Florida Rolls Out Stricter Traffic Laws: Tougher Penalties for Texting, Road Rage, and More
Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida has rolled out a new set of stringent road safety laws aimed at reducing traffic accidents and enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. The legislative overhaul, which targets behaviors from texting and eating while driving to aggressive driving and illegal street racing, comes in response to rising concerns over road safety in the state. The reforms introduce higher fines and stricter penalties for various infractions, including harsher consequences for those driving with an expired vehicle registration. For personal vehicles, the registration must be renewed by the owner’s birthday to avoid … Read more