- Florida's traffic laws are strictly enforced.ny police 02 image by cilin from Fotolia.com
Florida is a vacation destination luring visitors by air, land and sea. All those tourists contribute to a state of congestion on the roadways. The traffic laws in Florida are meant to protect both auto passengers and pedestrians, and irresponsible drivers will find that Florida's traffic laws are strictly enforced. - Florida's traffic laws take a no-nonsense stance on school zone safety. Florida clearly denotes school zones by flashing lights and special speed limit signs. The need to protect schoolchildren is the driving force behind the special designation of school zones. Drivers caught speeding in a school zone will receive double the usual fine. The highest fine for speeding through a school zone, as of 2010, is $555.50 (for 30 mph or more over the speed limit).
- Florida requires that drivers and front-seat passengers wear seat belts. Also, all passengers under the age of 18 must wear seat belts or be safely restrained by a infant seat, car seat or booster seat. Florida law provides for a $30 fine for not wearing a seat belt. The fine is increased to $60 for each passenger under the age of 18 who is not restrained by a seat belt or other device.
- Florida traffic laws prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The blood-alcohol level of .08 percent is considered impaired for those 21 and older, but drivers under 21 are in violation of the law with a reading of .02 percent. Underage violators will automatically have their driver's license suspended for six months. Violators that are of age to consume alcohol have a variety of sentences that can be handed down, ranging from a monetary fine, prison time or community service. Habitual offenders face more serious consequences, which can ultimately lead to the revocation of their driver's license.
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