Getting a traffic ticket in Florida can have serious consequences. Not only are traffic tickets expensive, but they can result in points on your license if not properly handled.
To maintain your driving privilege in Florida, it is important that you understand how Florida’s point system works.
Florida’s Point System
In Florida, most traffic infractions carry with them “points.” These points are recorded on your driving record by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, also known as the DMV.
For example, common traffic violations that carry points include:
| Infraction | Points |
| Speeding (29 miles or less) | 3 |
| Speeding (30 miles or more) | 4 |
| Careless driving | 4 |
| Improper backing | 4 |
| Running a stop sign | 3 |
| Driving with a suspended license | 3 |
| Reckless driving | 6 |
The DMV is responsible for keeping track of points on your driving record and are authorized to suspend or revoke your license if you accumulate too many points.
In addition, your insurance company may increase your premium or deny future coverage.
Florida Point System Suspensions
When you accumulate too many points on driving record, the DMV will suspend your license. The length of suspension will depend on the number of points you have:
- 12 points within 12 months will result in a 30 day suspension
- 18 points within 18 months will result in a 3-month suspension
- 24 points within 36 months will result in a one-year suspension
Moreover, if you receive points for fifteen or more traffic tickets, you will be labeled a “Habitual Traffic Offender” resulting in a 5-year revocation of your driver’s license.
How to Avoid Points
While points from a traffic ticket can be devastating, they can be avoided.
First, if you receive a traffic ticket in Florida, DO NOT pay it. Paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt that results in points being assessed against your driving record.
Second, you should consider hiring TicketFit’s traffic ticket attorney to fight your traffic ticket. At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer is experienced at fighting all tickets issued in Florida, and in most cases, can guarantee no points on your driving record.
Don’t put your license and insurance at risk, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!
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