In 2022, the amount of traffic tickets across the state across all categories rose by 6.5% from 2.48 million to 2.64 million. Since 2020, that number has risen 28%. We analyzed Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Vehicles data release on uniform traffic violations. Some places in the state have seen increased enforcement while others [...] continue reading »

During a special session, Florida lawmakers approved a measure (SB 6-A) that will provide a 50 percent credit back to motorists who record 35 or more toll-road trips in a month. After being signed by the Governor, the program will last for a year, with lawmakers agreeing to spend $500 million to help toll agencies […]

By now, just about everyone in Florida has heard about former Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor’s recent traffic stop where she was stopped in her golf cart and allegedly used her position to get a pass from the officer. Some of you are probably thinking “I’ve seen golf carts all over Florida roads, aren’t they […]

Loud music could fetch a $114 ticket in the state of Florida starting July 1st 2022. The new law will give law enforcement yet another reason to issue you a citation. Many think it’s unfair and could lead to selective enforcement. On the other hand, emergency service workers think it could help drivers hear their […]

In recent months, our legal assistants and lawyers have seen an uptick in fraudulent red light camera violations being sent to our clients in the mail. This sophisticated scam has become increasingly common especially in South Florida. Below is an example of a fake that our office has recently acquired. As you can see, it [...] continue reading »

In 2021, the world eased into a post-COVID19 "new normal." Florida was busy again rather quickly, a key indicator that people were getting back to work was the traffic on our roadways. Clearly, Florida law enforcement agencies were back to work because they issued 20% more traffic tickets than in 2020. We looked at FLSMV's [...] continue reading »

Over the last decade, Palm Beach County has seen explosive population growth. It is now the 2nd most populated Florida county with 1.524 mil residents according to the 2020 census.  That's over a 15% increase in total population. All those new people leads to more traffic congestion and ultimately more law enforcement on the streets [...] continue reading »

Over the last decade, Pinellas County has seen explosive population growth. It is now the 7th most populated Florida county with 978,872 residents according to the 2020 census.  That's over a 7% increase in total population. All those new people leads to more traffic congestion and ultimately more law enforcement on the streets of Clearwater, [...] continue reading »

Over the last decade, Broward County also known as the Fort Lauderdale area has seen explosive population growth. Broward is now the 2nd most populated Florida county with 1,966,120 residents according to the 2020 census.  That's over a 12% increase in total population. All those new people leads to more traffic congestion and ultimately more [...] continue reading »

Over the last decade, Orange County also known as the Orlando area has seen explosive population growth. Orlando is now the 4th most populated Florida city with 290,520 residents according to the 2020 census.  That's over a 23% increase in total population. All those new people leads to more traffic congestion and ultimately more law [...] continue reading »