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Running a Stop Sign Traffic Ticket in Florida?

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Under Florida Statute 316.123, you must come to a complete stop when approaching an intersection with a stop sign. If you fail to do so, you will be issued a stop sign ticket with hefty penalties!

However, don’t just pay that ticket and get points on your driving record. Call TicketFit at 305-775-3720 or send us an email for help.

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has successfully dismissed thousands of traffic tickets in Florida and can help you avoid the penalties of this violation.

Stop Sign Ticket Penalties

Getting a running a stop sign ticket in Florida can be costly, and can also affect your driving record and insurance rates.

The average fine for running a stop sign is $179. However, If you run a stop in a construction or school zone, that fine is doubled.

In addition, a stop sign ticket carries with it three points; four points if there was an accident. Points on your driving record not only suspend your driver’s license, but can significantly increase your insurance premiums.

RELATED: Florida’s Point System & Point Suspensions Explained

Moreover, there are some cases where you can also face a license suspension or criminal charge. For example, if the officer believed that you were driving recklessly when running the stop. For this reason, it is important you contact an experienced traffic attorney to review your case.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help

Just because you got a running a stop sign ticket doesn’t mean you are guilty; perhaps the stop sign was hidden, the police couldn’t see your car clearly, or the stop bar was faded.

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer is ready to help you. He will fight aggressively to dismiss your case or reduce your penalties. Don’t delay, call us at 305-775-3720 or submit your ticket online via our contact us form for a free consultation.

Where Do I Pay My Traffic Ticket in Florida?

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If you were issued a traffic ticket in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or any other county in Florida, you may be wondering, “Where do I pay my traffic ticket?”

However, before you pay that traffic ticket (also known as a citation), our traffic ticket lawyer wants to make sure you understand the consequences of doing so.

In Florida, paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt. Depending on the charge, this can result in points, license suspension, and an increase in your insurance premiums

RELATED: Florida’s Point System & Point Suspensions Explained

Fortunately, at TicketFit, our traffic lawyer has provided three questions for you to answer to know if you can safely pay that ticket:

  1. Does your traffic ticket carry points? Common traffic infractions that carry points include speeding, running a stop sign, and accident tickets. If your ticket carries points, DON’T pay it. Instead, call our attorney at (305) 775-3720 for help.
  2. Is your traffic ticket late or in collections? If so, don’t panic. Even if a citation is past due or with a collection agency, our attorney can help.
  3. Is your driver’s license already suspended? Don’t rush into paying your ticket without first consulting with our attorney. In most cases, he can clear your suspension within 24 to 48 hours and still fight the underlying traffic infraction.

However, if your case already went to court and was CLOSED, you can safely pay your ticket. To do so, select any of the following options:

Option 1: Pay By Phone

Most counties in Florida allow you to pay your traffic ticket over the phone. For your convenience, here are those telephone numbers:

  • Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts: 305-275-1111
  • Broward County Clerk of Courts: 954-831-6565
  • Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts: 561-355-2994‬
  • For additional counties, click here.

Option 2: Pay In Person

Alternatively, you can pay in person by visiting the Clerk of the Courts of the County in which your ticket was issued in. For example:

  • Miami-Dade County: 1351 NW 12th Street, Miami, Florida 33125
  • Broward County: 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • Palm Beach County: 205 N. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Option 3: Pay Online

Lastly, and probably the easiest way, is paying online. Just make sure you have your ticket/citation number ready when searching for your case.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help You

If you are still unsure whether you should pay that traffic ticket, our experienced traffic lawyer can assist. At TicketFit, our attorney has helped thousands of drivers resolve their traffic ticket problems in Florida.

Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation. We are open 7 days a week and serve the entire state of Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.

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!

BONUS: How to Avoid a Red Light Camera Ticket

Why Change the Address on Your Florida Driver’s License

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At TicketFit, our Florida traffic ticket lawyer has helped thousands of driver’s with their license issues. And while no one should ignore a suspended license or an outstanding traffic ticket, many people fail to keep the address on their license current.

Below, our attorney gives you three reasons you should change the address on your license immediately after a move:

1. To Avoid Outstanding Traffic Tickets

Not all traffic tickets are issued in person by the police. Some, such as red light camera tickets, are mailed to the address on your driver’s license.

So if you fail update your address, you may end up with one or more outstanding traffic tickets.

2. To Avoid a Suspended License

Letters from the Department of Motor Vehicles (commonly know as the DMV) about your driving privileges and traffic court notices, are both mailed to the address on your license.

Consequently, if you miss an important letter from the department or you fail to appear in court as required by a court notice, your license will be suspended. Not showing up to court in a criminal case can also result in a bench warrant for your arrest.

Because driving with a suspended license in Florida is a crime, you’re going to want to keep that address up to date.

3. Because It’s the Law

Under Florida Statute 322.19, you must change your address within 30 days of moving. If you fail to do so, you risk getting a traffic ticket with a hefty fine.

How to Change the Address on Your Florida Driver’s License

Fortunately, changing the address on your driver’s license is easy. You can do it online at gorenew.com or in person at your local driver’s license office.

However, if you already have an outstanding traffic ticket, a suspended license, or a ticket for not changing your address, don’t worry. Call our traffic ticket lawyer at (305) 775-3720 or send him an email for a free consultation. He’ll be happy to help!