New Traffic Laws

Alert!!!!!!! New Law in effect in Florida effective 08/01/2007.

New State of Florida Regulations Regarding Cellphone Useage and other driving matters .

These are new fines that were implemented on 8/1/07 for the State of Florida:

· As of 08/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.

· Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 08/01/07. Cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving.

· Carpool lane - 1st time $1, 068.50 starting 8/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don't do it again because 2nd time is going to be double, 3rd time triple and 4th time license suspended.

· Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections. Block intersection - $485.

· Driving on the shoulder - $450.

· Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets.

· Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.

· DUI (Driving under Influence=JAIL and stays on your driving record for 10 years!