Car Rental Sanford Florida

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Sanford is a rapidly growing waterfront community with a hometown atmosphere which sets it apart from other Central Florida cities. Sanford is clearly recognized as a significant gateway to the Orlando, because of the close proximity to Orlando and excellent facilities, and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the world.

Driving Regulations In Florida
Visitors And Driver License Requirements
The operator of a vehicle must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle registration while driving. In Florida, automobile insurance is mandatory. Proof of insurance, registration and a driver's license are requested from drivers anytime a police officer or state trooper performs a routine traffic stop.

Seat Belt And Child Safety Seat Usage
All drivers and passengers must use seat belts in a moving vehicle. Florida law requires all children under the age of 6 years old to ride in a federally approved child safety seat. The cost to a violator of the child restraint law is $60 and three points on the driver's license. Also, no person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age shall leave such child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes. No person shall leave a child unattended for any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is running or if the health of the child is in danger.

Littering in Florida
Drivers are responsible for any littering from their vehicles. Use ash trays for cigarettes and litter bags for trash while riding in motor vehicles. Empty ash trays and litter bags only into trash cans. Being caught may result in fines and/or jail time. The court may also require you to pick up litter along roadways. Littering is a crime. People who throw trash onto public streets and highways can be fined up to $500 or jailed for up to 60 days.

Speed Limits

Please note that speeding fines are doubled in construction and school zones.

Drinking And Driving Laws In Florida
Please also note that open containers of alcohol are not allowed in motor vehicles. The penalties for DUI are severe in Florida. The legal blood alcohol limit in Florida is 0.08. First convictions can include fines, community service, probation, imprisonment, license revocation, DUI school. 4 or more convictions may result in permanent license revocation.

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Florida.