The City of South Miami Police Department cares about your safety.
DRIVING GUIDELINES
- Always insure you and all occupants are properly buckled up with seat belts. Children under 4 years of age must be in a child seat.
- Don't drink and drive. Nearly half of all fatal crashes are alcohol related. If you drink, use a designated driver.
- Observe and obey posted speed limits. Speeding fines are expensive and may cause your insurance rates to increase.
- Florida Statute 316.126 requires that all drivers yield the right of way to emergency vehicles. Drivers are to immediately pull over parallel to the nearest edge, stop and remain in a stopped position until the emergency vehicle has passed.
- Impatient and aggressive drivers are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. Don't be a "road shark." Drive with respect and courtesy.
- Always avoid distractions while driving, including:
- using cell phones
- eating or drinking
- applying make-up
- reading
- disciplining children