The Florida Motor Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2022 went into effect on the beginning of October, decreasing the cost of gas prices throughout the state. Unfortunately, the break is over.
The one-month Fuel Tax Holiday ran Oct. 1 through today. The gas prices were as low as $3, and are now rising back up toward $4. This past month, all motor fuels were reduced by 25.3 cents per gallon.
The state of Florida has experienced positive outcomes since the tax break began. Florida has seen a two-digit price drop, and the state went from 17th least expensive gas in the nation to number five.
In order to help, Florida has offered a list of gas stations in your area that will have affordable gas prices.
State transportation officials want to lower the number killed in drunken-driving crashes on Halloween
Drunken drivers do not take a holiday, and they take the road on Halloween night, forcing families to take all safety measures when trick-or-treating.
According to National Highway Safety Administration, 175 people were killed from 2007 to 2011 due to drunken drivers on Halloween.
Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween. The lack of lighting and visibility can make it hard for drivers to see children on the road. Drunken drivers are less cautious of their surroundings. This is nationwide issue, but even more in Halloween night with all the families and children roaming the streets.
The Florida Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Program supports some strategies that target individuals driving impaired and how to spot them:
- A slowed reaction time, Limited short-term memory functions
- Decreased hand-eye coordination
- Weakened concentration
- Difficulty perceiving time and distance.
FDOT’s Impaired Driving Program helps crack down on these reckless drivers. If you have any further questions about the program call 850-414-4100 or visit FDOT Support Center.
Candy comes with concerns, Halloween safety advocates say
As we know every year trick or treating is a big deal to thousands of children and even some adults.
Even though this is such an exciting time for parent and their children, it can also be dangerous. Tampered candy is a well known problem when it comes to trick-or-treating. Parents should take the time to thoroughly look through there children’s candy to see if there is anything suspicious.
It is also important that children are noticeable during this time, to avoid cars on the road. Denise Moloney, a Hernando County public information officer, states children should wear bright costumes and adding some reflective tape to their costumes to avoid the dangers of drivers.
The City of Tampa takes some safety precautions and goes through things that we should look out for when it comes to trick-or-treating.
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