Traffic Violations

In Florida, police often make traffic stops when they observe or suspect drivers of moving violations. If you are pulled over, it’s important to know your rights and how you should conduct yourself. Should you roll down your window? Whenever a police officer requires...

Many states use a license point system that assigns a point value to traffic infractions, usually one to six. Each infraction adds points to the license, and too many points can get a license suspended. Florida is a state that uses a license point system that covers...

A CDL is a commercial driver's license that people need to operate a large van or truck. Every state has specific rules that are required of their drivers. Florida requires their drivers to have a good driving record and has restrictions for those with specific...

Traffic infractions in Fort Myers, Florida, are classified as moving or nonmoving, and usually add points to your license. Too many points could cause your license to get suspended, but mistakes often happen. If you think there are errors, you can obtain a copy of...

Receiving a parking ticket means paying an unwanted expense but not likely anything financially troubling. Moving violations are another matter. A Florida driver may be shocked at the high fine a traffic citation can bring. And some tickets are far costlier than...

Every state has laws against speeding to keep the roads safe, but many people still drive fast. A speeding ticket adds points to a person's license, and too many points can mean revocation. It commonly raises insurance rates, and there are several penalties a driver...

Living without a driver’s license in Florida can be extremely difficult. However, it’s the reality for a lot of people who have outstanding court debts from minor traffic infractions. Low-income people who received tickets or citations for minor traffic violations...

A combination of inexperience, recklessness and distraction can lead to a lot of teen driving accidents in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there are more than 815,000 teens licensed to drive in our state. Here are...

Even the most careful Florida drivers make mistakes from time to time. Whether it's because distracted driving is on the rise or because some traffic lights and stop signs aren't easy to see, red light violations in Florida are extremely common. If you have been cited...

In Florida and across the US, speeding violations can happen for many reasons. On May 9, a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper pulled over two drivers for traveling over 130 miles per hour. The reason both of these drivers gave for speeding was that they were hungry. One...