Getting arrested for speeding will depends on what kind of traffic ticket you get. In Florida there are two types of tickets: civil and criminal.

While civil traffic tickets include penalties such as fines and points, criminal tickets can result in your arrest.

Fortunately, most speeding cases in Florida are not criminal. And while some speeding tickets, such as those for going 30 miles or over are serious, they still won’t result in your arrest.

When is Speeding a Crime

Speeding is a crime when it is reckless.

Reckless driving is defined under Florida Statute 316.192 as driving in a “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Examples include racing, weaving in and out of traffic while speeding, and fleeing the police.

And if an officer stops you for speeding recklessly, he will issue a traffic ticket for reckless driving; which is technically not a speeding ticket.

Penalties for Reckless Driving

The penalties will depend on the number of prior reckless driving tickets you have had, and whether there was injury or property damage.

• First offense with no injury or property damage: Up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, and 4 points on your driving record.
• Second or subsequent charge: Up to 6 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and 4 points.
• With injury or property damage: Up to 1 year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and license suspension.
• With serious injury: Up to 5 years in prison, a $5,000 fine, and license suspension.

Our Florida Speeding Ticket Attorney Can Help You

Whether you have received a speeding ticket or a traffic ticket for reckless driving, our attorney can help you.

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer will examine your case and fight to dismiss or reduce your penalties. Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation.