Way back when, when people started tooling around in those crazy “horseless carriages,” it quickly became apparent that some measure of control needed to be implemented for the betterment, not to mention the safety, of society. This led to the implementation of laws that were specifically designed to address driving [...]
Florida is undoubtedly one of the most preferred vacation spots in US. Florida experiences visitors from all across the world and almost every country. The beautiful white beaches and mesmerizing landscapes along with swaying palm trees adds beauty to this tourist place. Florida on the contrary also experiences heavy [...]
Traffic Accident: What’s Next? There is not much that you will encounter on the roadways that can be as frightening as having a traffic accident. No one ever expects it so that in itself is startling. But if the traffic accident is significant, one look at a totaled vehicle that [...]
Has the Cost of a Traffic Ticket Gone Up, Or am I Crazy? Adam F., Delray Beach, FL. The cost of a Florida traffic ticket is higher than ever and that is becoming a problem for Floridians who cannot afford to pay their traffic ticket fines. With the economic troubles [...]
Today is the beginning of traffic ticket season. Kids are back in school and the tourists are at their peak in South Florida. It is also traffic ticket bonanza day for the police. The first few weeks after Christmas are some of the busiest times for traffic cops all over [...]
You will recall a few years ago I wrote several articles about the need to for tough texting while driving laws. The legislature had passed a no texting law, but it was a secondary offense. That means, after you get pulled over for speeding, if the cop sees you [...]
#1. HOW ARE SPEED LIMITS DETERMINED? In theory, speed limits are supposed to be set at what the 85th percentile is driving and below. In other words, in free flowing traffic, 85% of the people will be driving at that limit or less. This is supposed to be the [...]
As a Parent of a new Teen Driver, I have used the Parent Teen Driving Contract for my own kids. Please feel free to cut and paste this to anyone you love and edit it to your needs. I suggest after your teen reviews it and signs it, you have [...]