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Driving
IN THE AREA

DRIVING LAWS
It is important to have a valid driver's license and vehicle
registration in possession while driving. In the United
States, you are required to drive on the right side of the
road.
SPEED LIMITS
The speed limit on interstate highways varies from 55 to
70 miles (88 to 112 kilometers) per hour. The speed limit
on roads in cities and congested areas ranges from 20 to
55 miles (32 to 88 kilometers) per hour. All speed limits
are posted in miles per hour along the side of the road
and are strictly enforced.
SEAT BELTS
Florida law requires front-seat passengers to wear seat
belts. Children younger than age 4 are required to be in a
safety car seat; children ages 4 and 5 must be in a safety
seat or wear a seat belt. Most rental car companies
provide car seats.
TOLL BOOTHS & SERVICE STATIONS
In Central Florida, the Beachline (S.R. 528), East-West
Expressway (S.R. 408), Central Florida GreeneWay
(S.R. 417), and The Daniel Webster Western Beltway
(S.R. 429) are toll roads. When traveling these roads,
be sure to use the tollbooth lanes marked "Change
Receipts" or "Exact Change Only." There are lanes for
drivers who have already pre-paid for tolls with SunPass.
These are easy to slip by, so watch for the SunPass
signs carefully. Unmanned toll booths require exact
change, so be sure to have plenty of United States coins,
especially quarters, when venturing out. If you drive the
Florida Turnpike from Orlando to Miami, expect to pay
several dollars in tolls.

EMERGENCY VEHICLES
All traffic must yield to emergency vehicles - fire trucks,
ambulances, police cars displaying flashing lights or
sounding their alarms - by pulling out of traffic and
over to the nearest side of the road until the vehicle has
passed.
DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS
Beware of slick roads during and after rainstorms. When
these conditions occur, drive slowly and avoid sudden
stops and turns. Your headlights must be on whenever
using your windshield wipers.
DRINKING & DRIVING
In an effort to curtail driving under the influence (DUI) of
alcohol and drugs, Florida has adopted tough policies
regarding drunk driving. Persons arrested for driving
under the influence (DUI) with blood alcohol levels of
.08 percent or higher, or who refuse breath, blood or
urine requests by a police officer, may have their license
confiscated and suspended immediately by the arresting
officer. First-time offenders are subject to mandatory
revocation of their driver's license for six months, fines of
up to USD $500 and possible imprisonment for up to six
months. Please urge your clients to not drink and drive!
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Florida Law makes texting while driving a secondary
offense, meaning a driver can only be issued a citation if
they are stopped for another traffic offense, like speeding
or running a red light. Texting while driving can be very
dangerous. Texting is not recommended while your
vehicle is in motion.
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