Traffic Ticket Blog

Despite an estimated 3.2% drop in traffic deaths to 8,650 in the first quarter of 2024, car crashes continue to be a serious threat, especially when drivers are impaired. Driving under the influence is a serious punishable offense in Florida. If you’ve…

Police vehicles, ambulances, and fire trucks are lifelines in emergencies. Yet, tragically, hundreds of people die each year in crashes involving these emergency vehicles. The ‘Move Over’ law aims to ensure the safety of individuals when they are stopped on the side…

Florida’s roads have seen a 43% spike in fatal crashes over the past decade. The alarming road safety trend calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. Drivers should avoid the label of habitual traffic offender (HTO) at all costs. So, what…

At a blood alcohol concentration of .08, the risk of a vehicle crash rises. Driving with a BAC above this number puts you on the wrong side of the law anywhere in America. Calculating BAC legal limits will keep you from running afoul…

Few people set out with the intent to drive after getting impaired by alcohol or other substances. Despite that, Florida saw 38,000 DUI crashes in 2021. Statistics like these leave people wondering, “What is a DUI conviction and what kind of penalties…

If it feels like it’s easier than ever to get a ticket while driving in the Sunshine State, that’s because it is. Florida passed a law in 2023 that permits local jurisdictions to place speed cameras in school zones to automatically ticket…

Getting a reckless driving ticket can turn your world upside down. One moment, you’re cruising down the highway, and the next, you’re pulled over with flashing lights behind you. The officer hands you a ticket, and suddenly, you’re facing severe…

After a long night out, you find yourself pulled over. No breathalyzer test is administered, yet the officer is making notes, possibly building a case for DUI. Alarm bells start ringing. Is this legal? Can you be convicted of a…

If you’re a Florida resident, you’re expected to follow the law when it comes to open container laws. But are there exceptions that can save you from hefty fines or even a DUI? Join us as we look closer at…

Ever received a traffic ticket and felt your stomach drop? Whether it’s a flash of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror or a slip tucked under your windshield wiper, the onset of panic is almost immediate. What many drivers…