4 More Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Florida Driver

You asked, and we answered. Last time, we showed you some of the best gifts you can get for a Florida driver - and we don’t want you to break the bank on this one. Here are some helpful options that are both practical and fun, starting with...

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4 Gifts Ideas for Your Favorite Driver

The holiday season is upon us, and you might be thinking about what gift would be best for that special person who happens to love their car. Now, people who are in love with their vehicles can be a little demanding when it comes to something for it as an accessory or a kit, especially if it comes from someone else.

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The Senior Driver's License Renewal Process in Florida - What to Expect?

It's no secret that among all American states, Florida boasts the largest senior citizen population. People older than 64 years old comprise 18% of its population, with a projected four and a half million of them living in the state by 2020. Among all these older folks, there are many drivers out there for whom the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles applies extra requirements when renewing their driver's license. These requirements pertain to the driver's capability to operate a vehicle safely and are placed to ensure the safety of both the driver and the population in general.

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Florida Drivers

Everybody loves Florida in the autumn and winter - especially holiday season. And if you’re like most Floridians, you’re going somewhere for the season. Maybe you’ll brave the airports and visit the cold, cold North, or maybe you’ll get behind the wheel and take a drive to the opposite coast and stay state-side. While driving during the holidays increases your chance of hitting traffic, it’s nothing compared to hurricane season! As a local - you feel ready. What should you do to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible?

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Papers for the Seafarer: How to Acquire a Boat Title and Registration

Living in Florida means you're always somewhere near the seas. Sailing on blue waters is a wonderful experience, especially if you have a boat to carry you from these beautiful shores towards the sunset. However, when you own a vessel that navigates through the state's public waters you'll need more than just your wits, your love of the sea or a sense of adventure.

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My Florida License was Suspended, and I Can't Renew My Registration! What Should I Do?

It’s a panic-inducing situation: your Florida license is suspended. Maybe you received your suspension notice in the mail, or maybe you were pulled over and just avoided arrest from the lenient police officer who pulled you over. However, not all situations need to be handled in court or with irritating defensive driving classes. Some suspensions can be handled with paperwork and a few phone calls.

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When Should I Get a Duplicate Car Title in Florida?

Your car title is a pretty important document. It demonstrates that you are the legal owner of your car - and as such, it’s a very necessary piece of paper, or in some cases, online certificate. Your title serves as proof of ownership, but it’s also important when you’re selling your vehicle or trading it in...

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The Pros and Cons of Getting an Electronic Title for Your Florida Car

The State of Florida is one of the first to adopt the latest in title security: an electronic title. This skips the step of having a physical record and therefore makes it much more difficult to defraud a car owner if a vehicle is stolen and sold. However, there are a few things to think about before you go digital with your Florida car title.

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No Paper and No Fuss! Electronic Titles for Vehicles in Florida

As technology permeates all aspects of life, communications and data storage improve by leaps and bounds, and all that used to be on paper becomes digital, titles and tags for vehicles have also changed. Nowadays, it has become very common in Florida for owners to sport electronic titles for their motor vehicles and instead of traditional paper titles, finding them a much more convenient alternative. An electronic title is something that cannot be lost, damaged, or stolen as easily as a piece of paper could be.

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