How Much is a Speeding Ticket in Florida?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has fought thousands of speeding tickets in Florida. And if you got a speeding ticket, you’re not alone. According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles more than 5 million speeding tickets are issued each year.

However, not all speeding tickets are the same, and some may be more expensive than others.

Speeding Fines in Florida

The cost of a speeding ticket will depend on the county in which you were in, how many miles over the limit you were driving, and whether you were in a school or construction zone.

For example, in Miami-Dade County the penalties are as follows:

Miles Over	Fine	School Zone	Points
6 – 9 MPH	$144	$169	3
10 – 14 MPH	$219	$319	3
15 – 19 MPH	$269	$419	4
20 – 29 MPH	$294	$469	4
30 MPH and over	Mandatory court	Mandatory court	4 – 6

Speeding Ticket Points

In addition, speeding tickets carry points. These points are recorded on your driving record by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Excessive points not only suspend your license, but can result in higher insurance premiums. In fact, just one speeding ticket can increase your rates by as much as 22%.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Attorney Can Help You

If you want to avoid those fines and points, don’t pay your speeding ticket. Paying a traffic ticket in Florida is an admission of guilt, which results in points on your driving record. Instead, you should consider fighting it.

While you can certainly try to fight the ticket yourself, hiring an experienced speeding ticket attorney such as TicketFit, is ideal. At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has the experience necessary to dismiss or reduce the penalties of your ticket. Ensuring your driving record remains clean.

Don’t delay, call our attorney now (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!

Can You Be Arrested for a Speeding Ticket in Florida?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by TicketFit

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.

How to Beat Your Florida Speeding Ticket in Court

Posted on May 13, 2017 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer has dismissed thousands of speeding tickets. But how do you beat a speeding ticket in Florida?

While a speeding ticket can have serious consequences on your driving record, here are four steps you can take to beat it:

STEP 1. Always Contest Your Speeding Ticket

If you get a speeding ticket in Florida you have 30-days to answer it by selecting one of the following three options:

Pay the fine
Elect traffic school, or
Request a court date

While the first two options may seem enticing, if you want to get your ticket dismissed, you have to request a court date.

STEP 2. Prepare for your Pre-Trial Hearing

There is a misconception that the only way to beat a speeding ticket is if the officer doesn’t show up to court. While it is true that this can get your ticket dismissed, it is not the only way.

In Florida, you have two opportunities to get your ticket dismissed, at your pre-trial hearing and at trial. While the officer does not attend pre-trial, many traffic tickets get dismissed at this hearing. How? PREPARATION!

A good traffic ticket attorney, such as TicketFit, will review your speeding ticket in detail, looking for errors or omissions on the ticket. A wrong statue, incorrect driver’s license, or other issue can result in a dismissal at pre-trial.

So do your research! How many miles over the limit did the officer allege you were speeding? Does this correspond to the correct Florida statute? Did the officer specify a speed measuring device?

If you find any discrepancies, you need to let the judge know at your pre-trial hearing. If you cannot get your speeding ticket dismissed at pre-trail, read on.

STEP 3. Don’t Accept Deals at Pre-Trial

As stated, most counties in Florida give you two chances to beat your ticket, at pre-trial or at trial.

This is where a good traffic ticket lawyer, such as TicketFit, comes in handy. At TicketFit, our attorney will attend as many hearings as necessary to increase your chances of a winning. Do the same if you are representing yourself.

If you cannot get your speeding ticket dismissed at pre-trial, don’t accept any offers from the judge and request a trial.

STEP 4. Prepare for Trial

While you wait for your trial date, continue preparing. One area to focus on is the Florida Statute section written on the ticket. This is the law the officer claims you violated, so research it and learn what the officer will need to establish at trial to justify the ticket.

For example, what if you had to temporarily speed to avoid a crash? Under Florida Statute 316.183, speeding “may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object.”

So if this was the statute the officer wrote down on your speeding ticket, the statute allows for changes in speed in certain situations.

Our Florida Speeding Ticket Lawyer Can Help You

While you can beat your speeding ticket following the steps above, you should consider contacting our experienced traffic ticket attorney.

At TicketFit, our ticket attorney has challenged thousands of speeding tickets in Florida. He has the required skills to find those errors at pre-trial, and if necessary, prepare a solid defense for trial.

Call us now at (305) 775-3720 or send us an email for a free consultation. We represent all counties in Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and more. Otherwise, good luck in court!

Caught Going 30 Miles Over the Speed Limit in Florida?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by TicketFit

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At TicketFit, speeding tickets are the most common traffic violation our attorney fights. Yet, not all speeding tickets in Florida are the same.

Although all speeding tickets carry penalties, going 30 miles or more over the speed limit has severe consequences.

Mandatory Court Appearance

If you are caught going 30 miles or over in Florida, you don’t have the option of paying a fine or attending to traffic school. A court date will be scheduled and you will be required to attend.

Because a court appearance is required, you must attend the hearing or hire a speeding ticket attorney to attend for you. Otherwise, the judge may find you guilty and/or suspend your license for failure to appear.

Expensive Fines

Speeding ticket fines are expensive, ranging anywhere from $200 to $500. However, if you are found guilty of driving 30 miles or more over the speed limit, your fine may reach up to $1,000. In addition, some judges may suspend your driver’s license.

Points on Your Driving Record

Florida works on a point system and every time you are cited for speeding points are added to your driving record.

While a speeding ticket for 29 miles or less over the limit carries with it 3 points, speeding 30 miles over the speed limit can cause 4 points on your license, and 6 points if it resulted in a crash.

Excessive points lead to the suspension of your driver’s license. Points are also used by your insurance company to raise your rates or deny coverage.

Why Hire an Attorney

Hiring an experienced speeding ticket attorney, such as TicketFit, can help you in two ways:

First, you will not have to go to court, our attorney goes for you.
Second, our lawyer has the skills necessary to get your ticket dismissed, or at least, keep points off your driving record.

Contact TicketFit For a Free Case Evaluation

Don’t put your license and insurance at risk, call our traffic ticket lawyer Frank Menendez at (305) 775-3720 or send him an email for a free consultation. He will be happy to help!

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