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Recent Posts in Speeding Tickets Category

March 18, 2010

Florida Traffic Ticket Total Nears 37,000 For Statewide Click It or Ticket Campaign

The Florida Highway Patrol released their final number of Florida traffic tickets written during their two-week Click It or Ticket campaign. A staggering 36,858 traffic citations were issued yet only 6,550 of those were for seat belt violations, which was the focus of the campaign. The percentage of tickets issued for seat belt violations during this seat belt enforcement campaign was just over 17%.

The FHP also reported 311 arrests for DUI and driving under the influence of drugs resulting from the stops. According to the FHP’s own release there were more than 10,000 Florida speeding tickets issued and an equal number of motorists assisted.…

March 1, 2010

Hernando County Teacher Charged With DUI Following A Stop For Speeding

Ramia Vasquez was allegedly speeding on a Spring Hill street when Hernando County deputies pulled her over.
Upon the traffic stop the 37-year-old school teacher reportedly smelled of alcohol, had trouble keeping her balance and also had bloodshot eyes. She was later arrested for DUI and taken to Hernando County Jail.

The drunk driving arrest  took place after Vasquez failed field sobriety tests according to the arresting officer. The woman gave a breathalyzer sample at the jail and according to TampaBay.com she had a blood-alcohol content of 0.92 and 0.99. She posted bond and was released from jail.…

February 4, 2010

California’s Arnold Schwarzenegger Floats The Idea Of Speeding Cameras To Raise $400 Million

Facing a steep budget deficit California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger planned to install cameras that would automatically issue. Speeding tickets just like the ones that are already installed to issue traffic citations for running a red light. The Governor said the plan would raise almost $400 million oh yeah and increase safety.

The proposal faced stiff opposition from lawmakers who saw it simply as a revenue-generator and not a safety enhancement. The cameras were going to issue a traffic ticket for $225 for speeding up to 15 MPH over the limit and then $325 if a driver was speeding more than 15 MPH over the posted limit.…

January 19, 2010

Pasco County Woman Awaiting Extradition From NY Due To Fatal Motorcycle Crash Last Year

Deborah Terrero, formerly of Hudson, Florida was arrested in New York this past weekend on a fugitive from justice warrant issued in December. The 53-year-old woman is accused of causing the death of a passenger on the back of a motorcycle in a crash that took place April 5. According to TampaBay.com, Terrero has a long history of traffic tickets and citations in Florida. She has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident in 2006, she has received five speeding tickets and had her license suspended several times for failure to either appear in court or pay her traffic tickets.

Terrero could possibly be extradited for this latest traffic incident. According to the FHP the former Hudson resident pulled her SUV out onto U.S. 19 in front of a motorcycle driven by Kenneth L. Dillon. Dillon tried to avoid the collision but Terrero allegedly pulled into the center lane causing the collision. Dillon’s passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and died. Dillon suffered serious injuries. …

December 3, 2009

Adrian Peterson Runs Fast And Drives That Way Too

Adrian Peterson may not be the fastest man in the NFL on the field but when it comes to the highway he may hold that title. The Minnesota Vikings running back was given a speeding ticket for driving 109 MPH this past weekend. The traffic stop took place on a state-highway in a 55-MPH zone.

Peterson was driving his BMW at almost twice the posted speed limit. The Associate Press is reporting he didn’t realize how fast he was going at the time he was pulled over. He was issued a citation and then went on his way in what the officer described as a very routine traffic stop.

If you have received a speeding ticket anywhere in the state of Florida, our lawyers can help. Call us at 1-800-FIGHT IT.…

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