Do Florida laws make the roads less safe?

Many Miami motorists celebrate that Florida does not impose as many restrictions on drivers as other states. Yet perhaps this freedom is one reason why Florida has such an awful traffic safety record with a higher annual cost for auto accidents than in all but six states.

A report from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) ranked Florida as one of the most dangerous places to drive. The AHAS has a list of 16 highway safety laws that it thinks all states should implement. These are the additional regulations they believe Florida should put in place and enforce to save more lives:

If you are injured in a Miami car wreck, it can be upsetting to know that stricter laws might have prevented the crash happening. Seek legal advice to claim compensation for your injuries.