You're not a bad driver, but one mistake landed you a reckless driving ticket in Florida. Your heart sinks as you imagine the fines, points, and potential jail time. But don't panic - you have options. If you've been charged with reckless driving in Florida, the first...
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Texting While Driving
7 Texting and Driving Facts to Consider in Florida
The new Driving Change bill has provided Florida residents with a set of more strict texting and driving laws to keep the roads safe. The Florida House voted to make texting and driving a number one offense. Governor Ron DeSantis has backed one of the biggest...
Thinking of Texting and Driving in Florida? Think Again
We all know that texting while driving in Florida is discouraged; it endangers you, other drivers, and pedestrians around you. However, states are finding that laws need to be in place in order to keep the public safe. Read on to learn all about the implementation of...
Florida Hits the Gas on Tougher Texting While Driving Laws
18.7 billion text messages are sent worldwide every day. We use text messaging to check in on friends, keep track of our kids, and even book appointments. The technology clearly makes it easier to stay connected. But when we send (or receive) those text messages while...
How Distracted Driving Can Leave You Seeing Red (and Blue)
The phrase “distracted driving” encompasses many poor driving behaviors, though it’s often equated with cellphone use. Many of us are so used to some of these behaviors, that they’re more like habits. Eating while driving, changing the radio dial, texting, talking on...
Texting While Driving: What You Need to Know
If you haven’t been through Driver’s Ed recently, you may not be familiar with Florida’s driving and texting law until it’s too late—when an officer adds a texting while driving ticket to your speeding or careless driving ticket. The Florida Ban on Texting While...