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Feb 20
Some portions of Florida highways have tolls which on average, cost about $1. Sometimes, you will get backed-up in traffic at these tolls. Florida travel guide suggests skipping the traffic and ordering a Florida Sunpass online at www.sunpass.com or at Publix Supermarkets and CVS pharmacies. Check the Miami City Guide for the stores closest to your [...] [...more]
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Tags: Florida highways, Florida Sunpass, florida travel, Florida Travel Guide, Florida vacations, smart travel, sunpass, travel tips
Some portions of Florida highways have tolls which on average, cost about $1. Sometimes, you will get backed-up in traffic at these tolls. Florida travel guide suggests skipping the traffic and ordering a Florida Sunpass online at www.sunpass.com or at Publix Supermarkets and CVS pharmacies.
Check the Miami City Guide for the stores closest to your Florida vacation rental. The Florida Sunpass is a prepaid device that transmits a radio signal to sensors mounted in the toll lanes as you drive through. The toll amount (less 25%) is then automatically deducted from your prepaid account. A long beep will let you know that the transponder was recognized and the toll cost was successfully paid. A different signal can mean that your credit is about to expire and needs to be replenished, is defective or low on battery. If you pass the toll with a faulty or unreplenished Florida Sunpass, you can be charged a $100 violation fee.
Feb 20
If you are visiting Florida, you may notice a sign with a diamond symbol on several highways. These symbols represent HOV lanes. Florida HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles with more than one passenger. The purpose of Florida HOV lanes is to minimize negative effects from traffic on the environment as well as reduce traffic [...] [...more]
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: Driving in Florida, florida, Florida highways, florida travel, Florida vacations, High Occupancy Tolls, HOV Lanes, Miami-Dade, rent a car, smart travel, travel tips
If you are visiting Florida, you may notice a sign with a diamond symbol on several highways. These symbols represent HOV lanes. Florida HOV lanes are reserved for vehicles with more than one passenger. The purpose of Florida HOV lanes is to minimize negative effects from traffic on the environment as well as reduce traffic on Florida highways.
In 2008, Miami-Dade replaced their Florida HOV lanes with 2 lanes restricted to registered car poolers driving in Florida or those driving in Florida that are willing to pay a toll. A Florida Sunpass (www.sunpass.com) is required by anyone who opts to take the toll.
The toll amount (less 25%) is automatically debited from your prepaid account every time you drive through the lane. Toll prices vary according to highway congestion. The more congested the highway, the higher the toll price. High Occupancy Tolls, also called HOT, are meant to ease traffic. The toll cost changes according to real time traffic conditions to keep traffic flowing and driving in Florida less stressful.
Sunpasses can be ordered online or can be purchased at Publix supermarkets or CVS pharmacies. It is a prepaid toll that you can get for $5. Violations of the HOT lanes will cost you a fine of $100.
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Feb 20
Florida is a large state and vacationers enjoying travel in Florida may choose from several alternatives of travel between cities. They may rent a car, take a plane, train or use the bus services in Florida. The easiest way to travel in Florida is probably by car. The extensive road system is easy to navigate [...] [...more]
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: Bus Services in Florida, Florida airports, florida travel, Florida vacations, Grey Hound, smart travel, Travel in Florida, travel tips
Florida is a large state and vacationers enjoying travel in Florida may choose from several alternatives of travel between cities. They may rent a car, take a plane, train or use the bus services in Florida. The easiest way to travel in Florida is probably by car. The extensive road system is easy to navigate and renting a car in Florida is affordable.
Flying is also an easy option to travel in Florida with the large network of Florida airports. Bus services in Florida are probably the cheapest way to travel in Florida. Greyhound bus lines (www.greyhound.com) maintain the most extensive network of lines within the US and Florida. Greyhound bus services in Florida allow vacationers to see all the routes and rates offered. The main Miami bus services in Florida terminal is located at 411 Northwest 27th Street Miami, FL. For more information on bus services in Florida, call Greyhound at 305-871-18 10.
Feb 20
Some Florida cities are introducing a new Florida radar system. The city of Surfside, just north of Miami Beach and south of Bal Harbour is one of the cities that has started implementing this new Florida radar system used to track speeders. As a tourist in Florida, it is impossible for you to be familiar [...] [...more]
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Tags: Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor, Florida Radar System, florida travel, Florida Vacations Guide, Miami city guide, smart travel, speeders, Surfside, travel tips
Some Florida cities are introducing a new Florida radar system. The city of Surfside, just north of Miami Beach and south of Bal Harbour is one of the cities that has started implementing this new Florida radar system used to track speeders. As a tourist in Florida, it is impossible for you to be familiar with these spots so check with the Florida vacations guide to keep you up to speed. At this particular location, police vehicles are hidden in a parking lot located between 91st and 90th street on Harding Ave.
Their new Florida radar system is made up of a thin pole with a small radar on top. Unsuspecting drivers will likely not notice the new Florida radar system. Do not speed in areas where they have this new Florida radar system or you may be charged a fine or get penalized for a traffic violation. Police in Surfside have a small area to cover and are therefore readily present and quite aggressive. The same is said for cities like Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor. Read a Miami city guide thoroughly. If you speed, you are likely to get caught.
Feb 20
Drivers can avoid getting caught doing anything wrong by detecting police through the use of radar detectors in Florida. These devices are totally acceptable and legal for Florida drivers. In Europe, radar detectors are illegal and drivers caught with them risk the possibility of a heavy fine. The use of radar detectors in [...] [...more]
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: florida, Florida police, florida travel, radar detectors in Florida, smart travel, speed limit, travel tips
Drivers can avoid getting caught doing anything wrong by detecting police through the use of radar detectors in Florida. These devices are totally acceptable and legal for Florida drivers. In Europe, radar detectors are illegal and drivers caught with them risk the possibility of a heavy fine. The use of radar detectors in Florida helps detect nearby radars and laser guns. If you plan to rent a car in Florida and like to drive fast, you can make use of radar detectors in Florida for around $200. Find stores that sell electronics in the area by checking the Florida travel guide.
One of the best radar brands is http://www.escortradar.com/. These are portable radars that are so simple to set up that even a child could install them. When the use of radar detectors in Florida is near a radar or a laser gun, it will beep to caution you. At times, the use of radar detectors in Florida will pick up false signals but overall, radars are very useful devices. Find more information like this in the Miami city guide.
Feb 20
According to the Florida travel guide, there were about 2,000 automobile accidents in Florida that were caused by distracted drivers. About 20% of those drivers were distracted by driving while talking on a cell phone. Most places in the world prohibit driving while talking on a cell phone unless drivers use headsets. Florida attempted to [...] [...more]
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Tags: Cell Phone, Driving in Florida, driving regulations, Florida Travel Guide, Florida vacations, smart travel, travel tips
According to the Florida travel guide, there were about 2,000 automobile accidents in Florida that were caused by distracted drivers. About 20% of those drivers were distracted by driving while talking on a cell phone. Most places in the world prohibit driving while talking on a cell phone unless drivers use headsets. Florida attempted to ban driving while talking on a cell phone but the effort was unsuccessful.
In 2001, Miami Dade became the first county in Florida to restrict driving while talking on a cell phone. Violators of this law can face a fine of $250. Read the Miami city guide to learn about other driving regulations.
Feb 20
Local police authorities strictly enforce Florida driving rules such as attention to stop signs. If you are renting a car for your vacation in Florida, you should know some important Florida driving rules which you can find in the Florida guide. Many drivers out there interpret stop signs as an indicator to slow down and [...] [...more]
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Tags: Florida Driving Rules, florida travel, Florida vacations, smart travel, Stop Signs in Florida, travel tips
Local police authorities strictly enforce Florida driving rules such as attention to stop signs. If you are renting a car for your vacation in Florida, you should know some important Florida driving rules which you can find in the Florida guide. Many drivers out there interpret stop signs as an indicator to slow down and make sure no cars are coming before they continue driving forward at their regular speed. This idea is quite different than the Florida driving rules we were taught back in driving school. Drivers need to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, make sure no other cars are coming and then proceed on your way.
Florida Police apply the original Florida driving rules straight from the book and do not tolerate variations of it. Violations will be penalized with a substantial fine and points on your driver’s license. Vacationers in Florida most likely do not have business meetings or other appointments they need to rush to. Instead, take your time to drive safely and enjoy the wonderful art deco architecture and other Florida spots and family destinations during your full and complete stops.
Feb 20
If you drove into Miami or are renting a car in Florida, you should take a look at this Florida city guide articles on the profile of Florida drivers. Consequences of traffic violations can be trivial or major depending on the severity of the violation. As mentioned in many Florida city guide, US residents or [...] [...more]
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: Driving Rules in Florida, Florida drivers, Florida Traffic Lawyers, florida travel, smart travel, travel tips
If you drove into Miami or are renting a car in Florida, you should take a look at this Florida city guide articles on the profile of Florida drivers. Consequences of traffic violations can be trivial or major depending on the severity of the violation. As mentioned in many Florida city guide, US residents or those planning to become a US resident should avoid traffic violations as they may result in points on your driver’s license or an increase in your insurance rate. A visitor from a foreign country may actually get off without much trouble after minor infractions.
There is a good chance you will be let off the hook if you hire the right Florida traffic lawyers when necessary. Drivers may fight violations or fines with the help of Florida traffic lawyers when necessary. In most cases, the officer will not show up to your trial and the case will be dismissed. There are many good Florida traffic lawyers and rates can reach up to a few hundred dollars. Read more on driving rules in Florida to learn the laws so you can avoid problems and enjoy your vacation rentals in Florida.
Feb 20
Motorcycles and scooters are very popular in Europe and the rest of the world. Motorcyclists love to bypass traffic by driving between cars. Motorcyclists in Paris or Rome zigzag through the streets and vehicles. However, drivers of motorcycles or scooters in Florida are held to the same expectations as car drivers are. Drivers of motorcycles or [...] [...more]
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Tags: driving, europe, Florida vacation rentals, Florida vacations, motorcycles, scooters, traffic
Motorcycles and scooters are very popular in Europe and the rest of the world. Motorcyclists love to bypass traffic by driving between cars. Motorcyclists in Paris or Rome zigzag through the streets and vehicles.
However, drivers of motorcycles or scooters in Florida are held to the same expectations as car drivers are. Drivers of motorcycles or scooters in Florida must stay in their own lane and are not allowed to weave in between cars.
If a police officer sees drivers of motorcycles or scooters in Florida doing this, you will be pulled over and may get a ticket.
Stay in Florida vacation rentals in the center of everything so you can always be near where you are going to and do not have to rush.
Feb 20
Automobile traffic rules apply to motorcycles and scooters. Information from the Florida travel guide lets us know that motorcyclists do not get special treatment in Florida. However, motorcyclists do have advantages in other things: - They are cheaper to operate - Parking a motorcycle in Florida is easier. There are specific parking spots designated specifically for parking [...] [...more]
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: florida, florida travel, motorcycles, parking, Parking a motorcycle, scooters, smart travel, travel tips
Automobile traffic rules apply to motorcycles and scooters. Information from the Florida travel guide lets us know that motorcyclists do not get special treatment in Florida. However, motorcyclists do have advantages in other things:
- They are cheaper to operate
- Parking a motorcycle in Florida is easier. There are specific parking spots designated specifically for parking a motorcycle in Florida. You may also see people parking a motorcycle in Florida in between (but perpendicular to) parallel-parked cars. In most cases, parking a motorcycle in Florida this way is fine.
- Very cool in Miami
Check the Florida travel guide for more information. Rent a comfortable Florida vacation rental for your visit.
