Category Archives: Traffic Violation
New Florida Law Cracks Down on Traffic Offenders
Florida is strict with certain laws, and traffic offenses are no exception. On July 1, Florida implemented House Bill 35, known as “Isaiah’s Law,” following its approval during the 2026 legislative session. The law is named in memory of an 18-year-old Hillsborough County motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in December 2024…. Read More »
Traffic Violations and Racism
When it comes to traffic violations you would expect punishment to be equal. You break the law, you pay the consequences. In Florida, there is some concern about law enforcement engaging in racial profiling and punishing Hispanic drivers much more often than white motorists. A recent analysis of traffic stop data examines where disparities… Read More »
Most Common Traffic Violation in Florida
If you have lived in Florida for a while, it may not come as a surprise that the most common traffic violation is speeding. Speeding is the most frequently issued non-criminal moving traffic citation by a large margin. In 2024, out of nearly 1.88 million traffic tickets issued statewide across 22 different moving violations,… Read More »