Do you need to defend yourself for driving too slowly?
Did you know that you could be given a traffic ticket for driving too slowly? In Florida, speed limits vary between around 30 miles per hour up to 70 mph throughout the state. If you go too far above the speed limit, you could face a speeding ticket. If you go too...
Avoid points on your license to save money and protect your rights
When you get a speeding ticket or are cited for violating a traffic law, you might not think it’s a big deal. Most people just think that they can pay the fine and move on without any further implications. The reality is a little more complex. A single traffic ticket...
In trouble with the law out of your home state? Get help
As a tourist, you never want to face criminal charges somewhere you’re not from. It can be a major hassle that requires you to come back to the area for hearings or a trial. You’re not somewhere you’re familiar, so it’s not surprising that an arrest or accusations of...
Should you fight that a speeding ticket?
You were traveling a little faster than you wanted to because the driver behind you was tailgating. You sped up well over the speed limit to move over and get out of the way. As you merged into the other lane, you passed a police officer. You slowed down back to the...
Why do people defend against traffic tickets in court?
Florida law enforcement officials at both the state and municipal levels issue countless traffic tickets every day. Doing so both generates revenue and reinforces the idea that drivers must comply with posted road sign and traffic laws. Many people who receive a...
Off-duty driving mistakes can affect your commercial license
Driving for a living means performing an often thankless and tiring job that has long hours and a demanding schedule. It also means that you will often have to fulfill the same duties that you do for work while living your daily life off the job. As someone with a...
What happens if you get caught driving with a suspended license?
One of the ways that the state of Florida penalizes individuals for a number of issues, ranging from a criminal arrest to an unpaid fine, is through the suspension of their driver's license. Most of the time, a person receives an in-person notification or a letter...
Surprising number of teens think driving high is legal – and safe
A recent survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) revealed some unexpected information about people's perceptions of driving under the influence of marijuana. Fully one third of teen surveyed said they thought driving while...
