Drive Safely or You May Be Caught!

With more cars on the road this week, Florida Highway Patrol will increase traffic enforcement on the state’s roadways for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Beginning Wednesday, troopers will crack down on speeders, aggressive drivers and drunk drivers.

“Unfortunately as of last year we had 46 fatalities throughout the five day period, hoping to bring that number down,” Trooper Steve Gaskins said.

In addition to all on-duty troopers, and auxiliary and reserve troopers, FHP will also use airplanes to patrol through Sunday.

“The Thanksgiving holidays are typically times of heavy traffic as people travel to spend time with their families, so we urge everyone driving on our highways during the holiday period to drive carefully,” Director of the Florida Highway Patrol Colonel John Czernis said.  “Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination safely, drive sober and buckle up on each and every trip. The holidays are a time for celebration, but we cannot forget safety behind the wheel,”  Czernis said.

If you see drunk drivers or aggressive drivers, report them!  Drivers can call *FHP (*347) to connect to the Florida Highway Patrol to report drunk or aggressive drivers.

If you or a loved one is injured in a Florida car accident this holiday weekend, it is important that you contact a personal injury attorney to discuss your rights before talking with the insurance companies.  Insurance companies have attorneys working for them--so should you!

Read more about Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Noyes and his Tampa Bay Personal Injury law firm who has been caring for clients after Florida car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bike accidents, workers' compensation claims, and other personal injury matters for over 53 years.  You may also contact Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Noyes for a free case consultation.  Although his office may be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Attorney Matthew Noyes is always available by sending an email to him.