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...
Doral, Florida, is only about 14 short miles from Miami Beach, making this popular destination easily accessible. It is also close to other recreational waterways. As you might expect, boating is a popular activity for residents and visitors alike. It may surprise you...
You are driving home after an evening out with family and friends when you suddenly see red and blue lights flashing through your rear-view mirror. You are stopped and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. However, to convict you, the prosecution must...
Everyone has heard a story of somebody getting pulled over while speeding to the hospital. Often, it's a case where a man is bringing his wife to the hospital because she has gone into labor and is about to have a child. The man has decided that speed is more...
Drivers in Florida are required to follow the state’s traffic laws. Failing to comply with these can lead to citations. This state uses a graduated system for determining when a person’s driver’s license should be suspended. Besides the accumulation of points, there...
In Florida, there are many reasons why drivers may lose their licenses through a suspension or revocation. If you lose your license, then you will need to take steps to seek a reinstatement once the appropriate time period has passed. Here is more information on why...
The Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police officers have the right to detain you or to search you only when the situation meets certain legal criteria. There are different rules for different scenarios, and police officers monitoring...
To legally drive in Florida, you need to have a driver's license at the very least. If you have your own vehicle, you have to obtain liability insurance and register the vehicle with the state. Getting pulled over while driving without being in compliance with state...
Changing lanes and passing other drivers on the road is a normal thing. A motorist can change lanes and pass another driver when in a hurry to beat a deadline, evade traffic or avoid a distraction. Sometimes, changing lanes can be so instinctive that you barely...
If you get a speeding ticket, you may just assume that you have no choice but to pay. A lot of people think of speeding tickets as a guaranteed obligation that they can't really fight. Is this accurate? Or are there some ways that you could challenge a speeding...
