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 Violations
How much does a traffic ticket really cost in Florida?
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...
Is a revoked driver’s license worse than a suspended license?
You were stopped speeding and your driver’s license was revoked due to several traffic violations — some severe.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...
What are the penalties for driving without insurance in Florida?
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...
Is not using your blinker really that dangerous?
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...
Why street racing is such a serious offense
With summer comes a lot of extra free time for teens and young adults. Spurred on my movie franchises like Fast and Furious (and forgetting that they use stunt doubles and special effects), many take to street racing here in Florida and across the country. This can...
When does speeding become reckless driving in Florida?
Speeding is a civil infraction that carries a financial penalty and adds points to your license. Receiving too many speeding tickets could increase your insurance costs or even prevent you from maintaining a commercial driver's license. Reckless driving, on the other...
Don’t make the mistake of applying the Dead Red law in Florida
If you’re coming into Florida as a tourist riding your motorcycle, one law that you might be familiar with from home is the Dead Red law. A Dead Red law allows you to go through a red light if it isn’t changing after several rotations. This law applies in many states,...
How does Florida punish those accused of reckless driving?
There is unsafe driving, and then there is reckless driving. While even typically responsible people can be unsafe behind the wheel sometimes, fewer drivers engage in behavior that could count as reckless driving. Under Florida law, reckless driving involves the...
How the point system for traffic violations works in Florida
Most people have heard about getting points for driving violations, but many people do not completely understand the system. Many unusual or little-known legal issues pertain to how authorities hand out points to drivers. Some of these circumstances might seem...