When you’re in a hurry, it’s frustrating to be stuck behind a bus. That’s probably why so many drivers ignore the red lights on a school bus when they start flashing and pretend they don’t even see the “Stop” sign as it starts to extend. What’s the harm in passing the...
To most people, a traffic ticket is a simple annoyance. There is the temporary frustration of dealing with police during the traffic stop itself, followed by the financial pain of paying the fine. What people don't always realize is that the citation won't just cost...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...