Since a lot of you are visiting Orlando from out of state, it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with our traffic laws. A complete summary can be found here.
You should pay close attention to Chapter 316.191 which concerns street racing. A police officer at his sole discretion can decide if you are racing and arrrest you and impound your vehicle on the spot. It is probably a good idea to join AAA and have that bail bond certificate handy.
Also know that Florida law mandates a written warning (i.e. no moving violation) for speeding up to 5 MPH over the posted limit. I keep a print out from the FHP website in my car just in case. The actual statute is Title XXIII Chapter 318 Section 18 Sub-paragraph (3)(b) which can be found here. The law does not apply in a school zone.
If you have a concealed weapons permit from one of the following States, Florida recognizes your permit. Further information can be found here. A more detailed page with specific Florida restrictions can be found here. It outlines where you can and cannot have a weapon on your person. If you're going to be packing heat, read it!
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming.
You should pay close attention to Chapter 316.191 which concerns street racing. A police officer at his sole discretion can decide if you are racing and arrrest you and impound your vehicle on the spot. It is probably a good idea to join AAA and have that bail bond certificate handy.
Also know that Florida law mandates a written warning (i.e. no moving violation) for speeding up to 5 MPH over the posted limit. I keep a print out from the FHP website in my car just in case. The actual statute is Title XXIII Chapter 318 Section 18 Sub-paragraph (3)(b) which can be found here. The law does not apply in a school zone.
If you have a concealed weapons permit from one of the following States, Florida recognizes your permit. Further information can be found here. A more detailed page with specific Florida restrictions can be found here. It outlines where you can and cannot have a weapon on your person. If you're going to be packing heat, read it!
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming.
