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I live in Fl i got a ticket for driving wrong way on a one way street. how many insurance points? 316.090(1)?

I live in Tampa Fl. I turned down a street in Ybor city street I didnt realize it was one way and i was gogin the wrong way. So I pulled into first Drive way to turn around cop saw and pulled me over. It was 1am at night. Cop gave me a sobriety test and I passed. But, he wouldnt let me drive home. He asked my friend if he could drive home he said yes. they gave my friend a breathalier test and he was double the legal (so the cops said never mind you cant drive either :) Any way the cop gave me a ticket for "defendents vehicle was going east bound in west bound lane" 316.090(1) But, he didnt charge me with careless or any other offenses. He didnt check any of the boxes off on the ticket for offences commited just wrote that in the other violations or comments space. Fine was 120.50 bucks. How many insurance points/ drivers license points do you think I will get??

Usually when you access your state's DMV web site you can look up their point system chart. For Forida I would offer you the following web page to look at your violation and the corresponding points. It's in HTML format, because for some reason I couldn't get it to come up in regular fashion tonight.

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:rCzDAKjjS68J:www.floridadrivers.com/drivers_license/florida_point_system.php+florida+dmv+points&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1

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If you are considering buying homeowners insurance in Florida, there are a few hurricane coverages all buyers must be conversant with. Each state in the US has its own requirements and locality quirks each person who wants to purchase homeowners insurance must know. For instance, earthquake coverage is handled differently in California than it is in New York. Because Florida is a hurricane prone area, each Florida homeowner should be aware of options in coverage that may pay for itself.

Here are a few coverages you must know when you want to discuss with your insurance agent:

Extended Replacement Cost Coverage:

Extended Replacement Cost Coverage is the coverage that will allow you to repair or replace your dwelling without consideration for depreciation. Should you suffer a loss to your dwelling and you do not have the replacement cost provision in your policy, the cost of repair whether small or large, will be calculated with depreciation. This could cost you far more out-of-pocket expense than the additional insurance premium you would pay to be property insured. After a catastrophe, like a major hurricane, building materials tend to become scarce. The larger the affected area, the more serious the problem. In addition to scarce building materials, the construction workers who rebuild and repair the structures become more difficult to secure and their rates rise accordingly.

Extended Replacement Cost Coverage will pay for the increased cost in materials and labor above and beyond the policy limit. Insurance companies may pay as much as 20% above the policy limit, depending on the insurance company. It is in your best interest, as a Florida homeowner, to talk to your agent about having this coverage endorsed onto your policy.

Hurricane Deductibles:

Some states are regularly ravaged by hurricanes including Florida and the entire eastern seaboard. Insurance companies often sell homeowners policies in hurricane-prone areas with a "hurricane deductible" that must be paid instead of the typical deductible. These deductibles limit the insurance companies' exposure in these high-risk areas. Typical homeowners insurance deductibles are a flat amount such as $500. When a loss occurs, the homeowner pays the first $500 and the insurance company pays the rest of the claim. A hurricane deductible is based on a percentage of the home insured value. This percentage varies from state to state and some deductibles are set by state law.

If you have a house insured for $200,000 in one of these states and a 2% hurricane deductible, you will pay the first $4000 and the insurance company pays the rest of the claim. Some insurance companies allow you to pay a higher insurance premium each year in exchange for a traditional deductible for hurricane related claims. Washington DC, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia all have hurricane deductibles.

According to the Florida Insurance Council, 70% of Florida homeowners have a 2% deductible applicable to their hurricane coverage. This could prove to be a hefty dollar amount. For example, if your hurricane policy limit is $300,000 with a 2% deductible, you will be responsible for the first $6,000 of a hurricane loss. As an informed policyholder, you can plan beforehand and set aside money in an interest bearing account to defray the cost of the deductible.

Flood Coverage:

Generally, physical damage to your building or personal property "directly" caused by a flood is covered by your flood insurance policy. For example, damages caused by a sewer backup are covered if the backup is a direct result of flooding. However, if the backup is caused by some other problem, the damages are not covered. The standard homeowners policy does not include coverage for flood damage. Storm surge from a hurricane is also considered flood damage and not covered by your homeowners policy. This coverage must be purchased separately through the Federal Government National Flood Insurance Program. If you're not sure how to go about getting the coverage, speak with your insurance agent.

If you are having difficulty in securing homeowners insurance because your home is located in what is considered to be a 'high-risk' area, you will be able to obtain free insurance quotes through the free fast insurance quote resources here. In addition to providing insurance for homes located in high-risk areas, they provide insurance for those Florida homeowners who cannot find coverage elsewhere in the private insurance market.

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I have contacts that suggest I could rebuild my home for a lower figure than you suggest. Why can't I insure at that level?

The rebuilding costs used for insurance purposes have to allow for the cost of demolitions and debris removal. If you built or have re-built your home, you may not have included this within your calculations.

Equally, if your home is listed, it can often be very expensive and time-consuming to record, photograph and even label the fabric of the building to ensure the correct reconstruction.

Similarly, special offers and discounts that were available when you first built, renovated, decorated or refurbished your home are not usually available the second time around. Indeed, when an insurance company is settling a claim, all the evidence shows that suppliers are far less likely to 'strike a deal' or charge discounted rates. Moreover, your contacts and connections may have changed or gone out of business, leaving you unable to secure the same prices for goods or services following a loss.

Even if you are in the building trade and have bought items in bulk, using the majority for other projects and retaining some for your own home, it's clear from the evidence associated with losses that, where one has to refurbish or rebuild in isolation, unit costs can increase significantly.

Lastly, if you have personally project-managed the construction or major refurbishment of your home, you will have saved a lot of money by giving up your time free of charge and not employing others to do this on your behalf. You may not be in a position to - or even want to - take on this responsibility following a loss. Most people, faced with having to rebuild their home, usually opt for having the rebuilding professionally project-managed. This results in additional contractors' overheads and profit, as well as professional fees.

In summary, we have to recommend that our clients insure for values that are suitable for their homes and subject to normal tender processes, because there is no guarantee that deals and discounts that were previously available will still be available in the event of a major claim.

How do you arrive at a reinstatement assessment?

Costing data is obtained from a variety of sources but suggested rates are not used without referring to other evidence found on site. Building rates applied take into consideration a range of factors starting with the type, size and quality of materials found at your home. Allowance is made for special features found in each property, for vernacular materials where relevant, and for architectural details.

Outbuildings and hard landscaping are also included in the assessment. If particular features, such as a conservatory or tennis court, have been added, these costs will be factored in.

Other points, including the specific location of the building, will also be factored into the cost analysis. If, for example, your home is in a rural location and some distance from key suppliers, or if access is restricted in some other way, there will be an increase in materials delivery costs, which will have to be taken into consideration.

Lumley St Aubyn Insurance Services Ltd. High Value Home Insurance Services

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