Driving around Florida, you’ve likely noticed at some point a sign warning that an aircraft is monitoring speed. You may be under the assumption that the plane is using some kind of modern radar technology to monitor vehicles yet according to a Florida Highway Patrol newsletter, that’s not quite the case. Instead, speed monitoring seems to involve the use of a stopwatch and a grid with existing markings.
An aircraft operator can attest that the stopwatch was started and stopped at a certain time, but how certain the assertion is when it comes to the burden of proof is another matter. How does the potentially accused speeding driver know that the stopwatch performing properly and if it was started and stopped at the precise times indicated by the officer? Just one second can make a monumental difference in a case involving speeding. If an officer is unable to single out particular and dependable facts that back up their assertions, it may severely affect their case.
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At one point in time, drivers that were pulled over were required to present a physical copy of their proof of insurance to a law enforcement officer. Nowadays, it is acceptable to simply pull it up on your smartphone and present an electronic version. Does the same apply for a driver’s license? The simple answer is no.
The website SmartAsset recently released its 2020 report naming the states with the worst drivers. While Florida didn’t earn the top spot, it still managed to earn the dubious honor of being named among the top ten, coming in at a fourth place. The top three spots were taken by Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee, respectively.
Typically, being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) means you were caught with alcohol in your system. However, it may surprise you to learn that a DUI arrest does not necessarily involve the consumption of alcohol.
If you’ve done any traveling through Brickell Avenue this year, you may have become aware of the construction being done on the Brickell Avenue Bridge, which began back in February. The much-traveled bridge that serves as a connection between the Brickell area Miami’s downtown is being repaired and gates are being added to stop pedestrians, cutting down on the time required by the bridge to stay open so ships and boats can make it through.
Florida uses a points system to track the violations a driver may have committed. Should a driver receive too many of them, there is the possibility the driver may have their license suspended.
When an employer is debating between two equally skilled people for a position, the decision to choose one over the other may come down to factors such as criminal history. With so many people currently out of work and seeking new opportunities, there may be greater competition which reinforces the importance of sealing or expunging your record.
Driving should be kept to a minimum while quarantining and social distancing to protect against coronavirus. If you do go out, you’ve likely noticed that the roads have significantly less traffic than normal. The emptier roads mean that drivers have become more aggressive on the Florida roads.
On the Florida roadways, drivers that are moving slowly are expected to remain in the right lane to ensure better traffic flow. Realistically speaking, most drivers don’t follow this rule. So, what happens if a driver is moving well below the posted speed limit? Are they required to maintain a minimum speed?