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    Super Speed, Super Consequences: Florida’s Tough New Reckless Driving Law

    October 9, 2025By Alfredo Soto

    Speeding has been a longstanding issue on Florida’s highways, but recent data shows how deadly it can be. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that speeding contributed to roughly 10% of traffic fatalities between 2019 and 2023, with most offenders being young males aged 16 to 25.[i]  The reality is sobering: […]

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    Fully Autonomous and Fully Free from Criminal Culpability?: The Gaps of Florida Statute § 316.85

    September 22, 2025By Nathalie Tirado

    Technology continues to rapidly advance. As a result, vehicles with autonomous systems are more commonplace on Florida roadways. These autonomous vehicles (“AVs”) have systems that control everything: from steering, lane changing, to pedal control. In fact, soon, newer models will no longer require an individual to stay behind the wheel or keep attention on the […]

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