Traffic Ticket Blog

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…

Over 35% of adults in Florida currently own guns, according to the RAND Corporation, with only Texas exceeding that number for firearm licenses in the US. However, these firearm rights do not extend to felons, and with Florida’s strict DUI laws, you could…

Each year, millions are injured in car accidents, according to the US Department of Transportation. Many of these incidents are preventable but are the result of reckless driving. Law enforcement doesn’t limit these charges to thrill-seekers on the highway. They affect…

In a recent YouGov poll, 5% of drivers said the average driver in their state was terrible. Only 1% ranked themselves as terrible. It’s easy to get overconfident, even about the most basic driving tasks. Improper turning is an underrated but all…

Getting pulled over is nerve-wracking. Getting pulled over on federal property? That’s a whole different kind of panic. Most people assume a DUI is just a state-level issue, something you can handle like any other ticket or misdemeanor. But DUI arrests on…

In 2022, a person lost their life in a drunk driving accident every 39 minutes, resulting in over 13,000 fatalities across the United States, according to SafeHome.org. Despite a slight decline from the previous year, these numbers underscore the devastating consequences of…

In a recent YouGov poll, 47% of drivers rated themselves excellent, while only 1% said they were terrible. In the eyes of the law, the quality of your driving is based on a points system. Every infraction you’ve ever gotten is tallied…