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***Update: Flashing headlights has been an ongoing legal issue for some time now, however, this month, the Federal court stepped in with an authoritative ruling. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey issued a preliminary injunction stopping Ellisville (a town in St. Louis County) from ticketing drivers who flash their headlights in order to warn other drivers of impending speed traps. Judge Autrey ...

Key Points of this Article Spending a lot of time in a vehicle increases the odds of being involved in an auto accidentKnowing and implementing the safety features for your vehicle is crucial to safe drivingBeing proactive can help keep you safe The Everyday Risk of Driving Traveling in a car is the main form of transportation for many Americans. The duration of the trip can be somet...

Key Points of this Article Known as salmoning, bicycling against the flow of traffic can be up to 3x as dangerous as riding with the flow of traffic, and is against the law.Bicyclists and drivers both share responsibility to operate their vehicles safely, and in the age of distracted driving, must be more vigilant than ever.In 2019, Florida saw the top percentage of bicycle deaths in the U...

Image: US DOT Tampa is one of three areas selected for an exciting new program that allows certain vehicles to communicated with each other. Safety advocates are always looking for ways to make vehicles safer and prevent accidents.One current use of technology allows cars to talk to one another, as well as to signs and traffic lights. Soon, several types of vehicles in Tampa will be able t...

The holiday season is here and, unfortunately, along with the hustle and bustle of friends and family members going in and out of homes and shopping areas throughout the holidays comes an increased possibility of serious injury. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that as many as 15,000 people are admitted to emergency rooms for injuries while decorating alone during the hol...

Over the years, our vehicles have become significantly safer. One of the key reasons for that is because a lot of equipment has been added to our cars to make it more likely that we will survive in a crash. One of the most important pieces of safety equipment added to our vehicles has been the airbag. The airbags featured on virtually every passenger vehicle in the country are designed to off...

This year’s Fourth of July celebration is upon us. Throughout the long weekend, people all over Florida will celebrate. We will spend quality time with family and friends, enjoying cookouts, or the beach or a picnic by a lake. Many will spend time at a Florida theme park or relax at a state or national park. Independence Day is a highlight of the summer. At some point during the day, part o...

We addressed what to do following a car accident, but I wanted to specifically talk about what to do following a parking lot car accident. These types of accidents create unique challenges, and it is important for you to know how they are different from regular car accidents. Read on so you can know the difference and pass along vital information to the people in your life. 1. People underesti...

If you travel or live in New Port Richey, then you need a car accident guide for the area. Most car accidents occur close to home. According to Progressive Insurance survey, “52 percent of reported crashes occurred five miles or less from home and a whopping 77 percent occurred fifteen miles or less from home.” Thus, it is imperative that you not only know what to do in general regardi...

For a lot of people in Florida, auto insurance is a “necessary evil” one must purchase. And, if you live in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, or Pinellas County, life without a car is a tough one to say the least. So what do you do? You get the auto insurance! However, many people just get the cheapest one they can find. Unfortunately, cheap auto insurance is cheap because it covers very little....