FAQs
Business Purpose Only (BPO) Driver’s Licenses: When Can I Apply For a BPO Hardship License?
Florida permits application for a hardship, Business Purpose Only (BPO) license after a first-time DUI conviction. To qualify for a BPO license, an offender may be required to successfully complete “DUI School” or any other mandatory substance abuse evaluation(s). Generally, a first-time DUI offender must abstain from driving for 30 days, if the driver… Read More
I Was Arrested for DUI Off Campus and Now UF is Sending Me a Letter Regarding Disciplinary Actions, Can They Do That?
Yes, The University of Florida, in Gainesville, has very strict policies regarding students charged with DUI, even if the arrest occurred off campus and even if the student is found not guilty of DUI in criminal court. Here is the common course of events: Within a few days of the student’s arrest, the University… Read More
How Can I Be Over the Legal Limit After Only One Drink?
When considering the legal limit for alcohol consumption, the number of ounces of alcohol in the drinks you consume matters more than the number of drinks you had – and not all drinks are the same. A single mixed drink may have 3 ounces of alcohol in it, which is the equivalent of 3… Read More
Do I Have to Pump My Brakes to Keep From Skidding if I Have an ABS?
This is an excellent road safety question and one that many people are confused about. Most vehicles are equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS), however, that wasn’t always the case. Many of us learned to drive without the assistance of ABS and therefore, we learned that in times of emergencies when you have to… Read More
What is the Difference Between Collision and Comprehensive Insurance?
Collision and Comprehensive car insurance are often confused. Both protect your vehicle in different ways. Here is the information: Collision insurance covers damages to your vehicle caused by an accident (collision). Collision insurance pays even if you caused the accident that damaged your car. Collision coverage is especially valuable because one in four Floridians… Read More
Do I Have to Wear a Helmet to Ride My Motorcycle or Motor Scooter in Florida Legally?
Florida repealed the universal helmet law in 2000 for riders over the age of 21. So if you are over 21 years of age, you do not have to wear a helmet legally while riding a motorcycle or motor scooter. However, if you choose not to wear a helmet, you are legally required to… Read More
