Watch your driving in Kissimmee

[blott]

First, you have to do something silly in front of a patrol car in order to get caught out!

I don't suppose there's a tourist out there who hasn't done something silly at some time when they're driving but the least silly you can be, the better to avoid an accident...

Please, please concentrate and take care, especially about turning left and on entrance and exit ramps and make sure you're not exiting when you should be entrancing and vice versa!

[chrisj]

Blott

Thanks, Im sure we will be careful ,just last time I was there (1989) I managed to
turn the wrong way into a one way street. The officer was very kind about it when I
explained I got confused between east-west and left and right. I just wondered if they
were still as friendly.

Chris

[kkevingo]

YOU CAN TURN RIGHT ON A RED LIGHT , AS LONG AS YOU ARE SURE YOUR WAY IS CLEAR OF ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT YOU CANT TURN RIGHT IF THE RED LIGHT SHOWS A RED ARROW POINTING RIGHT.
I MADE THE MISTAKE OF TURNING RIGHT ON A RED ARROW BY THE HOLIDAY INN NIKKI ON THE 192, WAS PULLED OVER BY THE HIGHWAY PATROL WHO JUST TOLD ME WERE I WAS GOING WRONG AND TOLD ME TO BE CAREFUL IN FUTURE.

[pbensur]

I think the police are trying to pick up reckless drivers and can for the most part recognize someone who has genuinely made a mistake. The "right turn on red" thing can be tricky - many intersections do not allow you to do this and you will see a sign saying "No Turn On Red". So do this with caution.

[chrisj]

Thanks Patty

its just been 13 years since I was in Florida, and then the police seemed to understand
that we were just making a silly mistake, that plus our accent showed we didnt have a
clue. To be honest the few times (yes only a few) we were stopped They were very
helpful once they realised we were tourists. One officer that pulled us over in 1986
in Tampa remained a good friend and he now lives in New York and we keep in contact
on a regular basis

Chris

[pbensur]

Well that is an interesting situation - becoming friends with the cop who pulled you over!! That's really nice! Seeing as the area is loaded with tourists, I think you will find that most of the policemen will be very helpful! I'm sure it will be wonderful to return after 13 years - have fun, Chris and don't worry too much!!

[chrisj]

Thanks

Im sure we will have fun, have 2 kids in tow now and my mum. From memory the meals were huge
and I have pictures of the steaks and ribs etc, the roads were quiet and it was so cheap. I
still have some receipts that showed gas at 50c and in those days you got $2 aprrox per £1

Now I know it would have changed in 13 years, but it will be great to see it all again. I remember Kissimmee being a very small place. There was a place on Orange Blossom drive called
Wings and Curls, now that was a great place to eat. Anyway this thread was about driving - sorry

Chris

[florida4sun]

Depends oon the officer. Whastever you do dont plead ignorane f local laws as it really ticks them off. Simply say sorry and be polite, worked for more more thna once.

quote:Originally posted by chrisj

If I do something wrong like turn the wrong way or something silly, will I get a ticket or
do the police take into account your a silly english person driving and prone to make the
odd mistake.

Chris

[chrisj]

Thanks

I agree its better to just say sorry and be polite, I think if they see you are sincere
and that is was a genuine error you are more than likely to get a telling off rather
than a fine

[chrizzy100]

Just remember to stay in your car....and let him/her come to your window.....I found the police a lot easier on people in Orlando than they are here.....if you run a stop sign on the Cape...I think they hang you or something.....Hehehehehehehehe.....thats the joys of having next to no crime....ever little thing becomes a big thing......would I have it any other way...hell now....I love being safe.....[8D]