See also: Law of Florida
In 1972, the state made personal injury protection auto insurance mandatory for drivers, becoming the second in the nation to enact a no-fault insurance law. The ease of receiving payments under this law is seen as precipitating a major increase in insurance fraud.[153] Auto insurance fraud was the highest in the nation in 2011, estimated at close to $1 billion.[154] Fraud is particularly centered in the Miami-Dade metropolitan and Tampa areas.[155][156][157]
Law enforcement
Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Florida and Crime in Florida
Florida was ranked the fifth most dangerous state in 2009. Ranking
was based on the record of serious felonies committed in 2008.[158] The state was the sixth highest scammed state in 2010. It ranked first in mortgage fraud in 2009.[159]In 2009, 44% of highway fatalities involved alcohol.[160] Florida is one of seven states that prohibit the open carry of handguns. This law was passed in 1987.[161]
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Florida has the highest per capita rate of both reported fraud and other types of complaints and reported including identity theft complaints.[162]
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