As one of the 15 million drivers in the state of Florida, you can probably relate to the uneasy feeling of getting a speeding ticket. 70 mph is the maximum speed limit according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. With the embarrassment of flashing red...
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Speeding Ticket
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...
Florida’s Most Dangerous Roads and Highways
Over one million people die in road crashes every year. If you live in Florida, you know the Sunshine State is home to some of the most dangerous roads. Lots of people live in and visit Florida but there’s very little road space, even in big cities such as Tampa. Mix...
Speed Costs: How Much Is a Speeding Ticket in Florida
Can you actually afford your need to speed? Florida is a pretty big state, and it’s tempting to speed down the road to your next destination. However, a speeding ticket in Florida may cost way more than you bargained for. By understanding more about the possible...
Top States in America That Write the Most Speeding Tickets
We all know how it goes. You see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. You pull over and hope the lights are for anybody but you. Sometimes you’re right, and the police are after some other driver. Every once in a while, though, it is you. A police officer...
Is It Worth Fighting a Speeding Ticket? 10 Things to Consider
You’re cruising along the highway with nary a care in the world, windows down, bumping your favorite artist. All of a sudden, you see something out of the corner of your eye in your rearview mirror. Your heart sinks. Frantic, flashing blue lights now fill your mirror....
Operation Southern Shield: Florida Cracks Down on Speeding Motorists
Floridians received more than 187,000 speeding tickets last year. Speeding was a factor in nearly nine percent of fatal crashes. Statistics like those are what prompted law enforcement agencies in Florida and four other southern states to launch an annual operation to...
What Happens If You Don’t Pay a Speeding Ticket?
Did you get a speeding ticket recently? Are you willing to settle the fine but cannot do so at the moment? As simple as it may seem, failing to pay a parking ticket may lead to more headaches in the future. Believe it or not, over seven million Americans have...
Can You Go to Jail for Speeding in Florida?
According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, Floridians racked up over 187,000 speeding tickets last year. Even though speeding in Florida is a non-criminal offense, experts note that police officers in Florida tend to give out speeding...
Is Speeding a Felony in Florida?
Speeding is the second most common cause of accidents in America. Generally speaking, a speeding ticket does not warrant an arrest. However, there are certain circumstances under which you can be arrested. According to the Florida DMV, millions of traffic citations...