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:
- Pay the fine on the ticket
- Attend traffic school
- 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!