As a fifty year resident of Florida and an 18 year summer resident of NH I can speak with authority. Also no moving violation in 60 years.
No question that NH drivers are generally courteous and civil.
But you Snowbirds just don’t seem to understand the different traffic rules in FL or, more specifically, South Florida.
First, as a South Florida resident, we resent the Snowbirds who invade us each year and attempt to bring their NH rules to our state. We love their money, just don’t like them and the driving civility they attempt to impose on our residents. They refuse to accept our rules in our state.
Specifically, in Florida we stop at red lights. We make right turns after stopping. BUT, if the light is red and no one seems around, then it is permissible to make a left,right, or go straight if you can get away with it. Speed limits are suggestions not rules and no one pays attention. There are express lanes costing money to use unless you can squeeze through the flimsy dividers without getting broadsided. It usually works. FL drivers do not tailgate…they are super friendly…just getting up close and personal.
There are no Florida residents who are old and drive too slowly…these are all from northern states or Canada.
Just remember don’t come to OUR state and try to make it yours. Keep civility in NH where it belongs. Just bring your cash.
I do hope you take the above in the manner in which it was intended. And do drive safely wherever you are.
