Traffic Ticket Blog

Hit-and-run crashes account for 25% of pedestrian fatalities, according to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association. If you face accusations of fleeing an accident scene, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure about your next steps. Leaving the scene of an…

According to Jacksonville.com, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) says the state is home to 456,754 teen drivers. Nearly half (205,000) of these teen drivers (aged 15 to 19) had a learner’s license as of May 2024. As…

According to a survey published by Pew Research Center in January 2024, 62% of American adults say they drink alcohol. The highest number of drinkers is within the 35 to 54 age group (66%), followed by those aged 18 to 34 (58%). Drinking…

According to VISITFLORIDA.org, Florida welcomed 143 million visitors in 2024, 1.6% more than in 2023. Most folks who visit the Sunshine State do so through non-air transportation, including travel by car. In 2023 alone, 60.1% of the state’s visitors (excluding…

In 2020 alone, over 2 million citations were given to Florida drivers, according to Safer America. When you’re issued a speeding ticket in Florida, chances are the officer used either a radar or laser device to measure your speed. While…

DUI enforcement in Tampa continues to ramp up. In a recent initiative, 41 people were arrested during a weekend crackdown, highlighting how seriously local agencies take impaired driving. Even a first DUI charge can bring lasting consequences. Understanding Tampa DUI laws and checkpoint…

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida doesn’t only apply to alcohol. If you’re caught operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs, including marijuana, you can be charged with a DUI. This includes both recreational and medical marijuana, even if…

Whether it’s a speeding ticket or a failure to stop at a red light, most drivers will receive a traffic violation at some point. In July 2024, for example, almost 200 citations were given in a matter of two weeks,…

6.92% of Florida drivers get a speeding ticket every year, according to a MarketWatch study. When you receive a traffic ticket, it typically falls into one of two categories: moving violations and non-moving violations. Understanding the difference between these two types of…

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, driving under the influence accounts for 25% of motor vehicle deaths in the state. In Florida, a DUI charge involving property damage can escalate to a felony under certain conditions. While a standard DUI is…