Comments on: There Were 1,495 Distracted Driving Crashes Last Year In Escambia County. Six Were Fatal.

By: Swampfox

Swampfox — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:32:05 +0000

@ David Huie
If a drivers eyes(attention) is anywhere other than
the task @ hand (driving) then it’s likely gonna end
badly ! Could it be rate increases (auto insurance )
being spread-out to everyone actually may increase
profits for insurers? Should we be happy to pay higher
rates to spread-out risk for poor risk drivers ?

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:25:46 +0000

REGARDING:
“How about raising THEIR RATES only ?”

If insurance companies (or any of us) knew who was going to have a wreck and/or die before they did it, they (or we) would either stop them before they did it or not insure them in the first place.

David for precognition

By: Swampfox

Swampfox — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:05:16 +0000

@ TB !
Me too brother ! loved to ride but it’s just too
dangerous. There are some good country rides
Out past Cantonment but have to get there first .
sold both Bikes and still miss-em !

By: Porter

Porter — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:47:07 +0000

100% agree with you, Paul.

Paul on April 3rd, 2022 7:13 am
Thanks for this story.
I wish our lawmakers would put this on par with DUI.
The end results are the same so the penalty should be also.

By: Don cooper

Don cooper — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:20:21 +0000

All of us are “LOOKY LOO RUBBER NECKERS” if we will just admit it instead of blaming every one else.

By: Bobash

Bobash — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:17:49 +0000

@ Scott Liles…

Florida is a destination state. A high percentage of the inhabitants are not true Floridians, or, just passing through. Furthermore, they bring their driving habits with them from their native states.

By: Swampfox

Swampfox — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:35:50 +0000

1500 wrecks in Escambia County ? So, our rates for auto insurance have to go up because about 1500 supposedly intelligent humans can’t pay attention? How about raising THEIR RATES only ? Looks like some big increases in Auto Insurance are headed our way ! Of course we’ll complain about those greedy Insurance Companies .

By: Scott Liles

Scott Liles — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:26:04 +0000

My wife saw somewhere that Florida was #1 in the Worst driver’s in the nation last year. I think Florida was 3rd worse this year.

By: Oversight

Oversight — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:29:10 +0000

Distracted driving is not only limited to using cellular devices as highlighted by FHP in this article. Think about it because we’ve likely seen some or even all of these: eating, using make-up, reading (book, newspaper or map), drive by window shoppers, dealing with passengers (kids), using or programing GPS, computer, or radio. And then there are always those drive by looky loo rubber neckers at a traffic crash. Doing anything that takes the driver’s attention away from the immediate task at hand is distracted driving. And it is as serious as driving under the influence.

To help with the cellular use problem, Florida needs to pass a “hands free” law, like in some other states. Make violations a primary stop offense with a hefty fine ($500 +) no excuses. If the device is in the driver’s hand, ticket them. However if the law isn’t enforced…. Well you know… it’ll be just another wink, blink and a pass to carry on as usual. Pay attention to other drivers and stay safe out there!

By: TB

TB — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:05:54 +0000

That’s why I gave up riding motorcycles, too many people with their heads down drifting over the center line making me drive off the shoulder to keep from getting killed.