You can drive for miles in Orlando and believe that you are abiding by all traffic laws when, without warning, you receive notice of a Florida red light camera ticket. If you receive a red light camera ticket in the mail, you might assume that the easiest thing to do is to pay the ticket…
Getting stopped for drunk driving and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida can be an anxiety-inducing experience. It is extremely important for anyone who is facing DUI charges in Florida—whether as a first-time offender or as someone with previous DUI charges—to understand how DUI charges work, and what the repercussions can be….
If you are facing traffic charges for driving without a valid driver’s license in Florida, you are likely wondering what the maximum penalties are that you could be facing. The maximum penalties for driving without a valid driver’s license depend upon the specific offense and whether you have faced other recent traffic offenses in the…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 24, 2019) – Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill on Friday, May 17th toughening Florida’s prohibitions on texting while driving. Starting January 1, 2020, Florida police can stop and ticket drivers for texting while they’re behind the wheel of a moving car, with limited exceptions. Drivers can still use their phone…
Consuming alcohol or taking drugs before getting behind the wheel of a car is never a good idea – not only is driving while intoxicated or impaired extremely unsafe, but also illegal, too. If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in Florida, it’s important that you understand the penalties for a first-time…
When two motor vehicles are involved in a crash in Florida, or when a motor vehicle and another object or person collide, stopping at the scene and exchanging information is critical. Indeed, not only is the exchange of information important for the purpose of filing a motor vehicle accident insurance claim, but it is also…
If you’ve faced numerous traffic penalties or have been convicted of a major traffic offense, such as a DUI, your driver’s license may have been suspended. If your driver’s license has been suspended, it’s very important that you refrain from driving; driving with a suspended license can result in additional penalties and consequences. If you’re…
Red light cameras are found in numerous locations throughout Florida. And if you drive through a red light, even if a police officer doesn’t witness the offense, the camera may catch you in the act, and you may be issued a red light ticket as a result. Running a red light in our state is…
Florida loves red light tickets. They are an easy stream of revenue for the state, allowing them to catch drivers running a red light and extract traffic fines out of motorists. However, unlike with other tickets, no police officer will be handing the red light ticket over to you. For that reason, you might not…
Driving deserves your full attention. Unfortunately, many motorists are too distracted or careless when they get behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Because of this, innocent victims are injured in collisions that were entirely avoidable. If you commit careless driving in Florida, you’ll get a ticket and probably have points added to your driving…