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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
If you receive a ticket for a traffic violation in Florida, you may receive points on your driving record. State law assigns a certain number of points to each type of moving violation. Florida drivers will also receive points for violations that occur out-of-state. ...
If you hold a commercial driver's license in Florida, some traffic offenses can put your career at risk. Depending on the type of ticket, you could temporarily or permanently lose your CDL. Be aware of Florida's serious CDL violations and prepare to challenge an...
There are many reasons why you could face a driver's license suspension in Florida. Some of the reasons are for doing things you should not, such as getting too many speeding tickets, driving drunk or having other reckless driving habits. There are also some reasons...
