Posted on Thu, May 09, 2013 @ 09:36 AM
In a reversal of an earlier decision, the state of Florida has decided to keep the Margate DMV open for road tests. This is a change from the earlier decision 6 months ago when they announced they were closing it.
People can continue to take the road tests and use the Margate DMV for all other DMV functions.
My advice is still to call for an appointment so you don't have to wait all day.
Posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2013 @ 04:13 PM
For those of you planning on taking a driver license road test at the Margate DMV, you only have a few days left.
Starting February 4th, they won't be conducting road tests anymore. You will be forced to go somewhere else. Currently, you can still go to Pompano Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill or Deerfield Beach DMV.
Later this year, the Margate DMV is closing entirely.
Posted on Fri, Jan 04, 2013 @ 11:31 AM
I've written about it and made videos on YouTube, and yet there are still plenty of people who don't seem to know what the Move Over Law is all about.
Well, now is great time to brush up on it because the FHP has just announced, as a result of a recent incident involving a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper who was injured while she was parked in the emergency lane, they will be stepping up their enforcement.
This means they will be issuing tickets to those of you are do not slow down or change lanes when you see an emergency vehicle on the shoulder or emergency lane.
You can read my blog or watch below, but basically, if you are driving and you see any emergency vehicle on the side of the road with the lights flashing, you need to either change lanes or, if you can't, then slow down by 20 miles an hour under the speed limit.
If you don't, you will get a ticket. Be careful, be safe, and if you get pulled over and need help, let us know.
Posted on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 @ 04:58 AM
The police have announced they have started their annual DUI holiday enforcement. The program called "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" has begun and will run through Jan 1, 2013.
There's no reason to drink and drive, and as a reader of our blog, you know the AAA Tow to Go Program will take you and your car home if you are too drunk to drive.
Be safe this holiday season.
Posted on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 @ 09:09 AM
Usually on this site, we bring you information relating to traffic tickets and information that's helpful.
However, this story was just too good to pass up. It's about a police officer that pulled a man over for having an expired registration and during the stop, the man admitted that he just couldn't afford both the registration and food for his family.
The police officer, in a remarkable act of kindness, gave the man the minor violation, but slipped in a $100 bill.
These kinds of acts are too few and far between and when we hear about them, we love to pass them on.
Here's a link to a video about the story.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Unger & Kowitt
Posted on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 @ 11:19 AM
In an unprecedented move, the good folks at Budweiser and AAA have teamed up to keep everyone safe between Thanksgiving and January 2, 2013.
AAA's Tow To Go program provides FREE towing for you AND your car if you are too drunk to drive. All you have to do is call 1-800-AAA-HELP.
You DO NOT have to be a member of AAA. Just call 1-800-AAA-HELP. It's 100% confidential.
This really is a great program designed to keep everyone safe. Please pass it along.
You can get a free tow November 22nd all the way through 1/2/2013
For more information, CLICK HERE
Posted on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 @ 05:14 PM
Recently in the news was an article celebrating the fact that the Florida Supreme Court is taking up two separate appeals involving red light camera cases.
If the Supreme Court rules the cameras were illegally installed by these municipalities, then a refund will ensue.
Now before you start spending the money, you should know, these things take years. But, a refund is a refund.
We'll keep you posted.
Posted on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 @ 10:15 AM
It's that time of year again. The good folks at AAA and Budweiser have teamed up to keep everyone safe this Halloween and the days that follow.
AAA's Tow To Go program which provides FREE towing for you AND your car if you are too drunk to drive is back. All you have to do is call 1-800-AAA-HELP.
You DO NOT have to be a member of AAA. Just call 1-800-AAA-HELP. It's 100% confidential.
This really is a great program designed to keep everyone safe. Please pass it along.
You can get a free tow October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
For more information, CLICK HERE
Posted on Sun, Sep 16, 2012 @ 10:57 AM
If you drive in the Town of Davie, you better take note: More Red Light Cameras Are Coming.
The town just announced a new camera will be installed at the intersection of University Drive and Stirling Road (both North and Southbound).
Yes, these are the same dreaded red light cameras that are popping up all over the place in an attempt to raise revenue off the backs of citizens in the name of public safety.
A quick search of our website will take you to any number of articles written where I explain why I believe these cameras trample over our constitutional rights and my disdain for them.
Here's the newspaper article detailing the Town of Davie's announcement.
If you are a red light runner, you have 30 days before they switch from a warning to a $158 fine.
Posted on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 @ 09:54 AM
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of speed limits, they're not kidding. Soon, in certain parts of Texas, you will legally be able to drive 85 miles an hour.
WOW!!
I can only imagine what it will feel like to be able to drive next to a police officer while going 85 miles an hour and have no worries.
Good for Texas for realizing that in many ways, the notion of 55 mph or even 70 mph is just a random number that was created many years ago with a different type of road or automobile in mind.
To read more about it, CLICK HERE