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When stopped for running a red light in Florida, contact a Miami traffic attorney at Hochman & Goldin for help.

Criminal records are public documents. Even if your case was dismissed, information about your arrest remains public. If your case was dropped or a withhold of adjudication was granted, Hochman & Goldin, P.A. may be able to assist you in sealing and/or expunging past criminal charges.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious and criminal offense in Florida. Not only can it land drivers in jail and without a license, but it can also cause serious harm and even death to other drivers on the road. Drives will receive a DUI if their breath alcohol levels are 0.08 or higher, and the penalties depend on the number of convictions.

Due to recent reforms in Florida law, drivers can face a few potential obstacles when renewing their licenses. Florida passed a new law last month requiring drivers who have had their license suspended for an extended amount of time to retake a vision test as well as complete the written part of the driving exam before being able to renew.

Reckless and careless driving might sound like they refer to the same thing, but they do have some major distinctions worth learning about. For starters, a typical traffic ticket would be issued if a driver is cited for careless driving. The words "careless driving" will also act as a comprehensive term for traffic accidents that are not life-threatening and for which a driver receives a careless driving citation.

Applications for the 2021 rollout of Florida electronic driver's licenses are soon to begin processing. The state will be the first in the world to have electronic driver's licenses that stringently conform with tight national and international standards and have cutting-edge technology in place for the utmost security.

Because of distracted driving, over 200 people were involved in fatal accidents in 2018, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With October being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is looking to emphasize that distracted involves more than just texting.

Unlike insurance, drivers must show their physical license and it's likely to remain so. Using an electronic version of the license to drive a vehicle is essentially like driving unlicensed and may, therefore, lead to a citation. Bear in mind, however, that driving with a license that is not valid, even if a physical one is issued, is also illegal. As a misdemeanor, it can bear heavy fines and may also result in prison time.

If a Florida law enforcement officer places a driver under arrest for DUI, the driver should be read the implied consent warning reminding the driver that their license may be placed under suspicion should the driver refuse a breathalyzer test.

In typical circumstances, receiving a driving under the influence (DUI) charge means alcohol was detected in a driver’s system. However, drivers may be surprised to learn that a DUI arrest doesn’t necessarily always involve alcohol consumption.