On The Road in Florida

ON THE FLORODA Planning to drive in the Florida There is more than just keeping your eyes oh the road and enjoying the ride on your Safety and obeying traffic rules are key to safe driving! wheel. &FACTS FLORIDIANS TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR With over 19 million people, Florida remains the 4th largest state in the U.S. With 91.5 million annual tourists in 2012, FL experienced growth of 4.7% over 2011. Domestic visitors to Florida outnumbered international visitors by 5-6 to 1 14 million cruise revenue passengers (approx.) in fiscal year (FY) 2012, with: 1- Port Canaveral at over .million passengers, 2- Port of Miami and Port Everglades at hearly 3.8 million passengers each Florida had 121,829 Centreline miles of public roads in 2012, up 70 miles from 2011 To pay tol|s Florida people use Cash or SunPass, the state's prepaid to|| program, which discounts tol|s and saves time at toll booths Revenue miles of transit service increased about 2.3% in 2012 .Operating expense per passenger trip Continued to decrease CAUSES OF FATALITIES IN FLORIDA Heart Disease Blood Poisoning Cancer Influenza and Pneumonia Liver Disease Diabetes Suicide Road Traffic Accidents Chronic Lung Disease GO Nephritis/Kidney Disease Alzheimer's Hypertension/Renal• Other Parkinson's Disease Homicide TOTAL TRAHC ATALITIES IN 2012 36% 42% bicyclists pedestrians and motorcyclists 22% • Alcohol related casualties Teen drivers ahd passehgers FLORIDA "STANDARD" SPEED LIMITS Speed MUNICIPAL SPEED AREAS 30 Arca BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS 30 70 70 RURAL INTERSTATE LIMITED imITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS ALL OTHER ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 55* 55 SCHOOL ZONE 20 *THE 55 MPH MAXimum SPEED LiMIT In Florida there are two motor Vehicle insurance lawS. They are the Financial Responsibil- ity Law and the No-Fault law. The Florida Department of Transportation provides a safe cransportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity and preserves the quality of our environment and communities. BEIORE GETTING INTO THE CHAUHEUR'S DRIVEN LUXURY CAR SEAT, ITS BETTER TO KNOW THE DO'S AND DONTS ON THE FLORIDA ROADS. BE ALERT. BE SAE Driving Age: Legal age for licensing driving a motor vehicle in Florida are 15 for learners license, 16 for Class D or E. A licensed driver who is under the age of Time Restrictions: ZERO 17 and above 21 have different Vehicje Operation timing. TOLERANGE Driving under the influence (DUI) laws make it illegal for drivers of all ages to operate motor Vehicles. You Zero Tolerance: Cannot drink and drive in the Florida. The blood alCohol Content limit in the FL is o.2. SECOND 2-Second Rule: It is always advised to maintain a 2 second gap between cars. This not only avoids accidents but also helps you to regulate your speed on the road. Right-of-way: Florida law says no to right-of-way. Sources: dot.state.fl.us worldlifeexpectancy.com stateofflorida.com rlando AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION www.orlandoairporttransportation.com, Toll Free 1-800-677-3751