Traffic Laws

Florida Implements Stricter Penalties for Excessive Speeding to Improve Road Safety

Florida Implements Stricter Penalties for Excessive Speeding to Improve Road Safety

Florida's new law imposes severe penalties including jail time and license suspension for drivers exceeding speed limits by 50 mph or more or driving over 100 mph, aiming to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from high-speed collisions.

October 24, 2025
South Carolina Implements Strict Hands-Free Driving Law with 180-Day Warning Period

South Carolina Implements Strict Hands-Free Driving Law with 180-Day Warning Period

South Carolina's new comprehensive hands-free driving law prohibits all mobile device use while operating a vehicle, representing a significant expansion of previous restrictions that could lead to increased traffic enforcement and penalties.

September 15, 2025
Operation Best Foot Forward Aims to Enhance Pedestrian Safety During Back-to-School Season

Operation Best Foot Forward Aims to Enhance Pedestrian Safety During Back-to-School Season

The Operation Best Foot Forward campaign targets improving driver compliance with pedestrian right-of-way laws in Central Florida to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities as students return to school.

July 31, 2025