5 DRIVING TIPS FOR FLORIDA VISITORS

So, you want to visit the Sunshine State. Whether you’re coming to see family, friends, or vacationing on the beach. If you intend on driving there are things you need to know before getting behind the wheel. Because no one wants to have their trip ruined by a traffic citation. While Florida has similar laws as the rest of the country here are 5 driving tips to help anyone visiting the state....Leer más

NEW DRIVER ADVICE AND GENERAL RULES

First of all, diving is a privilege for anyone, but especially for those new drivers. And, with it comes to a sense of freedom for them. But, you can quickly lose that freedom by not driving safely or following the rules of the road. So, you don’t lose that new driver’s license we put together some new driver advice and general rules to help keep you on the road. Advice for new...Leer más

TOP SPEEDING TICKET MYTHS DEBUNKED

First of all, speeding tickets are the most common traffic tickets in the US. And, that remains true for tickets issued in and around Tampa and Hillsborough County. So, if you get a speeding ticket you have options. But, due to rumors, urban myths, and misinformation online many people make the wrong choices when handling their ticket. For this reason, here are the top speeding ticket myths...Leer más

PENALTIES FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS

To start with, a new school year brings the addition of school buses to the roads. Thus, buses will start taking students to and from school. And, drivers will need to remember there are penalties for passing a stopped school bus. But, some drivers forget or get distracted ignoring the safety features. Like, the flashing yellow and red lights and the stop sign on the side of the bus....Leer más

DRIVING IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES

To start with, road repair/construction is a necessity to keep our roadways and highways in working order. Because roads in disrepair are dangerous for motorists to travel on. But, driving in construction zones also poses a danger to motorists and construction workers alike. So, the state takes driving violations in a construction zone seriously. And, this is what you need to know. Unsafe...Leer más

SEARCHING VEHICLES DURING A TRAFFIC STOP

To begin with, law enforcement officers pull over traffic offenders every day. In fact, the officer will likely ask for documents like driver’s license and proof of insurance. As well as, they might ask to search your vehicle during the traffic stop. Even though you have the right to refuse a vehicle search, an officer has a couple of situations they can search without permission. So, it...Leer más