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“As we enter Florida’s busiest months for visitor traffic, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to provide some driving tips from visitflorida.com to welcome our visitors and help keep them safe as they navigate our roads and highways,” said Florida Vehicle Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

Florida Driving Tips

• Remember to drive on the right side of the road.
• Legal speed limits are posted on the right side of the road.
• You may turn right at a red light after coming to a complete stop, unless a sign indicating “no right on red” is posted at the intersection.
• Headlights must be on from dusk to dawn, as well as in fog or rain. Turn off windscreen wipers when stopping at toll booths.
• When law enforcement vehicles are in one of the “break-down” lanes, either assisting a motorist or pulling over a speeding vehicle, you must move to the far lane, away from the police, or slow to 20 miles per hour below the speed limit.
• Law requires wearing your seat belt. In addition, children under age 4 or less than 40 pounds (15 kg) must be in a child car seat, usually available from your car rental company.
• Driving in Florida while drinking alcohol or while under the influence of alcohol is illegal. Appoint a “designated driver” in your group who will drink only non-alcoholic beverages and drive home safely.
• Drivers may dial *FHP on Florida interstates and highways in an emergency to reach the Florida Highway Patrol (state police).
• Some interstate highways have tolls, for example, the Florida Turnpike (Ocala to Homestead), Alligator Alley (1-75 between Miami and Naples) and the Bee Line Expressway (Orlando to Cape Canaveral). Many coastal islands have bridges, at which a toll is also charged.
• Motorists who travel Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County will pay Florida tolls via an all-electronic collection system. Officials caution motorists that under no circumstances should they attempt to stop in high-speed electronic tolling lanes. For more information about the toll road changes, click here.
• You only need your documentation of identification, such as your driver's license from your native country, to drive in Florida. You do not need an international driving permit.

“If you are injured in a vehicle accident during your visit to Florida, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., after seeking medical attention. We are available when you need us, 24/7. There are no costs or attorney fees unless we make a monetary recovery for you,” said Attorney Spivey.

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.