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Distracted Driving Causes Five-Car Crash Injuring Two

A driver allegedly spilled his coffee which caused him to hit another vehicle and then set off a chain reaction with three other vehicles. According to Police, the accidente happened around 10:30 Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in the southbound lanes of I-75 between Fowler Avenue and I-4 in Tampa.

The driver of a Chevy Express told police that he spilled his coffee and looked down, and when he looked up, the cars in front of him had stopped. Police say that he then swerved into a center lane and hit a flatbed truck. Then a Chevrolet Camaro struck him The Express kept going across the lanes and hit a Dodge Durango before coming to a rest.

In all, the accident damaged five vehicles and sent two people to Tampa Bay General Hospital, one with serious injuries. It’s unknown at this time if the driver of the Express will be charged, and officers say that the accident is still under investigation.

Distracted Driving

When we think of distracted driving, we think of someone on their phone or texting while driving. While this is trending upward at an alarming rate, there are still “old school” ways to be distracted. According to a study by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, in 2017, there were almost 3,200 people killed by distracted driving, and almost another 500,000 were injured in 1.5 million crashes related to distracted driving.

That’s a lot of crashes and injuries that can be avoided by paying attention. Some of the ways other than cell phone use people are distracted are:

• Spilled food,
• Putting on makeup/combing hair
• Drowsy driving,
• Adjusting radio/CD player
• Talking/interacting with car occupants

Cell Phone Distracted Driving

Of course, the number one distracted driving cause is cell phone use. The NTHSA puts the number of distraction fatalities due to cell-phone use at 53 percent of all distraction fatalities. That means almost 1,800 of those deaths were caused by cell phones.

Why is cell phone use the culprit for such a high percentage? There are several reasons:

• Younger and less experienced drivers are more likely to text and drive.
• Looking at a text takes 5 seconds, the time it takes to travel the length of a football field if going 55.
• Drivers are more likely to use their cell phone multiple times on a trip.
• There are levels of distraction such as reading a text versus responding.

Types of Distracted Driving Injuries

When a driver is distracted, they are less likely to slow down, and thus speed becomes a factor in the crash. When this happens, there are some common injuries that happen in distracted driving crashes.

• Thoracic Spine Injury (Whiplash)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Concussion/Other head injuries
• Broken arms/legs
• Compression injuries
• Deep Contusions/Lacerations

Do I need an Auto Accident Attorney?

If you’ve been injured by a distracted driver, the best thing to do is to talk to our equipo de lesiones personales. Insurance companies have a job to do, and that is to pay you as little as they can so they can make money. Don’t talk to an insurance agent of one of their high-rise attorneys until you’ve spoken to an attorney you can trust to tell you the truth.

RHINO Lawyers are the Tampa Auto Accident Lawyers that take Insurance Companies and Bullies “head-on!” We describe our bold modern approach to “Accident & Personal Injury Law” and “Our Personal Mission” to empower Florida’s families to “Take Charge!”

¿Lesionado en un accidente con un auto robado en Clearwater, FL?

A man stole a BMW from a gas station and sped down the street and struck another car. As a result, he injured himself and both occupants of the second BMW. According to a Clearwater police officer at the scene, the man was with a friend at a gas station and had been drinking. Then he jumped in his friend’s vehicle and sped off before crashing. He fled the scene on foot and hid in a nearby hotel where police captured him. He is facing multiple charges including grand theft auto, DUI with serious bodily injury, and fleeing the scene of a crash with serious injuries. All these are felonies in the state of Florida.

Compensation for Injuries in a Criminal Act

When injured in a car accident by a person who is committing a crime you might wonder if he or she can get compensation from the person who committed the crime at the time of the accident.

Though most people understand you can sue the person who committed the acts that led to the injuries. They also know that if an insurance company isn’t footing the bill. Then there is a little chance that they are going to see any of the money awarded by the court.

Whose Insurance Pays for the Damages?

However, if there is an insurance policy that applies, then they will pay the damages. However, you are not responsible for the damages done by the thief who stole your car if an accident happens. Since your auto insurance is based on your actions, and you aren’t liable, then your insurance company isn’t liable either.

This might leave you wondering. C mages from an accident with a car thief? There is only one way an insurance company would have to pay and that is through your own policy. There are several provisions that might come into play.

• Medpay: This is a provision that drivers can get on their own policy that will pay for medical bills regardless of who is at fault or injured. So long as the insured or their vehicle is involved.
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP): This works similar to Medpay, but it pays medical bills and other damages like pain and suffering and loss of wages. As long as the accident involves the insured or their vehicle it also pays regardless of the person injured or at fault.
• Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM): Most insurance policies have uninsured/underinsured provisions. These will pay those covered by the policy for all personal injury damages; if the other driver is underinsured or has no insurance. This can include not finding a hit-and-run driver, so long as they were at fault in the accident.

The bottom line is that if you have an insurance policy with these provisions; your own insurance company will pay for your damages from an uninsured driver. If the person who stole the vehicle has insurance and his or her insurance company denied coverage. Then you can use your own UM/UIM because an uninsured driver hit you.

Medpay and PIP activate with any accident regardless of fault, so they would also pay for your damages. However, these policies usually have a much lower cap and don’t cover all damages.

Do I need an Attorney?

If you’ve been injured by someone who was driving a stolen car, you need to talk to our equipo de lesiones personales. You could get compensated for your injuries. Don’t let the insurance company tell you that their policy doesn’t cover the damages; rather get advice from someone on your side.

RHINO Lawyers es un bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados, que enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre el “Derecho de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” para empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el control!”.”

Ciclista mujer muerta por camioneta en Clearwater

El conductor de una vagoneta atropelló y mató a una ciclista que iba en su bicicleta por Nursery Road. Según la policía, ella circulaba en bicicleta hacia el sur por una ciclovía cuando ingresó a la vía y la vagoneta la atropelló.

El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 8:30, el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2019. La víctima salió del sendero Duke Energy Trail en la intersección de Nursery Road. El conductor del vehículo utilitario deportivo (SUV) no resultó herido y la policía dice que el accidente aún está bajo investigación.

Ciclistas en el tráfico

El uso de la bicicleta va en aumento en la mayoría de las principales ciudades de EE. UU., incluida Clearwater. Los líderes de la ciudad ven en las bicicletas una manera de sacar más automóviles de las calles. Esto ayudará a cerrar la brecha de transporte en muchas zonas desatendidas por otros medios de transporte.

Con el aumento de ciclistas entre los automóviles, los accidentes de bicicleta también van en aumento. La ley de Florida trata a las bicicletas como vehículos en muchas circunstancias. Además, los ciclistas deben obedecer las reglas de tránsito y de derecho de paso de la misma manera que los vehículos de motor.

Entonces, ¿significa esto que si un ciclista infringe un código de tránsito y un automóvil lo atropella, el lesionado o la familia del fallecido no pueden recibir una compensación por sus pérdidas? Aunque esto parece lógico, no es lo que dice la ley.

Responsabilidad en accidentes entre bicicletas y automóviles

Es posible recibir una multa por una infracción del código de vehículos en una bicicleta y, sin embargo, ganar en un tribunal civil en un juicio por lesiones personales. Al igual que la mayoría de los estados, la ley de Florida establece que no se puede usar la infracción de una ley de tránsito para probar o refutar la negligencia en un caso de lesiones personales. En su lugar, un tribunal civil examinará las circunstancias para ver si el conductor manejaba su automóvil con el cuidado debido a los ciclistas.

Esto se debe a que, al igual que los peatones, los ciclistas son especialmente vulnerables a sufrir lesiones o la muerte a causa de un auto o un camión. Incluso un simple choque puede ser mortal, ya que el ciclista puede salir disparado fácilmente de su bicicleta. Si el tribunal determina que tanto el ciclista como el conductor cometieron una falta, entonces, según la ley de lesiones personales por culpa comparativa de Florida, el ciclista podría recibir una indemnización por sus lesiones.

¿Necesito un abogado en caso de un accidente de bicicleta?

Aunque no es un requisito, te recomendamos que hables con nuestro equipo de lesiones personales quien puede asesorarte sobre tus derechos y sobre la ley. Los abogados de RHINO Lawyers comprender cómo funcionan tanto la legislación de tránsito como los procesos civiles por daños personales cuando se ha producido una lesión.

Si sufriste una lesión como ciclista, necesitas a alguien que te defienda y te ayude a obtener la justicia que mereces. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”

Lesiones por tractocamiones causadas por escombros voladores en Florida

In a freak accident, a wheelchair liftgate came off of an 18-wheel truck and struck four bike riders as it drove by. According to the Port Richey Police, the liftgate was on a truck hauling medical equipment for Florida Cancer Specialists mobile PET/CT. But, as it was making a left turn onto Ridge Road from U.S. 19 when the lift broke free. The trucking accident happened Monday night before 8 p.m., April 29, 2019. The driver of the tractor trailer did not know the liftgate had come off the back. Some witnesses followed the driver to his stop and alerted him, and he is cooperating with authorities. All four cyclists were seriously injured with two undergoing emergency surgery. The Port Richey Police Chief says he’s never seen or heard of anything like it. His office will conduct a thorough investigation.

Flying Debris Accidents

Large commercial trucks are dangerous and put all motorists and others around them at risk. Most of this risk is because of their size and mass, but they also can cause injury by flying debris. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are almost 500 fatalities each year. As well as, thousands of incidents of damage and injuries each year from debris flying from tractor trailers. Much of this is loose debris on the road. While in other cases, objects fly off the truck after coming loose or breaking away from the truck. The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration has regulations for trucks traveling on interstate and federal highways. Each tractor trailer driver handles their load and must make sure the load is secure. This is so that nothing will come loose, leak, or come off the truck and put the public at risk. Also, there are rules and regulations about the maintenance of the rigs and the trailers. These ensure that incidents like the liftgate accident don’t happen. Yet, even with all the regulations and safety precautions, accidents happen.

Injuries from Flying Debris

While traveling on the road injuries occur in many ways. Just as there are common injuries that come from certain types of auto accidents; flying debris injuries follow a pattern as well. Some of the common injuries are:

• Head Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury, concussions, and skull fractures are common injuries for most motorists and pedestrians. Because they don’t wear helmets.
• Broken Bones: The impact of objects flying at a high rate of speed causes different types of bone fractures.
• Deep Contusions/Lacerations: Debris that impacts the body can produce deep bruises and cuts, some of which can be serious if not treated quickly.

Commercial Tractor Trailer Liability

When an object comes off a truck, the driver/owner of the truck may be liable for all damages. In some cases, the truck kicks up the object. Then the law will require the injured to show how the truck driver was negligent and did something to cause the injuries. This usually means they must prove that certain safety requirements weren’t met or that the driver wasn’t properly operating the vehicle. For example, a truck operator has to have mud flaps that prevent debris from flying up. As well as, following the requirements to keep the truck free of dirt, rocks, and other objects that can fly off. Federal law requires that all commercial large trucks have $750,000 worth of liability for property and bodily injuries. However, most commercial companies carry at least one million to protect themselves against the financial losses caused by accidents.

Do I need a Trucking Accident Attorney?

Were you injured by objects or debris that flew off of another vehicle? Then you should talk to our equipo de lesiones personales about your case. The insurance companies will try to claim that their driver wasn’t negligent and isn’t liable for any injuries. Don’t let them get away with it, call RHINO Lawyers today to get the compensation you deserve. RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”

Tractor-trailer and SUV Crashed Killing One

An SUV and a tractor-trailer crashed Tuesday morning, April 30, 2019, killing the driver of the SUV. Both vehicles were traveling on U.S. 301, and it’s unknown what caused the tractor-trailer and SUV to crash at this time. When the Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene, they found the semi-truck seriously damaged and in a jack-knife position and parts of the SUV was scattered across the scene.

A Hillsborough County sheriff deputy tweeted a picture of the engine that appears to be several yards from the SUV. His tweet read, “We just want to take a moment to remind everyone that nothing, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, is worth ending up in an accident like this. We always want everyone to go home safely every single day. We want the same for you and your family. Please drive safely. Pay attention and arrive alive.”

There are no reports of other injuries, and police are still investigating the incident.

Tractor-Trailer Accidents

A fully loaded tractor-trailer weights 80,000 lbs., almost 20 times that of a passenger car. According to the Institute for Highway Safety, there were almost 4500 deaths in the U.S. involving large trucks. Out of those, only 17 percent of the deaths were the drivers of the truck, 68 percent were passenger vehicle occupants and 15 percent were pedestrians and motorcycle riders.

This shows the risks motorists and their occupants take when they venture onto the highways alongside semi-trucks and other large vehicles.

Big Rigs and Safety

Common sense tells us to be cautious when driving around larger vehicles. Yet, understanding what makes them dangerous can go a long way in avoiding accidents. Here are some safety tips:

• Stay out of the No Zones: Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots on all four sides. One rule of thumb is if you can’t see the driver in their mirror, they can’t see you.
• Pass Safely: Make sure the driver can see you and then pass quickly not riding next to the rig very long.
• Don’t Cut it Close: It’s especially dangerous to “cut off” a commercial bus or truck as they can’t stop as quickly as a car.
• Stay Back.
• Anticipate Wide Turns: Big rigs need a wide berth, and if you can learn to anticipate that, you can avoid injury.
• Be Patient: Frustration can make you do something rash. Slow down and save lives.
• Buckle up: Always wear your seat belt and require your passenger to do the same.
• Don’t Drink and Drive: This is good advice for any driving situation. Impairment puts you and anyone else on the road at risk.

Do I need an attorney?

If you’ve been injured by a semi-truck or other large vehicle, then you should talk to a Tampa Truck Accident Lawyer about your case before you speak to anyone from the insurance company. Call RHINO Lawyers today to talk to our equipo de lesiones personales in a free consultation, where you can have your case evaluated by our auto injury professionals.

RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”

Driver Killed Trying to Free Passenger in Crash

The driver of a vehicle struck and killed another. It happened after the driver lost control and hit a guardrail today just after 2 a.m., April 29, 2019. According to the Florida Highway Patrol; the driver of a Toyota Tacoma went on the outside shoulder of I-75 and over-corrected. Then the driver veered across all lanes of the freeway and hit the guardrail in the median.

He got out to free his passenger and the driver of a Chevy Sonic struck him. He died from his injuries. They airlifted the trapped passenger to Bayonet Point Hospital with serious injuries.

We’re deeply saddened to hear of this terrible crash.

Good Samaritan Injuries

It is not always safe when helping in an accident scene. The person helping could suffer injuries or harm. Accident scenes can be very dangerous places even after a wreck is over. Especially on freeways, approaching vehicles will often strike pedestrians at the scene.

The American Auto Association says that if a person is involved in a crash and there is a significant risk of further collisions, or being killed by another driver. Then the best thing to do is stay in the car until told to get out by authorities.

This isn’t always practical, especially when people see others in distress – it’s a natural inclination to help out.

What Should I do When Injured While Helping?

Being hit or injured while trying to help someone is not your fault. If everyone had that attitude, many people today would be dead or more seriously injured. Don’t let the insurance companies imply or say that you are at fault for stopping and thus not entitled to any compensation for your injuries. Get help from someone who knows the law and has experience with insurance companies.

If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, talk to our equipo de lesiones personales. They can tell you the law and give you good advice. Our Tampa Auto Accident Lawyers will meet with you in a free consultation. The RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”

2019 Child Safety Seat Laws in Tampa Florida

All parents and guardians traveling through Florida are responsible for knowing the state’s most up-to-date child safety seat laws. Like every other state in the nation, FL police take these laws seriously. So, violators could face serious punishments if they are caught. Besides fines, you could get points taken off of your license if police catch you driving around the Sunshine State with a child who is not properly secured.

Thankfully, parents have many helpful resources available to help them understand what’s expected of them. If you’re unfamiliar with these laws, then it’s well worth your time to read through Florida’s safety seat policies listed below. We’ll also share a few helpful websites you could use to better understand Florida’s child safety seat laws.

A Quick Overview Of Florida’s Child Safety Seat Laws

Florida law requires children under the age of 5 to be properly restrained in a safety device when traveling in a vehicle. For children between the ages of 0-3 years old, this could either be a separate carrier device. Or, a vehicle manufacturer’s integrated child seat. However, children between the ages of 4-5, could legally use a booster seat or the other two options listed above.

Although Florida law doesn’t specify which car seat to use, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests parents follow these guidelines:

• Infants should ride in a rear-facing restraint until they outgrow the manufacturer’s height and weight limits.
• After rear-facing seats, children should transition to forward-facing devices until they weigh over 65 pounds.
• Once a child has outgrown forward-facing seats, s/he should move on to a booster seat.
• Parents shouldn’t allow children to wear a car’s safety belt until they are at least 4’9’’ tall.

To read Florida’s child safety laws in full, please see Florida State Statute 316.613. You could also learn more about these laws on this Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) page about Child Restraints.

A Few Helpful Safety Resources

Unfortunately, recalls aren’t uncommon in the car safety seat industry. Parents should check the latest news from their car seat’s manufacturer. This will ensure they are using a product without any potential hazards. One easy way to keep tabs on car seat recalls is to visit this portal put together by the FHSMV. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also has a website dedicated to car seat recalls which you could find here Child Seat Recall Listings.

Not sure you installed your child safety seat is properly? Then you should schedule an appointment with a Florida Highway Patrol officer for a complimentary evaluation. To find an official safety screening location near Tampa or anywhere else in Florida, please visit this webpage put together by the FHSMV.

Using all these resources will help you when traveling with your little ones. Keeping your child safe from the Panhandle all the way to the Keys.

Intentional “Accidents” and Personal Injury Claims

A woman driver struck a man on I-4 just north of Hillsborough Avenue around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25^th, 2019, and police at the scene say that it looked like it was intentional. According to witnesses, a man exited his stopped pickup truck and walked across the interstate. After, the woman driver then crossed all three lanes and struck him and kept driving.

Police apprehended her a short distance away. The breathalyzer showed her to have a BAC of .219 which is almost three times the limit in Florida. They took the passenger to a local hospital with serious injuries and booked the driver into Hillsborough County Jail without bond. She faces numerous charges including DUI and vehicular assault.

Intentional “Accidents”

Criminal charges for intentionally injuring someone in an auto accident can bring up a lot of questions regarding personal injury. Many people wonder if the defendant being in jail or prison will affect their personal injury claim.

In Florida, the law allows the judge in a criminal case to order restitution for injuries and damages done to their victim. Therefore, the law allows for the following restitution:

• The cost of necessary medical and related professional services, and services relating to physical, psychiatric, and psychological care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a recognized method of healing.
• The cost of necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation.
• Reimbursement of income lost by the victim as a result of the offense.
• An amount equal to the cost of necessary funeral and related services if an offense that resulted in bodily injury also resulted in the death of a victim.

However, often, the defendant is unable to pay these themselves, and you can’t use auto insurance payments to pay a court-ordered penalty or fine. So, this leaves the victim to turn to the civil courts for compensation.

Personal Injury Claim

Fortunately, there is no requirement that an “accident” actually be accidental before an insurance policy will cover the losses. Hence, if the defendant was insured with a typical insurance policy, all that is required for the company to pay is that the injuries come from the operation of the insured car.

Incidentally, the injured person still has to prove that the collision was the fault of the driver and that the driver was negligent in the operation of the vehicle.

One issue that comes up is whether doing something intentionally is considered “negligent” for making a personal injury claim. The answer is yes. By definition, if a person does something recklessly and without care to others, and that causes a personal injury, then they are negligent.

Damages in an intentional personal injury

A person can claim any losses in an intentional personal injury that they could in a typical accident. Some of the most common are:

• Medical Bills
• Lost Wages Past and Future
• Pain and Suffering
• Loss of Quality of Life
• Mental Anguish
• Rehabilitation
• Job Training

Punitive Damages in Intentional Personal Injury in Florida

Florida allows for punitive damages against someone who does something particularly egregious. If this is the case, the court can award up to three times the compensatory damages as punitive damages. However, Florida specifically precludes punitive damages done by the insured if the act was intentional.

Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer

Lastly, if you’ve been injured in by someone intentionally, talk to our equipo de lesiones personales about possible compensation for your injuries. Don’t let the insurance company tell you that their policy doesn’t cover the damages. Rather get advice from someone on your side.

RHINO Lawyers es el bufete de abogados poderoso y enfocado en resultados que se enfrenta a las compañías de seguros y a los abusones “de frente”. Describimos nuestro enfoque audaz y moderno sobre la “Ley de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales” y “Nuestra Misión Personal” de empoderar a las familias de Florida para que “¡Tomen el Control!”.”

Can I Get a DUI on a Bike or Electric Scooter in Tampa?

To begin with, Florida Statutes section 306.003(75) defines a vehicle as every device, in, upon, or by which any person or property is transported or drawn upon a highway. Except for devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Thus, they define a bicycle as any vehicle propelled solely by human power. And, every motorized bicycle is propelled by a combination of human power and an electric motor helper. Pursuant to this definition, Florida courts have held bicycles to be vehicles. Bicyclists have the right to share the road with motorists. In addition, they must also follow the same laws as motorists. Those laws include the prohibition against driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any combination of the two.

Other Forms of Transportation the Florida DUI applies to

Under the same rationale, electric bicycles and scooters are vehicles too. So, only a small minority of states classify them as such, but that’s the law in Florida. Incidentally, it isn’t going to change within the foreseeable future. In the recent past, these Florida DUI vehicle laws have applied to many different instances. For example, it applied to:

• A man on an expressway riding a horse.
• Someone driving a riding mower home from the neighborhood liquor store.
• A man on a golf cart.

In California, police have already arrested someone for causing an accident while DUI on a scooter.

When Can the law find you guilty of driving under the influence?

They can find you guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) for operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Yet, if a person operates a vehicle with impaired normal faculties the law can find them guilty of DUI. Thus, evidence of impairment might be in the form of a police officer’s observations or admissions by the operator. As well as, alcohol or drugs found upon a lawful search. These laws apply to conventional or electric bicycles and scooters too.

Take notice that a bicycle or scooter DUI in Florida is punishable. In fact, they have the same penalties as a DUI when operating a motor vehicle. Even if a Bird or Lime scooter or bike is available after an evening out. Taking a taxi, Uber or Lyft is still a far less expensive alternative than getting a DUI.

Please feel free to read more about electric scooters coming to Tampa o what to do after a DUI.

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How Much Do Red Light Camera Tickets Cost in FL?

Always be cautious about red light camera intersections in Florida. If you’re unfortunate, and you get caught failing to stop in an intersection during a red light; you’re in a very difficult legal position. They send you a traffic ticket through the mail. After, you’ll have 30 days to pay it. Fines vary from municipality to municipality. But if you pay your ticket within those 30 days, the minimum fine will be about $158. The only good news with paying the fine is no points are added to your driver’s license.

If you fail to pay that ticket within the 30 day period, the fine increases to a minimum of about $262 plus court costs. Plus, you receive three points on your license. Take notice that if you’re making a right turn on red and not proceeding prudently and carefully, most municipalities will still ticket you, even if you creep through a red light slower than at a walking pace.

The last thing that you want to do about a ticket issued on an alleged red light camera violation is to ignore the ticket. Incidentally, they could suspend your driver’s license. On that offense, the fines get even higher, and you’ll still need to pay the red light camera ticket fine. Don’t forget about the driver’s license reinstatement fee either. Either pay the $154 for a red light camera ticket within 30 days or contest it within 30 days. If you contest it, visit with us right after that.

Let the criminal defense team en RHINO Lawyers answer your questions and review the facts of your case with a Free Consultation. Get started by completing the “Free Instant Case Evaluation” or by calling us any time, day or night, at 844.329.3491.