Once upon a time, it was easy to think that it was “other people” who got their driver’s licenses suspended or revoked. But then life happened, and now it’s you who has no license. But you have to go to work. You have to run errands. You have no one else to rely on. What […]
It’s against the law to drive a vehicle without auto insurance coverage in Florida. However, it happens more often than you think. According to the Insurance Research Council, Florida has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers, with 26.7 percent of Florida drivers being uninsured. That means on average, 1 in 4 drivers in Florida are […]
It happens to almost everyone at least once in their life: You cut it too close while parallel parking in a tight spot, or back up a little bit too quickly or too far while leaving a parking space and bump into a parked car. Like the good samaritan you are, you stop immediately and […]
Imagine this: your roommate’s vehicle is in the repair shop and he asks to borrow your car for the afternoon. You say yes. A few hours later, you get a phone call from him — he’s been in a car accident. What do you do? It may not seem like a common occurrence, but you’d […]
The 4th of July is the holiday that brings out our fireworks, flags, and families to celebrate the birthday of our great nation. July 4th celebrations should be fun, but they can easily turn dangerous if you aren’t informed. Here are some tips you need to consider in order to keep yourself safe in Tampa […]
It’s that time of year again — tax season. When it comes to filing your taxes, do you wait until the last day? File an extension? Although some people say they work best under pressure, forgetting to file your taxes can result in costly consequences that extend well beyond your bank account. Read on to […]
Jaywalking traffic accidents are a serious, fatal problem in the United States – especially in Tampa Bay. Pedestrian involved car accidents kill sixteen times more people than natural disasters do. A shocking study “Dangerous by Design” from the National Complete Streets Coalition found that Florida is the most fatal state for pedestrians. Researchers studied 47,025 […]
Getting a traffic ticket is never a good situation. Not only are traffic tickets expensive, but they result in points on your license, which can in return, raise your insurance and even cause you to lose your license entirely. But which violations incur the most points? And how many points can you tack onto your […]
Getting pulled over for a DUI is one of the scarier things that can happen to someone. The immediate threat of a charge for driving under the influence can cause people to act nervously and in ways they normally wouldn’t, even if they have not had much to drink. While the best way to avoid […]
It’s no mystery that overcrowding and inmate warehousing are major concerns. That’s why in many jurisdictions throughout the United States, individuals who have been charged with minor crimes are often sentenced to house arrest in lieu of keeping them in custody. For those who are placed under house arrest, many are required to wear an […]