Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that an average of 3,500 people die yearly from distracted driving instances. While you may not be guilty of careless driving, you can likely admit you’ve previously driven while distracted behind the...
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Driving With an Expired License in Florida: Ticket for an Expired Drivers License (6 Months or Less) – Florida Ticket Firm
Driving With an Expired License in Florida: Ticket for an Expired Drivers License (6 Months or Less) Florida law requires you to have a valid driver's license to drive in the state. That means if your Florida driver's license has expired, you’re not legally allowed to...
How to Check If You Got a Red Light Ticket in Florida
Are red light tickets legal in Florida? It turns out they sure are. In fact, as of June 30, 2021, the state of Florida has 485 active red light cameras. And data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) department shows it issued more than 1 million...
Are Red Light Cameras Legal In Florida?
A red light camera captures photo or video evidence of potential traffic violations at road intersections. If the traffic light turns red before your car clears the intersection, you could get a red light camera citation. However, the concern for most people is the...
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...
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...
5 common traffic violations made by teen drivers
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting accomplishment for any teen. But when you are a new driver, you may be more likely to violate certain traffic laws. Not only can violating traffic laws lead to tickets, but it can also lead to crashes. Car crashes are the...
If You Don’t Know About Traffic Laws, Consider These Things
Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket? What happened in that situation? Did you pay for it? Did you know that when you get a traffic ticket and hire a lawyer to fight for your case? When it comes to traffic ticket lawyers, there certain things that you need to know...
Preparation Is Crucial: Understanding the Process of Traffic Ticket Dismissal
Millions of traffic tickets are issued every year in the US. Depending on the state, an offender can get a penalty cost ranging between $150 and $2000. Speeding violations in Florida are not any less strict as they carry fines of up to $500. If you happened to commit...
Pedal to the Metal: How to Find and Hire Your First Traffic Court Attorney
Statistics show that out of the 196 million drivers in the United States, about 41 million will receive a speeding ticket each year. This is almost 112,000 tickets a day. The average cost of a ticket is about $152, and this translates to over six trillion dollars paid...