Traffic Violations

Getting a traffic ticket for speeding or running a red light may not seem like a big deal. After all, you can pay the fine and put everything behind you. However, there is more than meets the eye. A traffic ticket can have other undesirable effects beyond the fine....

Florida law requires liability and no-fault personal injury protection insurance from every driver. To register your vehicle or drive it on Florida roads, you have to maintain insurance coverage. You have to present evidence of your coverage during traffic stops and...

Florida isn’t called the “Sunshine State” for no reason. The weather is bright for much of the year and both residents and visitors take full advantage of this.  However, there are some downsides to the sun’s rays, particularly if you are driving. Many road users opt...

It’s not every day that you find yourself in a car accident. So, it can be unexpected when you are involved in a car crash – especially when you have places you need to be. If you were recently in a crash, you may not have stayed around long enough to do your due...

The definitions used for some traffic offenses are straightforward. Speeding, for example, occurs when a driver operates a motor vehicle at higher speeds than the posted limit for the road. Other traffic offenses are more interpretive. They leave the classification of...

The majority of drivers manage to get to their destinations safely each day. Nonetheless, road traffic collisions do happen and the consequences of these can be serious.  It’s not always easy knowing how to respond after a collision. You may be filled with adrenaline...

You know that you're supposed to wear a seat belt when you drive your car. Seat belts began as additional safety technology, but they became something that was mandated by law in an effort to reduce the number of fatal crashes every year. But people often assume that...

Your license has been suspended due to previous traffic infractions, so you no longer have it. You know that this means that you're not supposed to drive until the suspension is lifted and you regain your license again. But then an emergency situation occurs. For...

Reckless driving has a broad definition under Florida law. Anyone using a motor vehicle to flee from the police during an active pursuit will likely face reckless driving charges. Police officers can also arrest someone for reckless driving if they believe that the...

If you get pulled over by a police officer for speeding, keep the encounter on a professional level. Flying off the handle or acting miffed might make a ticket more likely, although those reactions are certainly very human and understandable. Knowing what to do (and...