State and federal law enforcement agencies responsible for the safety of those who spend time working or just enjoying a sunny day in our coastal waters take boating under the influence (BUI) very seriously. Under Florida law, it’s illegal to operate a vessel with a...
What happens if you get a traffic ticket in Florida but don’t live there? Will you leave everything behind when you return home? These are some of the many questions you may have when you get a traffic citation as an out-of-state resident. For the most part, you will...
You can be cited for improper passing under Florida law. Many drivers don’t realize this and may not even know that they have made a mistake when they get pulled over. As a result, it’s important to know what an improper pass looks like so that you know if the charges...
Although Florida may not be the strictest state in the Union when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI), it does treat the decision to drive while one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit while a minor passenger is in the car seriously. ...
If you get a ticket from a red light camera, you may not have even realized you ran the light in the first place. You certainly didn’t get stopped, but the camera simply took a picture of your license plate as the vehicle went through. The authorities are now emailing...
You know that for safety reasons, it is necessary to wear a seat belt when driving. Originally, seat belts were added as “extra” safety measures in vehicles; however, eventually, it was mandated by law that you “buckle” up after it was discovered that wearing them...
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...
Different causes may lead to the suspension of your driver’s license. Examples include driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, not paying ticket fees or fines, too many tickets and not having insurance. Non-driving factors may also contribute to this....
You know that it is illegal to drive after drinking to the point of impairment. If your driving ability seems compromised to the police or if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, a Florida police officer could arrest you for drunk driving....
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...