Planning a road trip this summer? Did you know that distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents on road trips, with cell phone use being the most common distraction? Taking your eyes off the road for 5 seconds at 55 mph is like traveling the length of a football field with your eyes closed!...Read More

According to a study from the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies, fatal car accidents are 34% more likely when it’s raining. To help keep you and your family safe on the roads this summer, check out the following rainy season driving tips. Watch out for standing water. It can be deceivingly deep and driving...Read More

Because of the climate in Florida, people can enjoy the use of swimming pools year-round.  And because of this, keeping safe while enjoying pool time should be a top priority. Pool safety is paramount when it comes to ensuring family, friends and loved ones enjoy their time in the water. It is important that swimmers...Read More

As summer and vacation months approach, more and more people are taking to the water for fun. In Florida, this is a year-round activity. Regardless of where you live, however, boating safety should always be at the top of your mind when heading out to the water. Below are some simple tips to keep in...Read More

Being involved in any car accident can be extremely stressful especially when the individual causing the accident leaves the scene.  Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents do occur and you should be aware of how to handle them if you find yourself in that scenario. If the state of Florida, the law requires drivers involved in a car...Read More

Wikipedia lists Tampa as the 48th largest city in the U.S. Tampa Bay boasts championship sports teams, world class dining, a rich arts and cultural community and plenty of recreational opportunities. While we live in the Tampa Bay region, our ‘home’ is in the local areas and communities which we serve daily.  Whether it’s Carrollwood,...Read More

Imagine you are driving home from work. You make your way to a four-way intersection and, seeing  you have the right of way, you proceed forward through the intersection. Suddenly, out of nowhere a vehicle slams into your driver’s side causing substantial damage to your car.  In addition, you immediately have pain throughout your spine,...Read More

Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 50 minutes. Fortunately, although these deaths have fallen by a third over the last three decades -more than 10,000 lives per year are still lost  per year due to the actions of a drunk driver, according to the National...Read More

In the United States, fog lights are considered accessories to vehicles and are not required. Their use, however, may be considered essential in certain driving conditions. Fog lights are installed below standard headlights and have a dimmer output, meant to create a bar of extra light on the road to assist drivers in low-visibility situations....Read More

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with the City of Tampa, has passed legislation to start construction on a protected cycle track in Downtown Tampa. This will be the first of its kind in the state and on a state road. The designated bike lane will span the north side of Jackson Street and...Read More