You probably know that driving is a privilege that can be withdrawn if you abuse it. In fact, thousands of Floridians get their driver’s licenses suspended for all manner of reasons each year. While some reasons for license suspension may be obvious, there are...
Driver’s License Suspension
How can a suspended driving license affect your livelihood?
A driving license suspension may be a slight inconvenience to some people, but it could have serious implications on the lives of others. Think about a truck driver or a delivery guy who can no longer work because of a suspended driving license. Your livelihood may be...
Which traffic violations increase your risk of license suspension?
Many Sarasota residents believe that seemingly minor traffic violations cannot put their driving license at risk. If you only violated one or two traffic laws over several years, driver’s license suspension probably will not be an issue. However, committing many...
Can you drive a golf cart on a suspended license?
For whatever reason, your driver’s license was suspended -- so you’ve had to get creative in order to get from place to place. Since golf carts aren’t exactly cars (and you’ve even seen kids driving them), are they an option? Golf carts are motor vehicles under...
When is your license at risk after a Florida traffic ticket?
Traffic citations or tickets seem merely irritating to most people. Getting stopped by the police means a disruption to your schedule, but the ticket itself may cost hundreds of dollars. It could also increase what you pay for liability insurance. The average person...
Poor vision could cost you your driver’s license
Vision is one sense that tends to change over time. Many people start out with good vision but may have it worsen as they age. Others may develop diseases, like cataracts, that make it harder for them to see clearly. Today, there are many operations and medications...
The legal facts surrounding driver license suspensions
The majority of driver license suspensions in Florida occur due to unpaid fines and fees. The loss of the ability to drive represents a significant disadvantage for individuals who need to get to work, the grocery store and medical appointments. A better understanding...
The majority of suspended licenses are not for unsafe driving
An individual might assume that drivers who had their licenses suspended lost their driving privileges due to unsafe roadway habits. This may not be the case. As noted by the advocacy group Fines and Fees Justice Center, the majority of Florida’s suspended...
What happens if you drive on a suspended license?
You could face a license suspension for various traffic infractions in Florida. If the court or the Department of Motor Vehicles suspends your license, you cannot legally drive unless you receive special permission to drive for specific purposes. According to the...
Out of state traffic offenses may cause a license suspension
Many Florida residents travel out of state for work or vacation purposes. While driving in another state, a Florida driver may receive a citation for a traffic violation. These out of state violations are serious since they can negatively impact the driving record of...