Despite their growing prominence, red-light cameras continue to court significant controversy. Considered a type of automated traffic enforcement, the cameras take a picture of a motor vehicle’s license plate should a driver fail to stop at a red light. The...
Many people speed without thinking anything of it until they see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them. Once they get stopped, some may think that there’s not really a big deal about getting a speeding ticket. The fact is that one speeding ticket can...
Having a commercial driver's license is a job requirement if you hope to drive professionally. You'll have to meet Florida and federal licensing requirements to obtain a CDL and will need to maintain a safe driving record if you hope to keep your professional license....
You’re heading home after a very busy day when a car suddenly cuts you off. Now you’re angry and you begin tailgating them. They slam on the breaks and you crash into the back of their car. The police arrive and cite you for reckless driving. This scenario occurs far...
Road users in Florida are expected to drive in a responsible manner. This means operating motor vehicles with due caution and showing reasonable care to others on the road. Reckless driving is contrary to these principles. Driving practices that are “in willful or...
You try to follow the speed limit whenever you can, but it's hard to do so perfectly. Even when you're using cruise control, your car could speed up a bit going down a hill. They are going to be times when you drift over the posted limit. But what if you're just going...
Traffic tickets can cost quite a bit of money. Although the average ticket is only a few hundred dollars, more serious infractions can carry a penalty of up to $500. Traffic offenses in specific areas can lead to bigger penalties. A speeding ticket in a school zone or...
You were stopped speeding and your driver’s license was revoked due to several traffic violations — some severe. Having to get a ride to work in the morning isn’t fun — and your co-worker doesn’t like it any better. You could be wondering whether it would hurt to...
Florida state law requires that all drivers carry insurance on their vehicles. The state requires not just liability coverage in case you cause a crash that hurts someone else or damages property. There is also an obligation to carry no-fault personal injury...
One of the ways you could find yourself pulled over by the police is if you don’t use your car’s blinkers the way that you should. You need to use a blinker in a number of situations, such as if you intend to merge into a lane on the right or left, need to make a turn...
