When Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that made it a primary offense to text while driving, most people lauded the action. The dangers with texting and driving have received a great deal of publicity and rightly so, texting or any other activity with a mobile device while driving amounts to distracted driving and has caused numerous car accidents and needless fatalities. However, Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight doesn't agree. He believe the new law is essentially … [Read more...]
Cops Going Undercover to Nab Texting Drivers
Cops are stepping up efforts to catch texting drivers across the country. In some departments, officers pose as construction workers or homeless along the sides of busy roads to nab the distracted drivers. Once they spot a texting driver, they call ahead for waiting uniformed officers to stop the texting driver and cite him for the violation. According to the NY Post, Cpl. Patrick Robinson went undercover Tuesday morning equipped with a police radio and a body camera. He held a sign that … [Read more...]
Red Light Cameras or Distracted Driving You Decide
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...]
