Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations for which drivers receive tickets. Many have gotten a speeding ticket for going a few miles per hour over the limit. Some may have received a ticket for traveling ten or more miles per hour over the limit. At times, when traveling at this speed, you…
As the weather finally starts to cool down in South Florida, what could be better than a cruise down Worth Avenue or a family trip to City Place? How about a weekend getaway to your favorite coastal town? If your license is suspended, all of your exciting plans can vanish. Driving with a suspended license…
In Florida, so many situations can lead to a suspended driver’s license that many drivers don’t realize their licenses have been disabled by the DMV. Often, drivers are surprised to discover that their licenses were suspended during a traffic stop for a subsequent infraction. Whether you completed driving school to resolve a previous ticket and…
Driving through the busy streets of South Florida comes with the likelihood of being pulled over by police at some point. A traffic stop can occur unexpectedly, often at the most inconvenient times—whether you’re rushing to drop your kids at swim practice or hurrying to an important meeting. If an officer observes a traffic violation,…
According to scientific studies, it can take a person anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to pick up a new habit; yet, in Florida, anyone who is convicted of three or more serious traffic offenses may be labeled a habitual traffic offender. Being labeled a habitual traffic offender, or “HTO,” can set…
There are approximately 15 million licensed drivers in Florida, yet driving remains a privilege and not a right. To get around, a person must have a clean driving record. Florida is one of 42 states and the District of Columbia in which a person can accrue points on their license for committing traffic violations. Enough…
Getting around South Florida without a valid driver’s license can feel like competing in an obstacle course on a game show, only you don’t have an audience cheering for you. The Miami metropolitan area, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, does not provide dependable mass transit, despite being the 7th largest metro area…
Hundreds of thousands of drivers in Florida lose their driving privileges each year for non-driving offenses or their inability to pay fines and fees. The State of Florida routinely suspends licenses for unpaid debts like child support and court fees. Knowing this, you may be wondering whether the state would suspend your license if you’re…
When the DMV suspends your Florida driver’s license, it takes time to adjust to a life of limited mobility. If you’re shopping around for car insurance, your license suspension will usually create additional hurdles. A suspended license makes you look like a risk to insurance companies, even if your license suspension didn’t occur over a…
Sprawling metropolitan areas and hundreds of tourist attractions make South Florida one of the most congested localities in the country. When you think of densely-populated cities, you tend to think of places with effective public transportation like New York City and Washington DC. The Greater Miami area — which includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach…
