THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Florida enacted a law that allows law enforcement in the state to penalize drivers who are caught texting and driving, though it won’t ban drivers from phone usage altogether.
On October 1, drivers in a designated school crossing, school zone, or an active work zone will be prohibited from using electronic devices unless they do so in a hands-free manner.
Some travelers in Miami have been leaving cars at gas stations that had run out of fuel for customers.
Vehicle thefts in Florida fell 4.1% to 41,119 vehicles in 2018, but the crime remains a significant problem, according to law enforcement officials.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has signed legislation into law that makes texting behind the wheel a primary traffic offense. Only three states now categorize it as a secondary offense.
After reaching an agreement with the Senate, the Florida House recently passed legislation that would make texting while driving a primary instead of a secondary offense in the state.
Electric power utilities mobilized a team of more than 35,000 workers from 27 states and Canada to restore power safely and as quickly as possible.
Merchants Fleet Management has named three regional sales managers for its newly-formed Southeast region in Steve Merkel, Jake Brunner, and Jessica Bruning, the fleet management company has announced.
Texas led the nation in distracted driving deaths in 2017, as 366 people lost their lives as a result of an inattentive driver, according to the National Safety Council’s analysis of 2017 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
For the second year in a row, South Florida leads the state in vehicle thefts, many of which can be prevented if drivers ensure the vehicle is locked.