A previous post here recently discussed the serious impact of distracted driving. The number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers in Florida is increasing. Last year in Florida, 50,000 car accidents were caused by distracted drivers. Because April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it is important for drivers and victims to be aware of the serious consequences of distracted driving and the resources available to help victims of a distracted driving accident.
A captain with the Florida Highway Patrol recently noted it is difficult for younger drivers to be without their technological devices while driving, but that it is important that they refrain from using them while driving and reminded drivers that it is a violation of the law to drive and text. Texting while driving is a secondary offense in Florida, which means drivers can be ticketed in Florida for distracted driving if they are pulled over for another violation which would be considered a primary offense.