After a demanding day at work, the last thing you want to find in your mailbox is a notice from the DMV stating that your license will be suspended for five years. Anyone whose license is suspended for five years is considered a Habitual Traffic Offender, a hurdle that is difficult to overcome without the…
Everything becomes more significant when you drive a commercial truck. Your vehicle is larger, your level of responsibility greater, and the penalties you could face for violating a traffic law escalate with a commercial driver’s license. Driver’s license agencies hold commercial vehicle drivers to a much higher standard because driving CMVs requires a special skill…
Having a driver’s license is required as a driver in Florida. However, if you are designated as a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), you lose your driver’s license for five years, which can make getting to and from work, the grocery store, school, and even the doctor’s office nearly impossible. In a state that relies so…
Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations for which drivers receive tickets. Many have gotten a speeding ticket for going a few miles per hour over the limit. Some may have received a ticket for traveling ten or more miles per hour over the limit. At times, when traveling at this speed, you…
As the weather finally starts to cool down in South Florida, what could be better than a cruise down Worth Avenue or a family trip to City Place? How about a weekend getaway to your favorite coastal town? If your license is suspended, all of your exciting plans can vanish. Driving with a suspended license…
In Florida, so many situations can lead to a suspended driver’s license that many drivers don’t realize their licenses have been disabled by the DMV. Often, drivers are surprised to discover that their licenses were suspended during a traffic stop for a subsequent infraction. Whether you completed driving school to resolve a previous ticket and…
Driving through the busy streets of South Florida comes with the likelihood of being pulled over by police at some point. A traffic stop can occur unexpectedly, often at the most inconvenient times—whether you’re rushing to drop your kids at swim practice or hurrying to an important meeting. If an officer observes a traffic violation,…
According to scientific studies, it can take a person anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to pick up a new habit; yet, in Florida, anyone who is convicted of three or more serious traffic offenses may be labeled a habitual traffic offender. Being labeled a habitual traffic offender, or “HTO,” can set…
There are approximately 15 million licensed drivers in Florida, yet driving remains a privilege and not a right. To get around, a person must have a clean driving record. Florida is one of 42 states and the District of Columbia in which a person can accrue points on their license for committing traffic violations. Enough…
Getting around South Florida without a valid driver’s license can feel like competing in an obstacle course on a game show, only you don’t have an audience cheering for you. The Miami metropolitan area, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, does not provide dependable mass transit, despite being the 7th largest metro area…
