The Lemon Law covers defects or conditions that substantially impair a new vehicle’s use, value, or safety. A car is considered a “lemon” if it is purchased new from a dealer and it needs extensive repairs. Extensive repairs are defined as requiring your new car to have been in the shop more than three times […]

Riding a motorcycle or bicycle can be enjoyable, but it also carries numerous risks – such as falling, engine troubles, and accidents with other vehicles. Before getting on the road, it’s essential to know Florida’s legal requirements for wearing a helmet. Helmet use is estimated to reduce the risk of motorcycle-related deaths by 37% and […]

While tinting your vehicle’s windows can help protect you from UV rays and provide a sense of privacy, too much tinting is dangerous and illegal. If you purchased a new car or are considering getting your windows tinted, make sure you know Florida’s laws on window tint. Guidelines for Window Tint Guidelines for window tint […]

Seat Belt Laws The best safety feature of each car is its seat belts, but they only work if you actually use them. Importantly, this includes wearing a seat belt the correct way. Seat belts should be worn with the lap belt around your hips and the shoulder belt across your chest. A seat belt […]

In Florida, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using your hands to type, text, or email on a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device. Wireless communications devices include (but aren’t limited to) devices such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop, two-way messaging device, or electronic […]

Generally, a traffic stop is considered reasonable, and therefore legal: If the police have a legitimate reason (called “reasonable suspicion”) for stopping the motorist in the first place, and If police reasonably conduct the roadside detention. Random Traffic Stops Law enforcement officers cannot engage in random stops of drivers to check licenses and registrations. If […]

In Florida, every driver is required to maintain an auto insurance policy. According to Florida law, if you drive a motor vehicle with four or more wheels, you must carry at least $10,000 of personal injury protection insurance (PIP), also known as no-fault insurance. It is also mandatory to have a minimum of $10,000 of […]