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...

With the emergence of vehicle safety technology and reiterated cautionary slogans, you would think the roads in West Palm Beach would be safer. But that is not the case, especially among pedestrians. So what is driving the unusually high rate of traffic crashes (many of which are fatal)? One particular incident recently raised safety concerns...

Speeding is a leading factor in Florida crashes. It can amplify the likelihood of a devastating or fatal accident, especially when distraction, impairment or other factors are involved. The reasons why drivers speed varies. Some may simply be in a rush to get somewhere. For others, it’s a habit they engage in without realizing they’re...

Changing how you open the car door could save a bicyclist’s life.  Rideshare provider Uber is urging passengers to use a technique practiced in other countries to check for bike-riders before opening doors.  A door-opening pause can avoid springing an obstacle into the path of a bicyclist, who a second earlier was facing an open...

Thousands of traffic deaths and distracted-driving crashes later, Florida has joined most states by enacting a new law that strengthens penalties for texting while driving. The measure that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law in May permits police to stop drivers simply for texting alone, the Naples Daily News reported in an Associated Press...

As the weather gets even warmer, and families travel for summer vacation, the federal government is urging drivers to share the road -- because the alternative can be deadly. Motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to use the roads as drivers do, while facing the unique safety challenges of being smaller and less...

It may still seem like something out of a science-fiction movie, but self-driving cars will likely be the norm in the coming years as the technology continues to develop and evolve. Florida lawmakers recently passed a bill legalizing autonomous vehicles. The bill is awaiting a signature from Governor Ron DeSantis. If the bill becomes law,...

Gear, focus and common sense are among motorcycle safety tips that can help in preventing accidents, injuries and deaths. Few activities simultaneously boast the fun and danger of riding a motorcycle. Savoring the freedom of the road can turn tragic if an accident occurs because of someone else’s negligence, however. That’s when reaching out to an...