There is currently much debate in Florida concerning an issue called the “Accident Tax.” More aptly described, this is when a city or county agency charges a flat fee to a driver who is found to be at-fault in a collision. The fee can range from $180 to $800, depending on the type of emergency services called to the scene. Read the rest of this entry

No matter what state you live in, laws are constantly changing.  For example, in recent years, many states have adopted “move over laws” to help protect law enforcement and emergency personnel while they are working on the roadside. Do you know the requirements of Florida’s Move Over Law? If not, you should! Obeying this law could save a life. Read the rest of this entry

Threadbare city and county budgets have caused government officials to get very creative in finding more money for their coffers over the last two years. One new revenue source is the implementation of what are known as “Cost Recovery Programs,” “Police Investigation Fees,” or “Service Response Fees.” In layman’s terms, this means that the person responsible for the crash has to shoulder some of the financial responsibility for emergency personnel who respond to the crash. Read the rest of this entry