It’s widely, and cynically, believed that police give out more tickets at the end of each month to make their quota, doing their bit to keep their departments on-budget. But is this true? Well, yes, but… The fact is, for anyone who hopes to, let’s say, “bend” the law, [...]
We want to wish you a Happy and safe LABOR DAY WEEKEND. Remember, Don't Drink & Drive. But if you do, here is some good news. Budweiser and AAA have set up a program called the Tow To Go program. If you need it, they'll take the driver and [...]
Here's the basic scenario that probably puts a chill down any driver's spine. You're cruising down some unfamiliar stretch of highway and you're not paying too much attention to your speedometer. The second after you pass a billboard, you notice that a police car is parked behind it, and [...]
There are a few states in the US that are building a reputation when it comes to bad driving. A study by SmartAsset gathered data on each US state to come up with a list of the states with the worst drivers. We have all had experiences with bad [...]
According to the Sun Sentinel, school is back in session in Palm Beach County — for drivers, that means it's back to slowing down. Expect police and sheriff's deputies to look for speeders and enforce traffic laws in school zones, crosswalks and around school buses stopped for students. Slow down [...]
Reducing the possibility of getting involved in a traffic incident comes with prevention, and from this point of view, even the simple fact of avoiding traffic jams and risky situations can help. One way to receive safety tips and to prevent security issues is directly from Broward County Sherriff, by [...]
During the month of April, Florida Highway Patrol is running the “Distracted Driving Campaign”, to draw drivers’ attention to the risks of not being focused on the road. Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that not only puts drivers and passengers in danger but also pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the road. [...]
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), is partnering again with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, AAA – The Auto Club Group and the Florida [...]
I have represented hundreds of people for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and had, even more, people accused of DUI come into my office seeking representation. Then one day “Steve” walked into my office and told me a story. He was riding his moped when he came upon a DUI [...]
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has recently announced that they are joining local and national law enforcement officers for the national Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement campaign in March. This is a reminder for all Florida drivers that Florida law requires the use of seat belts by drivers, [...]