Can your neighbor video your back yard? Can you shoot down a drone? Can you flash your headlights to warn other motorists about speed traps? Do you have to show ID to a Florida cop? Is weed legal here?
It can be tricky keeping track of what’s legal in Florida and what isn’t. Just last year lawmakers passed more than 160 new laws that went into effect in July and October, not counting relief and local bills, and more took effect in January.
We’ve tried to help. Here are stories the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida has written about state laws and how they affect you. Note that our writers are not legal experts, please consult an attorney for specific advice.
Check back, this page will be regularly updated.
Florida laws on driving
Florida laws on protest
Florida laws on marijuana, smoking
Florida laws on firearms and weapons
Florida laws on the beach
Florida laws on neighbors, privacy
Florida laws on mail
Florida laws on animals
Florida laws on holidays
Assorted Florida laws
(This story was updated with new information.)
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: What’s legal in Florida? Driving, marijuana, firearms laws to know
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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