for too many Florida families, it turns into a tragic experience. Teen drivers hit the road more often during the summer months, and too often, the consequences are deadly. According to...

What Injured Riders Need to Know About Fault, Insurance, and Legal Action Head-on motorcycle accidents happen far too often in Florida, and the consequences are frequently deadly. That’s partly because Florida has more registered motorcycles than nearly every other state. Between 2002 and 2023, motorcycle registrations surged by 178%, from 239,917 to 668,046, according to...

Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida Traffic Safety Board, the state saw nearly 700,000 crashes in 2024 alone. Over 14,000 people were seriously injured, and more than 3,000 died. Distracted driving was a leading factor in crashes that caused 2,289 serious injuries and 275 deaths. To address this problem,...

If you’ve ever driven through Ocala on I-75, you know how bad the traffic can get – especially during tourist season or hurricane evacuations. The congestion significantly increases the risk of car accidents. But Florida officials say that relief is finally on the way. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently broke ground on a $541 million project...

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents in the United States because it takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Even a few seconds of inattention can result in a serious or fatal car accident. When a driver is distracted, reaction times slow down, making it harder...

As the new year rolls in, Florida is shining a spotlight on road safety with a campaign to raise awareness about the Move Over law. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have teamed up with other state and local organizations, including the Florida Department of...

December marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to confront the risks of impaired driving and its devastating consequences. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve bring joy and celebration but also an alarming spike in impaired driving crashes. Choosing a safe ride during these high-risk periods can mean the difference between life and tragedy....