January is Move Over Month, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are encouraging all drivers to abide by the state’s Move Over law and move over for emergency and service vehicles stopped along the roadway. The law was implemented in 2002 to protect law enforcement, emergency responders, tow truck drivers and other public service vehicles when they are stopped and providing assistance on the side of the road.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released new rankings regarding the ease-of-use for child safety seats after evaluating 170 current model vehicles. Three models earned the top rating of “Good+”—Audi Q7, Lexus RX and Toyota Prius. No vehicle obtained this top distinction last year.
Summer is rapidly approaching, which means many Floridians and tourists will be heading out for some sun and fun on the water. As enjoyable and relaxing as a day out on the water may be, it can also be dangerous if certain safety guidelines are not followed. According to the United States Coast Guard, hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured each year due to careless boating and watercraft accidents.
While Spring Break is an exciting celebration for many students and families, it is also a dangerous and deadly time on Florida roadways. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has two important messages for spring breakers this month: buckle up and don’t drink and drive. The FHP’s mission is to save lives and increased awareness and enforcement of these actions will help to make a difference. These two simple actions are necessary to help prevent and avoid unnecessary accidents, injuries and deaths.
Whether it’s due to New Year’s resolutions or the feeling of Spring in the air, runners, joggers and walkers are outside hitting the pavement all across Tampa Bay. Bayshore Boulevard is increasingly busy this time of year with runners who are trying to get in their miles in preparation for the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The experienced personal injury attorneys at the Capaz Law Firm want to make sure these runners and joggers are taking the necessary precautions to avoid being injured as pedestrians in a car accident.