Red light cameras in Florida may come to a House vote in the Florida Legislature today. The controversial issue of red light cameras has inspired impassioned debate and the fate of the camera system lies in the balance. Proponents of red light cameras argue that they save lives and provide an incentive for drivers to avoid running red lights. Opponents counter that the cameras are primarily a revenue generating source for Florida's cities and towns. Joe Henderson noted in his Florida … [Read more...]
Florida Distracted Driving and the Holidays
Distracted driving remains a huge safety concern in Florida Did you know that 45,000 Floridians were involved in car crashes last year caused by distracted driving? Over those 45,000 distracted driving accidents, 214 people lost their lives. Florida's law prohibiting texting and driving has not had the impact Florida legislators had hoped when they passed the bill nearly 2 years ago. The no texting law is toothless in that police can't stop a driver for texting per se. Texting while … [Read more...]
