speed traps

By Rhonda Diamond If you’ve ever felt like Florida's highways have eyes on every mile, you’re not entirely wrong. While speeding enforcement exists across all 67 counties in Florida, data shows that some counties are far more aggressive when it comes to issuing speeding tickets. Whether you’re a local resident or just passing through the Sunshine State, knowing where you're most likely to be pulled over can make a significant difference in how you drive—and whether you’ll need to contact a traffic ticket lawyer. As the founder of The Traffic Ticket Team, and a practicing traffic ticket attorney with over two decades of experience fighting speeding tickets in Boca Raton and all over Palm Beach County, I’ve represented drivers in nearly every courtroom across the state. We’ve handled more than 2,000,000 traffic citations, and year after year, the trends remain consistent: certain counties are notorious for issuing an outsized share of speeding tickets. In this essay, we’ll examine Florida’s top five counties for speeding tickets, explore why enforcement is higher in those areas, and discuss what you should do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a citation. Rhonda Diamond also fights Duval County traffic tickets, [...]

It's important to understand how speed traps function, as they can significantly impact drivers in areas like Boca Raton and throughout Palm Beach County. Here's a breakdown, with a focus on how this relates to potential legal issues and the need for expert assistance: Understanding Speed Traps Speed traps are essentially areas where law enforcement officers monitor vehicle speeds to enforce speed limits. They utilize various technologies and tactics, including: Radar Guns: These devices emit radio waves that bounce off vehicles, and the change in frequency (the Doppler effect) is used to calculate speed. Different radar bands (X, K, Ka) are used, and modern radar detectors can alert drivers to their presence. LIDAR (Laser) Guns: LIDAR guns use laser beams to measure vehicle speed with high accuracy. They can target specific vehicles in heavy traffic, making them more precise than radar. LIDAR is harder for radar detectors to pick up. Pacing: Officers may match their patrol car's speed to a vehicle's speed and use their calibrated speedometer to determine the vehicle's speed. Speed Cameras: These automated systems capture images or videos of speeding vehicles, and tickets are mailed to the registered owners. They can be fixed or mobile [...]