Florida
Florida’s “Move Over Law” adds a major change for 2014 of which drivers in Jacksonville and North Florida should be aware.Most Florida motorists already know the “Move Over Law” requires them to slow down or move over when they see flashing red or blue lights on the side of the road. Beginning January 1, 2014, […]
From Jacksonville.com: A 35-year-old pedestrian was in non-life-threatening condition after getting hit by an SUV at around 2:45pm on December 3, 2013 in the 10600 block of San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville. A 57-year-old woman was killed and her daughter were injured as they were walking near the same location in September 2013. The man […]
You may have heard of “Black Friday,” and even taken part in the whirlwind of shopping that typically takes place on the day after Thanksgiving each year—and sometimes on Thanksgiving Day itself! But have you ever heard of “Blackout Wednesday?” Unfortunately, law enforcement in Florida and all over the country have become very familiar with […]
Thousands of commuters drive to Jacksonville or Duval County every day. Many are going to work, while others are just enjoying the beauty of the city or its fantastic sites and activities, like the Jacksonville Zoo, the Jacksonville “Hands-On” Children’s Museum, or the gorgeous views at Jacksonville Beach. But many of these people don’t live […]
From Jacksonville.com: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now offers those involved in minor traffic accidents an online portal designed specifically for drivers involved in crashes that do not warrant a police report. The online reporting form is available at www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/CrashReport. This online form was designed to facilitate the process of submitting required accident […]
From Jacksonville.com: Jacksonville city planners designed the city with its growing number of fast-moving vehicles in mind. They did not consider, however, the growing number of aging Americans born during the “Baby Boom,” who are also continuing to “get around,” often on foot. This has led to a serious, largely overlooked problem: Older pedestrians simply […]
From First Coast News: Esther Ohayon, 57, and her daughter Orly Ohayan, 16, were struck by a car while they were walking at the intersection of San Jose Boulevard and Haley Road on their way to the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville on September 13, 2013. Sadly, Ms. Ohayan was killed in the incident, and her […]
If you are a resident of Duval County, FL, you probably received a “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” from the county around mid-August, 2013. This document is also known as a “Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notice.” This notice is NOT a bill, but simply an estimate of your taxes based on tax rates proposed by the […]
Flashing lights and sirens directly behind your car may seem like enough “identification.” But if you ever feel you have reason to double check the identity of a police officer, you have the legal right to do so. Consider this September 9, 2013 story from First Coast News: CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — First Coast News got […]
From News4Jax: Intersections with the Most Car Accidents in Jacksonville! “In 2012, Jacksonville’s top 25 High Frequency Crash (HFC) intersections were responsible for 4 accidents per day. That number leaps to approximately 39 accidents per day, or just over 14k car accidents per year according to a Florida Highway Safety 2009 report, if we include […]