If you hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you already know that you are not only subject to the State of Florida traffic laws, but also subject to Federal Code and Regulations. Because of this double set of statutes and regulations, if you receive a “minor” moving violation, certain dispositions that would have no […]
When a person leaves the scene of an accident in which someone dies without providing their name, address, vehicle registration, and provide reasonable assistance for necessary medical treatment (Fla. Stat. § 316.062), that person is in danger of being convicted of a 1° Felony that is punishable by a prison sentence of up to […]
Leaving the Scene of an Accident – often referred to as “Hit & Run” – can be as minor as filling out an accident report (Fla. Stat. 316.062), or as serious as a 1° Felony punishable up to 30 years in Florida State Prison (Fla. Stat. §316.027(2)(c). How can there be such different treatment? In […]
Earlier this month of May, 2015, Governor Rick Scott signed a recent Senate bill into law. What is being called the “Waldo” bill regards the reasons under which agencies around the state, from Florida Highway Patrol to various Police and Sherriff agencies, can issue traffic citations. Specifically, this new law, effective July 1 st […]
What are the Street Racing Laws in Florida? In Florida, street racing, also known as “Highway Racing”, is a crime pursuant to Statute 316.191. According to the statute: “A person may not: (a) Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, […]
Florida has very strict laws against street racing, also commonly referred to as highway racing. First, it is important to know that street racing is a misdemeanor criminal traffic offense in Florida (much like DUI) that requires a mandatory court appearance. If convicted of street racing, you will have a criminal record. This is important […]
In Florida, Highway Racing is governed under Statute 316.191. That Statute reads, in part: 316.191 Racing on highways. (2) A person may not: (a) Drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, or exhibition of speed or acceleration […]
