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It’s Hit and Run Awareness Month. Last year, in Florida there were almost 105,000 hit-and-run crashes. Just over 1,000 resulted in serious injuries and 266 crashes had deaths. Of the fatal crashes last year 144 were pedestrians and 50 were…

Join the State College of Florida, Manatee County Sheriff's Office and Florida Department of Transportation for the 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety, a free, family -friendly interactive touch-a-truck, health and safety event in Bradenton, FL on February 15, 2025…

Distracted Driving Awareness Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS,…

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is actively promoting the installation of modern roundabouts throughout the state highway system due to their proven safety and operational benefits. Currently, there are approximately 20 roundabouts operating on the state highway system and…

Florida has more than 800,000 registered teen drivers (ages 15 to 19), according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration.  West Florida is one of the top regions of the state where young males live that are involved in…