Traffic Ticket Blog

When you can skip court, and when not showing up can hurt your case. Getting a traffic ticket in Florida doesn’t usually feel like a big deal. A citation. A fine amount. A deadline at the bottom of the paper.…

DUI traffic stops in Florida are only lawful when police have reasonable suspicion or probable cause based on specific, observable facts, and stops that lack a valid legal basis can be challenged in court. Many DUI cases hinge not on sobriety…

If you’re suspected of drunk driving, several different authorities can legally arrest you for a DUI in Florida. City police officers, county sheriffs, Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and other authorized law enforcement officers all have the power to investigate impairment, establish…

You can get out of a red light camera ticket in Florida if the evidence is unclear, the camera malfunctioned, legal requirements weren’t met, or someone else was driving your vehicle. You can contest the ticket and avoid paying the fine by challenging…

A Florida traffic ticket can sometimes be dismissed due to officer error, but only when the mistake is legally significant. Errors such as incorrect vehicle details, citing the wrong statute, or failing to follow required procedures may weaken the case.…

For those wondering, “Can you refuse a field sobriety test in Florida?”, the answer is yes, you can. Standardized field sobriety tests (FSTs) aren’t mandatory, and saying no to them is one of the traffic stop rights of motorists. You should also…

Being arrested for DUI is always a stressful experience. That said, knowing what to do and say in this situation will be a big help in protecting your rights. Why is this important? Simple: a DUI stop in Florida is a…

From higher auto insurance premiums to hundreds of dollars in traffic violation fees and fines and driving points on license records, these are the hidden costs of traffic tickets in Florida. Failure to satisfy citations can lead to even more expenses, as…

Respiratory care is a vital part of modern medicine. From oxygen therapy and nebulizers to CPAP machines and ventilators, respiratory services and equipment help millions of patients breathe easier. Unfortunately, that same complexity also creates opportunities for fraud. Respiratory fraud in healthcare isn’t…

Speeding in a school zone or speeding in a construction zone doesn’t just lead to higher fines. It can immediately affect your Florida license through added points and potential insurance increases. School-zone and construction-zone violations often carry doubled penalties, meaning just one…