Are Red-light Cameras Legal in Tampa?
When you’re approaching an intersection, and the traffic light turns yellow, you have about a half of a second to make a decision on whether you have enough time to make it through the intersection before the light turns red. The amount of time that the traffic light remains yellow isn’t uniform from city to city across Florida either. It might not even be uniform from intersection to...Read More
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Pinellas Park
A motorcycle and a car crashed killing the motorcycle rider and seriously injuring the driver of the car. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the intersection of 62nd Ave. N and 25th Street in Pinellas Park. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the passenger car turned into the path of the motorcycle causing the collision. The motorcyclist...Read More
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Where Are The Red-light Cameras in Tampa?
To start with, they discontinued red-light cameras in about half of all surrounding communities. Yet, Tampa still has its red-light cameras. Thus, victims of the cameras haven’t found them to be cheap either. In fact, red light tickets start out at $158, and if a motorist fails to pay the fine after their first notification, the fine increases to $262. Consequently, red-light camera tickets...Read More
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Does Tampa Still Use Red Light Cameras?
Other than a few people at Tampa City Hall, it’s hard to find anybody else who lives in the city that likes red light cameras. They’re beyond controversial, and tickets issued for alleged red light violations aren’t cheap either. They can cost you $158 with no points on your license if you make a timely payment. However, they will cost $262 with points added to your license if you pay...Read More
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Felony Speeding in Florida?
We’ve probably all received a ticket for speeding. Yet, it’s highly unlikely that we’ve received a charge of felony speeding. That can happen in Florida though. If a person who is operating a motor vehicle at 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit on a third or subsequent violation, he or she can expect to be charged with felony speeding. Or, a third-degree felony. Felony speeding is...Read More
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Can a Reckless Driving Charge Be Dismissed in Florida?
Reckless driving is a serious offense in Florida. It’s the closest offense to drunk driving that exists. We have seen drunk driving charges reduced to a lesser charge of reckless driving. In fact, under those circumstances, they often refer to the offense as a “wet reckless.” A person shows a willful and wanton disregard for the person and property of others when they drive recklessly. A...Read More
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