Traffic Violations in Florida

Florida uses a point-based traffic violation system where accumulating 12 points within 12 months results in a 30-day license suspension. Common violations like speeding (15+ over the limit) carry 4 points and fines of $250-$400. Traffic ticket attorneys in Florida charge $150-$400 for standard violations on a flat-fee basis. Red light camera tickets, while civil infractions, typically cost $158 in fines — though many jurisdictions are phasing out these cameras. Reckless driving, a criminal misdemeanor, requires more substantial legal representation costing $500-$1,200. Florida's traffic school option allows eligible drivers to keep points off their record by completing a 4-hour course ($25-$50 online), though this can only be used once per year and five times in a lifetime. CDL holders face stricter consequences and typically need legal representation even for minor violations, as a single serious violation can jeopardize their commercial driving career.