When a catastrophe occurs on West Palm Beach roadways, the term "accident" frequently comes up. To what degree is a crash caused by human error really an accident, however? If a motorist makes the decision to text while driving, and causes someone else's injury or death, can it truly be called an accident? The answer...

West Palm Beach is one of the most dangerous places in Florida when it comes to traffic safety. Our infrastructure is especially dangerous to those who get around on foot. As a result, pedestrians are either seriously injured or killed at an alarming rate. That's why local law enforcement officers have been stepping up their...

Last month, we discussed the deadly glitches in pedestrian detection systems discovered in an AAA study. The technology was found to be defective when it was needed most, such as during nighttime hours, when a car made a right turn, and when a child unexpectedly darted out from between two parked cars. Now, a recent...

Remember the devasting 2018 limousine crash in upstate New York that killed 20 people? It marked the worst transportation-related crash in America since the plane crash in 2009 the killed 49 people. Last year, we discussed the factors that led to the crash, both on part of the driver and the company that owned the...

Emergency braking systems in cars that are intended to detect, and stop for, pedestrians, don’t always work the way they're designed to. AAA found pedestrian detection systems often fail when needed, and the inconsistency worsens at night. What is the emergency braking system in most vehicles actually designed to do? Cars with these systems use cameras, radar...

We see large commercial trucks on greater West Palm Beach highways and major roads. When truck drivers and trucking companies operate responsibly, large commercial vehicles don't typically pose a danger to other road users. Large trucks can pose a threat to the public when operated in areas where they aren't infrastructurally suitable, of course. For...

Speeding, recklessness, and distracted driving are common reasons why drivers run red lights. In 2018, we discussed crash data showing the crashes involving red light runners were rising at an alarming rate. There were a total of 811 deaths related to red light runners in 2016. Recent research conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic...

In recent years, bicycling has become more popular in many cities across the United States, including West Palm Beach. Many people enjoy the health, environmental, and economic benefits of ditching the car and getting around by bike. With this growing popularity comes growing safety concerns. While bicyclist deaths only account for roughly two percent of...

On Florida's fast-paced roads, one of the last things on the minds of our drivers is safety. People are often in a hurry to commute to work in the morning and beat the afternoon rush hour. By doing so, they may drive faster than the posted speed limit, weave through multiple lanes on the highway,...

Earlier this year, the Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety ranked Florida among the most unsafe states for driving, particularly due to its lack of essential traffic safety laws. Our state currently has no laws enforcing: Primary enforcement rear seatbelt All-rider motorcycle helmet requirement Rear-facing seats for children under two Booster seats Minimum age of...