The Serious Consequences of Driving Without a Valid License in Florida
Driving without a valid license might seem like a minor infraction, but in Florida, it’s a serious offense with far-reaching consequences. In 2023 alone, over 106,000 people were arrested for this charge, making it one of the most common criminal offenses in the state. Whether your license is expired, suspended, revoked, or you’ve never had […]
What Happens When A Cop Gets Arrested For DUI?
When a law enforcement officer gets a DUI in Florida, it’s not just a legal problem—it’s a personal and professional crisis. DUI charges can devastate any individual’s life, but for an officer of the law, the stakes are even higher. Their reputation, career, and livelihood are on the line, as well as the public’s trust […]
Heavy DUI Enforcement Through Labor Day: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Ramps Up Again
Florida is gearing up for a wave of DUI enforcement thanks to NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. With it, we can expect a significant escalation in the state’s approach to combating impaired driving from 8/16/24 – 9/2/24. This campaign, a nationwide effort to reduce impaired driving, has taken on a life of […]
Florida DUI Arrests By The Numbers
Each year the FLHSMV publishes data about the number of traffic infractions issued across the state. We dive deep into these numbers to get a better understanding of trends in traffic enforcement here in Florida. We always look at criminal traffic arrests which include the most notorious: DUI. Let’s take a look at the numbers. […]
Tampa Area Is Florida’s DUI Hotspot
Of the 44,000 DUI arrests in the state of Florida, 7967 or 18% happened in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. By comparison, Miami and Broward only had 4,700 combined. This is clearly the state’s “DUI Hotspot” due to aggressive enforcement by local agencies. In fact in 2022, they made twice as many DUI arrests in Tampa […]