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Are Red Light Camera Tickets Legal in Miami-Dade County?

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A recent ruling by a County Court Judge threatens the future of red light camera tickets in Miami-Dade County.

Specifically, the ruling says that all cities in the county should have the same rules when it comes to enforcing red light camera violations. 

While this is great news in the battle against these cameras, here are three facts you need to know:

1. This ruling is NOT final

Although this ruling applies to certain cities in Miami-Dade County, it is not final. The case will now got to the Court of Appeals, a process that can take a very long time.

2. This ruling does NOT apply to the entire state

Only a decision by the Florida Supreme Court can affect red light camera tickets state-wide. 

For now, this ruling only applies to Miami-Dade County, and only in certain cities within the County.

Among others, these cities include Aventura, Florida City, Homestead, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Sweetwater, and West Miami.

3. Do NOT ignore that ticket

Even if some cities are not enforcing red light cameras, you should not ignore any notice you receive in the mail.

Ignoring a red light ticket can result in late fees and license suspension. In addition, an outstanding ticket can go to a collection agency where it will affect your credit.

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An Traffic Ticket Attorney in Florida Can Help You

Whether you have a red light camera ticket, a notice of suspension, or your traffic ticket is already in collections, TicketFit can help.

At TicketFit, our experienced traffic ticket attorney will review your case and provide clear guidance on what you need to do next.

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation.

Traffic Ticket in Florida? Learn Your Options!

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Did you get a traffic ticket in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm-Beach or anywhere else in Florida? Police issue traffic tickets, also known a citations, when they believe you broke a traffic law.

Common traffic violations include speeding, careless driving, and running a stop sign.

As punishment for breaking a traffic law, traffic citations carry penalties. These penalties include points, expensive fines, and in some cases, the suspension of your driver’s license.

What To Do If You Get a Florida Traffic Ticket

If you get cited for a traffic infraction, you have 30 days to answer the ticket by selecting one of the following three options:

  1. Pay the fine on the ticket
  2. Attend traffic school
  3. Request a court date

If you fail to answer, you will incur late fees and your license will be suspended. In addition, after 60 days, the traffic ticket will go to a collection agency where the penalties will double.

What Option Should You Choose

While paying the ticket may seem like the quickest way to get rid of it, don’t do it. By paying the ticket you are admitting guilt, which results in points. Points not only affect your driving record, but can be used by your insurance provider to increase your rates.

Traffic school may also seem enticing. But if you elect traffic school not only do you have to complete the 4 hour school, but you have to pay the entire ticket fine. In addition, the election of traffic school ends up on your driving record.

If you want a chance of getting your ticket dismissed, you should request a court date. However, if you are uncomfortable with the idea of going to court, or don’t have the time, TicketFit can help.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Attorney Can Help You!

TicketFit is a traffic ticket law firm that has handled thousands of traffic citations. Our traffic ticket attorney will go to court for you and fight to reduce or eliminate the penalties associated with your infraction.

Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation. We fight all traffic tickets in Florida!

Red Light Camera Ticket in Florida? Learn Your Options!

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Did you get a red light camera ticket in Florida? At TicketFit, our traffic attorney fights camera tickets all the time. So before you pay that fine, take a moment to read this guide!

1. Have you received a $158 Notice of Violation?

ticketfit red light camera ticket Within 30 days after you allegedly run a red light at a “photo enforced” intersection, you will receive a “Notice of Violation” in the mail. This notice is not a traffic ticket, so paying it will not affect your insurance nor result in points on your driving record.

As such, you should consider the following when deciding to fight it:

If the video/photos show your car crossing the intersection or making a left turn on red, you should pay the $158 fine.

But if you were making a right turn on red, you should consider fighting it, as the chances of winning in court are high.

To contest a Notice of Violation you disregard the due date on the notice and wait for the “Uniform Traffic Citation” (see next section).

2. Have you received a $277 red light camera ticket?

If you don’t pay the Notice of Violation by the due date, you will receive a $277 red light camera ticket (known as a “Florida Uniform Traffic Citation”) via certified mail within 60 days.

Upon receipt of a red light camera ticket, you have 30 days to answer it. At this point, there is no going back. You can no longer pay the first Notice of Violation and we advise you not pay the fine, as doing so will result in a conviction on your driving record.

Fortunately, an experienced traffic ticket attorney, such as TicketFit, can help. Our traffic ticket attorney will request a court date and fight for that dismissal. Call us now at (305) 775-3720 to get started.

3. Suspended license due to an outstanding red light camera ticket?

If you forget to answer your red light camera ticket within 30 days, your license will be suspended. If that’s not enough, your $277 ticket will go to collections where it will DOUBLE in price!

Because driving with a suspended license is a crime, it is important you contact our traffic ticket attorney at (305) 775-3720 for help! In most cases we can lift your suspension within 24 to 48 hours.

4. Have you lost your $158 Notice of Violation or $277 Uniform Traffic Citation?

Verra Mobility is the company that issues most of the $158 Notices of Violations in Florida. To get a copy of your violation call their customer service line at  (866)-790-4111. Provide your vehicle’s tag number and they will give you the notice number and pin of your violation. With that information, you can log into violationinfo.com and view your video.

As another option, you can always contact our traffic ticket attorney for help. Have your driver’s license number handy and call us now at (305) 775-3720 or send us an email!

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