Traffic Violations

There are two different types of offenses that you can be charged with while driving, which are primary and secondary offenses. The way that the police can enforce these is much different. For a secondary offense, the police can only add this to your charges if they...

Reckless driving in any form is a criminal offense in Florida. Depending on the circumstances of your case, an indictment and a conviction can lead to a variety of consequences, including fines, suspension of your driver’s license and jail time.  Florida law defines...

You certainly know that you can get a speeding ticket if the police catch you going well over the speed limit. If you go by a police officer at 90 miles per hour on the interstate, you probably start thinking about how you’re about to get pulled over right away. But...

Most people would admit to having driven less than optimally at some point. Yet that does not necessarily mean they were driving recklessly. If the police charge you with reckless driving, it is crucial to understand exactly what that means. If they have overstretched...

Police officers conduct traffic stops to try to ensure the streets stay safe. They can’t just pull people over for no reason. Instead, they need to have reasonable suspicion or see something that violates Florida’s motor vehicle code.  Without a proper reason to pull...

In an emergency situation, the very last thing you may be worried about is the speed limit. You know that you need to get help or you need to get to another location, and you’re just going to do it as fast as possible. If that means driving 70 miles an hour in a...

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...