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 the police conduct the roadside detention in a reasonable manner. Random Traffic Stops Law enforcement officers cannot engage in random stops of motorists to check […]

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). It is also mandatory to have a minimum of $10,000 of Property Damage Liability (PDL) insurance. […]