At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer has handled thousands of careless driving tickets in Florida. And while it is a common traffic offense, don’t just pay that ticket and get points on your record, read on!

What is a Careless Driving

Under Florida Statute 316.1925 you must drive in a “careful and prudent manner” or you will get a traffic ticket.

And while the definition of careless driving is broad, examples include weaving through traffic, following too closely, or after an accident if the police believed you were to blame.

No matter the reason, you should never put your driver’s license and insurance at risk by paying that traffic ticket.

Penalties

Careless driving is punishable by a $179 fine and 3 points on your driving record. Four points if an accident occurred.

Points do not only suspend your license, but your insurance company can use them to increase your premiums or deny you coverage.

RELATED: Florida Point System & License Suspension Guide

Don’t Pay the Ticket, Fight It

Because paying a traffic ticket in Florida is an admission of guilt, you should always fight it. Fighting your traffic ticket is the only way to reduce or eliminate the fine and avoid the points.

RELATED: 3 Reasons to Fight Your Florida Careless Driving Ticket

Now If you are comfortable with the idea of going to court to contest your traffic ticket, follow the instructions on the pamphlet to request a court date. Once your hearing is scheduled, don’t forget to attend. Otherwise, you can always call our experienced traffic ticket attorney for help.

At TicketFit, our attorney dismisses careless driving tickets over 90% of the time!

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation. We guarantee no points on your driving record or your money back!