Florida Laws
28
May
For as long as there have been cars, there have been distracted drivers. Traditionally, it involved things like a crying baby in the back seat, spilled coffee, fiddling with the radio, or putting on finishing makeup touches. Distracted driving is simply something that diverts the driver’s attention from his or her primary focus. While on […]
19
Mar
Got your attention, didn’t I? Although what I have to say might not be what you expect, it is important information, so get your mind out of the gutter. If you have ever spoken to me personally about what I do, or networked in any way with me, you’ve heard me say it: In Florida, […]
09
Aug
It’s that time of year again for sharpened pencils, blank notebooks, new bookbags and meet the teacher nights. Tomorrow is the first day of school of the 2017-2018 school year for the Manatee County public schools, and Monday, school begins for Sarasota County kids. Consequently, there will be more school buses on the roads. My […]
28
Jun
Today is National Insurance Awareness Day, which presents an opportune time to review your coverage and make sure you are not under- or over-insured. Insurance offers security and protection, from providing for loved ones in the event of accident or death to covering losses from medical bills and property damage. It is important to review […]
14
Jun
Next week marks 11 years since I packed up my blue Honda Civic and drove from ‘Burgh (Pittsburgh) to ‘Burg (St. Petersburg). I have lived in Florida since that blistering June day when my two cats and I arrived at our new home and waited weeks for the balance of my belongings to arrive. I […]
18
Jan
Technically, no one is allowed to text and drive in Florida. But we also can’t be pulled over specifically for texting and driving. So what does that mean for Florida drivers? On October 1, 2013, the Florida government enacted the Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law under statute 316.305. This statute prohibits anyone driving […]
03
Apr
Rainy Day Driving and Rainy season is upon us, my friends. Right now, in fact, the sun is a hot commodity in Tampa Bay. If my house had solar panels, I would surely be out of luck. Every year about this time, when the news is slow and television networks have to fill empty slots, […]