How to Drive Legally in South Florida: Dumb Laws Edition

Florida has quite the reputation. With Florida Man making his rounds in the news every so often, the public eye is often centered on our beautiful state when it comes to legal happenings. While many laws have come into play for a good reason, it’s safe to say that some of the laws in Florida are downright silly. It almost makes you wonder: what exactly happened here to establish such a precedent to justify these laws? The world may never know.

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Is Living on a Boat all It’s Cracked Up to Be? Florida Boat Owners, Feel Free to Weigh In!

South Florida is a funny place. Nowhere else in the world could someone casually bring up the topic of owning a boat without anyone batting an eye. If someone way up north or in the Midwest mentioned owning a boat, you may think of a fishing dinghy. Of course, we use our boats to go fishing out here, too. But for some of us, owning a boat – and living on it -- is actually a lifestyle choice. While it may seem like a fun and exciting one at first, the truth is, living on a boat may be something that’s best reserved for fantasy if you’re not properly prepared for it.

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So Fresh 'n So Clean (Clean): The Basics to Washing a Florida Car

While some people are perfectly content in dropping a few bucks in a drive-thru coin-op car wash, many others are more of a fan of the hands-on approach to keeping their car free from dust and dirt. If you’re part of Team DIY when it comes to keeping the outside of your car squeaky clean, you may benefit from a few helpful pointers on how to wash your car properly. As your local Pompano Beach auto tag agency, we're veterans of the damage the tropical Florida environment can do to your car.

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Self-Driving Cars in South Florida: What CS/HB 311 Means for You

Some of us love the experience of driving. Getting behind the wheel, putting on your favorite jams, and letting the open road whisk you away can be an enjoyable experience in and of itself. However, what about those of you who aren’t as enthusiastic about driving and prefer to be the passenger instead of the chauffeur? Thanks to new legislation that was passed on July 1st, if you hate driving, surprise: you may not have to actually do it anymore. Governor Ron DeSantis has just approved a new bill that makes way for self-driving vehicles to start operating on the Florida roadways. While not everyone is thrilled about this new policy, others are queuing up to take advantage of it. As a South Florida driver, though, what does this legislation mean for you?

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Camping vs Glamping: The Showdown

When you think of camping, what’s the first thing to come to mind? Is it the great outdoors, roasting hot dogs on a make-shift spit over an open fire, and burning helpless marshmallows to oblivion before trying to messily shove them between two chocolate-laden graham crackers? Or, do you perhaps think of cautiously navigating your fully-loaded recreational vehicle to one of the fully stocked camp sites that dot the South Florida coast?...

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Motorcycle Safety, Part Deux: Practical Advice for Staying Not-Dead on the Road

If you haven’t figured it out by now, we truly and genuinely care about our South Florida motorists. In fact, safety is something we really want to emphasize in our little corner of the internet, as the roadways here can be quite dangerous at times. We’ve touched briefly before on the best safety gear for motorcyclists, but now we want to take a moment to drill in a few more motorcycle safety tips into your (well protected, helmet wearing) brain. Once you're legally allowed to drive your motorcycle in the State safely, actually driving safely is the most important part!...

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Four Essential Tips to Help You Stay Safe on Your Florida Boat

There’s nothing quite like taking your boat out on a warm summer’s day to enjoy the cool, refreshing water. Whether you’re sailing around on one of South Florida’s many inviting lakes, or you’re the type of brave soul who is undaunted by the open ocean, owning a boat can give you the freedom to break away from your obligationsand jettison your cares.

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RV Campground Etiquette for Floridians

South Florida is arguably one of the best places to own a recreational vehicle. With so many days of awesome sunshine and warm weather, sometimes it’s just better to be on the road instead of staying stuck at home. However, as a guest in an RV campground, there are certain rules (both written and unwritten!) that you must follow.

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