Barring an unexpected veto, Florida will soon have a new texting and driving law. Here’s a look at the bill that passed the Legislature during last week’s flurry of votes. Texting and driving was already illegal in Florida. How does the new bill change the law? According to the [...]
Well, we are the #3 State in population, so it makes sense that we are 3rd in the most Speeding Tickets given out nationwide. Hot Cars gives us the 20 Unusual Rules Every Driver Breaks (Without Knowing It). Click HERE. And from Car Scoops. Florida Man Arrested For Going [...]
Florida is poised to join the majority of other states in cracking down on texting while driving by making it a primary offense, according to the Sun Sentinal. The Florida House voted 104-9 on Tuesday in favor of toughening state law to allow police to pull over drivers who [...]
Don’t let the rain coming down tempt you to turn on your hazard lights. Florida officials say they’re to be used for stopped vehicles only. As storms move through Palm Beach County on Tuesday, some drivers will turn to their tried-and-true method of letting others know they are moving [...]
There are few unofficial rules of the road and one of biggest is don’t pass a police officer unless it’s necessary. Orlando’s News 6 focused on this subject as part of their “Ask Troop Steve” segment and the former state trooper and public affairs officer for the Florida Department [...]
If lads and lasses tip back too many green beers at St. Patrick's Day parties, don't get behind the wheel and drive drunk. Instead, arrive alive using a designated driver, cab, Uber or a free tow home with AAA's Tow to Go program starting Friday, March 15 through 6 [...]
SHOOTING SOMEONE THE middle finger might be rude, but it's also constitutionally protected, a federal appeals court in Michigan ruled Wednesday. In a 3-0 decision, the court ruled that a Michigan woman's rights were violated when she was given a speeding ticket after flipping off a police officer in [...]
Auto insurance database would improve police ability to catch uninsured drivers “Can you go ahead and give me your license, registration and insurance card, please?” That question never signals happy times. Almost always it’s asked of a driver pulled over for a traffic infraction or involved in a crash. [...]
TOP 10 TRAFFIC TICKET FACTS: Total number of people who receive a speeding ticket everyday-100,000. Speeding tickets issued in a year-41, 000, 0000. One out of 5 drivers is issued speeding tickets. Cost of a speeding ticket is $250-$350. Total money amassed through speeding ticket fine is $7,150,000,000. Average [...]