If a Florida police officer flashes lights to pull you over in traffic, your heart might start to beat a little faster. Perhaps you’re worried about getting points on your license for speeding because you’ve already had a ticket or two. If an officer approaches your...
Florida’s Traffic Ticket Law Blog
Blog
Did your child flee the scene after a collision?
Many Florida parents can relate to feeling anxious and worried when the teenagers in their households become licensed drivers. There is an inherent risk associated with all motor vehicle travel, whether driving or riding as a passenger. If your child is involved in a...
A guilty plea won’t necessarily resolve DUI issues
If you’ve ever been pulled over by a Florida police officer in a traffic stop, you know how disconcerting and stressful such situations can be. Perhaps you forgot to put a new bulb in your headlight or the officer claims to have recorded your speed above the posted...
What happens when drivers accept plea deals for DUI?
A DUI in Tampa, Florida, is a serious charge in that comes with stiff penalties, such as fines and jail time. A prosecutor may approach the driver and ask if they would rather take a plea deal. It helps to understand what happens when making a plea deal. Basics of DUI...
Consequences of unpaid traffic citations
Some Florida residents may not think much of not paying a traffic ticket or ignoring a summons to appear in traffic court, but both actions can cause serious consequences. Motorists who consider non-compliance with the traffic court process should consider the...
How penalties rise depending on speed limit
A speeding ticket can give you points on your driver's license, raise your insurance rates and result in a fine. As you're deciding how to proceed after receiving a traffic ticket, it's helpful to know the potential penalties. In Florida, traffic ticket penalties rise...
How do points work on a driver’s license?
After years of having a clean driving record, you might have received several traffic tickets over a short period. Depending on the space between your citations, you will likely fear whether your next one will cause you to lose your driver’s license. In Florida, each...
Issued a ticket? You have a right to a defense
If you get a ticket for speeding or another offense, you’re not alone. Thousands of people receive tickets every year in Florida. In fact, there were almost 3 million tickets issued by Florida’s law enforcement officers in 2017. The types of traffic offenses that...
The increased risks of driving off after causing a crash in Florida
People often panic in the moments after a collision. It's common to catastrophize, meaning to assume the worst possible outcome in the moment after a traumatic experience like a car crash. If you have already had tickets or other crashes on your record, you may worry...
The impact of a traffic violation on your life
Every time you take to the road in the state of Florida you’re at risk of making a mistake that results in a traffic violation. While this isn’t typically a serious crime, it can still impact your life nonetheless. Once you understand the potential impact of a traffic...