Semi Trucks Monitored in Tampa Bay
Most semi truck drivers are safe drivers just trying to make a living. However, the shear size of their rigs makes their vehicles extremely dangerous when they get into an accident. For example, the Northbound lanes of US 19 at sunset road in Clearwater Florida were closed for several hours today after a car crashed into a semi tractor trailor. The impact was so severe, the car was wedged under the semi. The driver of the car was taken by Bayflight helicoptor to BayFront Medical Center and is currently listed in serious condition. There is no word on whether the driver of the semi truck caused the accident.
In an effort to try to prevent accidents like the one above, authorities have anounced they are placing an emphasis in Tampa Bay on keeping the big rigs safe. According to an article posted June 3, 2008 on http://www.myfoxtampabay.com, inspections sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance have begun in the bay area. Inspectors will be conducting roadchecks to look for all types of vehicle problems including bad breaks, bald tires, and stearing troubles. In addition, inspectors will be making sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts, have all the appropriate paper work up to date, and have not been driving longer than the manditory maximum number of hours per day.
In addition to random stops, inspecpection sites have been set up at the Interstate 4 weigh station, the Port of Tampa area, and along U.S. 98 west of Brooksville.
Scott Distasio
Clearwater Auto accident Attorney
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