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- Nightmare on I-75, what can we learn from it? Gainesville and Ocala accident attorney gives his advice to motorists and the State of Florida.
- Recent ATV Fatalities Serve As a Tragic Reminder – ATV’s are recreational vehicles that should not be taken recreationally. Gainesville accident attorney explains.
- Student Injured in Marion County Bus Accident Reminds Us To Pay Attention To The Road and Know When to Stop for a Bus.
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- 11 Deaths on Sunday's I-75 TragedyPosted on 2/1/2012
- Two ATV Fatalities In One Weekend in Levy CountyPosted on 1/18/2012
- Driver Faces Charges For Hitting Horse and RiderPosted on 1/13/2012
- National Teen Driver Week Urges Parental Involvement - Every Week of the YearPosted on 11/21/2011
- Newly Proposed Florida PIP Legislative Bill (Senate Bill 1930) SummaryPosted on 11/19/2011
- Upcoming Time Shift Should Raise Concerns About Safe Driving During Twilight HoursPosted on 11/2/2011
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- Ocala Accident Attorney Explains Equestrian Laws and Rules for Riding on Roadways and Public Lands, and Laws For Motorists.
- Parents of Teen Drivers - Do You Know The Mistakes Young Drivers Commonly Make?
- Gainesville Accident Attorney Explains The Basics of School Bus Safety for Both Drivers and Students
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Seat Belt Use Now A Primary Offense in Florida
Posted on May 26, 2009
Starting on June 30th, Florida drivers can be pulled over by police for not buckling up. Signed on May 6th by Governor Crist, Florida is now the 28th state to have primary offense safety belt laws. Previously, drivers could be only ticketed for not wearing their seat belts if they were pulled over for another offense, such as speeding. The new law allows police officers to stop vehicles whose drivers appear to be neglecting the use of their safety belts. The ticket for this nonmoving violation will remain at $30.
The law, known as the Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Law, named after two girls who died in separate car crashes while not wearing their seatbelts, makes the state eligible for $35 million in soon-to-expire federal grants.
Research has shown that drivers are 13 percent more likely to buckle up if they can be pulled over for not wearing their safety belts. Crist and co-sponsor Rep. Rich Glorioso, R- Plant City, said it was "common sense" to enforce seat belt laws.
"This bill will save lives," Crist said. "That's what is important."
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I am local Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, and I strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of and/or recovery from a serious accident.
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