Drivers who:
- consistently drive below the speed limit;
- weave in and out of lanes;
- drift into other lanes of traffic; or
- experience a number of near-misses with other vehicles, road borders, or other obstacles on the road are more susceptible to traffic violations.
Police may be more suspicious of a DUI or other potential criminal acts that come with hefty charges.
Avoid being noticed by driving within the speed limit of the traffic around you. Police officers often look for cars that are going significantly – and obviously – faster than other vehicles, so if you are in a pack of cars all going around the same speed, the odds that you are the one who is pulled over is significantly lower.
Also, if you travel with a group of cars, stay in the center of that group. If you are the first car, you will be the one that police notice in their radar trap, and if you are the last vehicle, your car will be the one that police pull out behind.
Avoid any aggressive driving tactics, such as changing lanes frequently or tailgating other cars. These moves will not only capture the attention of any patrol officer you drive past, but might also annoy or provoke a fellow driver into calling the Florida Highway Patrol switchboard and reporting your license number and a description of your car. Always be polite to other drivers as a general rule.
Another tactic that many speedy drivers often overlook is staying out of the fast lane. Sure, you should use it to switch lanes when necessary, but if a police officer is waiting for a speeding driver to blow by, he or she is most likely watching the far left lane.
Finally, do not speed if you are the only visible vehicle on the road, even if you are only going a few miles over the speed limit. Especially avoid speeding late at night, when drunk driving patrols spring radar traps and come down hard on speeders or anyone exhibiting the signs of intoxicated driving.
If you have been stopped and consequently arrested by the police or other law enforcement agents for traffic violations or charges, reach out to a team of defense lawyers who will help you face and fight your charges in Miami.
No matter what you have been accused of, you are constitutionally entitled to certain inalienable rights, and your attorney will aggressively defend and protect them. This involves collecting evidence for your case, gathering witness testimony, analyzing prevailing and recent relevant case law, preparing exhibits, and other duties that will help you protect your legal rights.
Schedule a cost-free consultation with a traffic or criminal defense attorney in Miami today and receive a free evaluation of your case. If you have been arrested for more serious charges, your attorney can also speak with your family members or friends to help them navigate through the process of posting bond to bail you out of jail or other obligatory processes early on in the case.
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If you are facing criminal charges under Florida law, your criminal defense lawyers are your best defense. The defense team you choose to represent you in court, defend your rights, and relentlessly pursue your case could be the difference between jail time and getting on with your life. Contact the criminal defense lawyers at Falk & Ross to discuss your case – 1-877-663-5110.