by admin | Jun 25, 2014 | Sinclair Law Blog, Sinclair News
Gov. Rick Scott signed a pair of bills Tuesday aimed at improving safety on Florida roads. Scott approved measures toughening penalties for drivers who leave the scenes of serious traffic accidents (SB 102) and raising the minimum age at which children can ride in...
by admin | May 7, 2014 | Sinclair Law Blog, Sinclair News
Motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway. During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May – and during the rest of the year – drivers of all other vehicles and all road users are reminded to safely...
by admin | May 29, 2013 | Sinclair News
Governor Rick Scott today 5/28/13 signed SB 52 at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, banning the use of wireless communications devices while driving. Governor Scott said, “As a father and a grandfather, texting while driving is something that...
by admin | Apr 17, 2013 | Sinclair News
On 4/16/13, the Florida Senate voted 46-0 on a bill creating Florida Statute 316.305. This statute creates the "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" providing legislative intent, prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless...
by admin | Apr 1, 2013 | Sinclair News
Sinclair Law Offices and Matt’s Casbah are excited to announce the upcoming “Bikes of Days Gone By” antique motorcycle show, to take place in historic downtown Melbourne in front of Matt’s Casbah on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Motorcycle...
by admin | Nov 15, 2012 | Sinclair News
Aggressive driving is a major concern of the American public and a real threat to the safety of all road users. In a survey conducted by the AAA Foundation, nearly 9 in 10 respondents said they believed aggressive drivers were a “somewhat” or “very serious” threat to...