Traffic signals
If you're planning to rent a car in Miami, it is crucial to be familiar with the traffic signals local to enjoy a safe trip and smoothly.
In this quick guide, we'll show you the standards and key signals that yes or yes you need to know for safe driving in Miami, avoid costly fines and move without stress by highways, urban streets and tourist areas.
1-Do Not Enter
Miami has many streets of one-way, and these signals are key to not end up in the wrong. Ignoring them can end up in a fine greater than $200 or something worse: an accident.
🔸 If you see these signs, look for another route or it rotates in U.
🔹 Appear a lot in areas such as Downtown, Wynwood and Brickell.
2. “Drawbridge Ahead”: movable bridges
Yes, Miami has bridges that are lifted to let boats. This signal, which alerts you to brake in time.
🔸 When the bridge is lifted, it stops the traffic completely.
🔹 Try to pass can be very dangerous and you fine up to $500.
👉 Tip local: these bridges are active in areas such as Miami Beachso if your plan is to get to know the best beaches of Miami, ¡get ready!
3. “Trolley Stop”: a priority for the free transportation
The Miami Trolley is a free service to get around the city, and has the highest priority in your lane.
🔸 Never stations in front of a stop.
🔹 You can tow the car or multarte.
👉 This tip is useful if looking to what to do today in Miami without spending any more: the trolley is ideal for tourists!
4. HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicle)
On highways like I-95 you will see dedicated lanes for vehicles with 2 or more people.
🔸 If you travel alone and you are using, the fine exceeds $150.
🔹 Are marked with a diamond ♢ and large posters.
5. Cameras in traffic lights“Photo Enforced”)
Not only are there traffic lights: there are cameras that record if cruzás in red or girás without stopping.
🔸 The fine comes to you direct by email or to the hotel.
🔹 Prestá attention in corners, large and near the airport.
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