GETTING AROUND

Florida is easy to explore by vehicle. Bring your own or rent one. Visitors age 16 and up holding licenses from other states or countries may drive in Florida. Cash is no longer accepted on some Florida toll roads. Purchase a SunPass Mini Transponder online or at retail locations such as Walgreens, Publix or CVS phamacy for US$4.99 plus tax. A minimum opening prepaid balance of US$10 is required. Most rental cars offer the use of a SunPass.

Drivers and front-seat passengers must wear seat belts. All children under 18 are required to wear seat belts, regardless of where they are sitting. Children, three and younger, must be secured in a federally approved separate or integrated car seat in the back seat; children, ages four and five, must be in the back seat and secured by a booster seat or a full or integrated car seat.

Florida has strict drunk driving laws and texting while driving is illegal. Pedestrians always have the right of way at crosswalks. And remember, hot pavement acts like ice when rain first hits it, so be cautious driving during rain showers.