Can motorists challenge a traffic ticket in Florida?
Receiving a traffic ticket can be frustrating, especially if a motorist believes it was issued unfairly. Fortunately, the Sunshine State’s law allows drivers to challenge traffic citations. Whether it’s a speeding ticket or a red light violation, understanding the...
Why should you bother to fight a traffic ticket? Is it worth it?
Most people who get a traffic ticket pay the fine and move on. Unfortunately, they may be missing out on a chance to overcome the ticket without facing costly fines and other consequences. Fines for traffic violations can quickly accumulate until you owe a substantial...
Drivers claim that Florida’s “loud music” law is applied unfairly
If you’re vacationing here in Florida, or even if you live here, you might be in for a surprise if a police officer tells you the reason they pulled you over is that your music was too loud and then hands you a ticket. The law applies not only to those in cars and...
How do police officers find Florida speeders?
At one time, the police had to rely on their visual observations to detect speeding motorists. What they witness still plays a role in speed enforcement. However, today, police have a technological advantage. Below, we will discuss some high- and low-tech speed...
How long do Florida traffic points stay on someone’s record?
Every Florida traffic stop could potentially lead to a citation or ticket. Police officers can write a ticket for traffic infractions ranging from speeding to failing to stop at a red light. Many people automatically pay their tickets despite having the theoretical...
Traffic violations can end the careers of commercial drivers
Commercial transportation work is one of the best-paid blue-collar professions people can pursue in Florida. Individuals with certain additional training and a commercial driver's license (CDL) can potentially command a six-figure salary operating a semi-truck....
Drivers say loud music law means more searches, racial profiling
We’ve seen multiple examples around the country of traffic stops for non-safety-related infractions that turn deadly for those in the vehicle and sometimes for officers. Many of those who object to these “pretextual” stops say motorists of color are disproportionately...
The hidden costs of traffic tickets: How they affect your wallet
Getting a traffic ticket is never a pleasant experience, but it's more than just the ticket you should worry about. There are several hidden costs associated with traffic tickets that can hit you where it hurts - your wallet. The financial impact of a traffic ticket...
How many traffic tickets will it take to lose a driver’s license?
A traffic stop resulting in a citation often feels like a major inconvenience. Someone who is headed to work or an important meeting could end up delayed on the side of the road for 20 minutes or even longer and will likely drive away with an expensive ticket. It is...
3 traffic ticket defenses that can protect you
A traffic violation can negatively affect your driving record. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has a detailed points system for drivers in the state. Violations result in different points. For instance, reckless driving gives a driver 4 points...
