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Florida’s Traffic Violation Point System
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV) keeps a record of each driver’s moving violation convictions using a point system. Each traffic conviction is assigned a point value, and drivers who accumulate too many points face license suspension.
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Florida’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements
Like many other states across the country, Florida has created a graduated driver license system for teen drivers.
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Florida’s Cellphone-Use & Texting-While-Driving Laws
Florida’s distracted driving law—called the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law”—prohibits all motorists from text messaging while operating a vehicle and using a wireless communication device in certain locations.
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Florida Speeding Tickets, Fines, and Penalties
Like most other states, Florida has two types of speeding laws: “absolute speeding limits” and a “basic speeding law.” Read about how these speed limits work and the costs of getting a speeding ticket.
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Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Florida
If you get caught running a stop sign or red light in Florida, you’ll typically be looking at a fine and points on your driving record. This article gives an overview of what the law prohibits and some specific consequences of a stop sign or red light violation.
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Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Florida
"Driving without a license” in Florida can refer to three scenarios: driving unlicensed, driving without a license in your immediate possession, and driving while on a suspended or revoked license. The penalties depend on the type of violation and the circumstances.
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Florida’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws
Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Florida requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven.
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Florida’s Child Car Restraint and Seatbelt Laws
Florida’s child restraint law requires children younger than six years old be properly restrained in a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device.
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Florida's Vehicular Homicide Laws and Penalties
Florida motorist who cause the death of another person while driving may have vehicular homicide charges. Read about how this offense is defined and the consequences you'll face if convicted.
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Florida's Reckless Driving Laws and Penalties
Read about Florida’s reckless driving laws and the penalties for a conviction.
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What Constitutes a Moving Violation in Florida?
In Florida, like other states, a moving violation is any traffic offense that occurs while a vehicle is in motion. Moving violations cover a wide range of offenses, and can be simple infractions or felonies, depending on the offense and the circumstances.