I-4 though Orlando

Retired JSO wrote:
I-4 listed as the most busiest and dangerous roadway in America.
I will drive US301 or US 17 when we have to go toward Interstate 4/Orlando area.

This is colloquially known as the “Haunted Highway” to Floridians, which is both the coolest and most unfortunate name ever.

I-4 is the busiest interstate in the entire country and also named as the most dangerous, based on fatalities per mile. The story goes that this interstate is haunted by a cluster of pioneering graves buried underneath a stretch of highway. The ghosts of a Yellow Fever epidemic allegedly cause radio and cellphone interference, as well as a number of car accidents.However, it’s far more likely caused by the increase in those killed by distracted driving. (Florida is the number-one state for distracted driving, and police can’t pull over drivers for this secondary offense unless they are committing a more serious crime.)

The "ban" on texting while driving was made a primary offense on July 1, 2019. BUT, Florida law enforcement agencies decided they know better than the legislature and governor and decided not to enforce the law until January 2020 to give people a chance to understand the law. In the meantime, how many accidents and perhaps deadly injuries will and have occurred due to this bone headed move?

Here's a summary of the law changes:
Section 316.305, Florida Statutes, went into effect on July 1, 2019. Motorists can be stopped and cited for texting and driving. The second part of the law, section 316.306, Florida Statutes, went into effect on October 1, 2019, in which a motorist can be pulled over and issued a warning for using wireless communications devices in a handheld manner in school and work zones. Starting January 1, 2020, motorists can be issued a citation for not using a device in a hands-free manner in school and work zones.



Back to the I-4 question--- I will take any road to get across the state except I-4. To congested,too many accidents and just plain crazy.