It is a common misnomer that the pedestrian is always in the right in every interaction with a motor vehicle in the Sunshine State. Many people are told from the time they are children that pedestrians always have the right of way. However, the situation is a bit more complex than this; it is not…
Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians. More pedestrian deaths and injuries occur in Florida than just about any other state in the country. In addition, many, if not the majority, of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians also are in Florida. It is therefore no surprise that…
A pedestrian in Tallahassee was hit by three different vehicles after an accident at a busy intersection on a recent weekday morning. The accident occurred when the pedestrian was attempting to cross a multi-lane road outside of a crosswalk during morning rush hour. This is contrary to Florida law and simply not a wise idea…
Confirming what many safety experts already knew, AAA recently released a report demonstrating that although the capabilities of many new vehicles’ safety features are steadily improving, they cannot be considered reliable just yet. Specifically, the study found that the systems used by many new cars to detect pedestrians are not nearly advanced or skilled enough…
A pedestrian accident at an intersection in Palm Beach Gardens has highlighted the need for municipal authorities in Palm Beach County and in other communities throughout Florida to take steps ensuring pedestrian safety on Florida’s roadways. Intersections throughout the Sunshine State often may have broken or malfunctioning walk signals or may be closed or under…
A fatal accident in Fort Myers recently brought the issue of hit-and-run fatalities into the Florida news yet again. The accident involved a motorist who killed a mother of eight and then fled the scene of the accident on foot. Thankfully, police were able to catch the individual responsible, and he is now facing criminal…
Self-driving cars are soon headed for the streets of Florida. Self-driving vehicle manufacturer Waymo, a subsidiary of the same parent company that also owns Google, recently announced that it would begin test-driving its self-driving vehicles on Florida’s roads. The company is doing so to further refine the ability of its vehicles, and in particular the…
One central Florida city has found an inexpensive means to hopefully drastically reduce the incidence of pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles for a cheap solution. Given the state’s pervasive problem with pedestrian injuries and fatalities throughout the length and breadth of Florida, it remains to be seen if this solution could potentially resolve an issue that…
A study just released by the safety advocacy group Smart Growth America found that Florida was projected to be the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians in 2019, with eight of the ten metropolitan areas having the highest pedestrian accident fatality rates in the Sunshine State. Central Florida featured prominently in the rankings,…
Confirming what many people who walk on the road anywhere in Florida already knew about the dangers of being a pedestrian, an annual report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) examining pedestrian safety in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The GHSA examined traffic safety statistics, and specifically, the issue of…
