Traffic Ticket for Expired Driver License in Florida?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our Florida traffic ticket lawyer has helped thousands of drivers fight their tickets; including tickets for “expired driver license.”

In Florida, you must renew your driver’s license every eight years. If you fail to do so, your license will expire and you will not be allowed to drive. However, if you still do, you could face serious consequences!

Penalties for Driving with an Expired Driver License

The penalties for driving with an expired license will depend on how long your license has been expired for.

For example, If your driver’s license has been expired for 6 months or less, you can be issued a traffic ticket with a minimum fine of $30.

However, if your driver’s license has been expired for more than 6 months, you are committing a crime [Florida Statute 322.03(5)], punishable as follows:

60 days in jail
$500 fine
Six months probation

In addition, a criminal traffic ticket can result in points against your driving record. Points can not only suspend your driver’s license, but can increase your insurance rates.

Moreover, because a criminal case requires that you attend court, you risk a bench warrant for your arrest if you miss a court date.

Lastly, if convicted, you will end up with a permanent criminal record. This record can affect your employment opportunities, housing, and even immigration status.

Our Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help

Fortunately, our traffic ticket lawyer can help you! At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer will attend court on your behalf, and fight to either dismiss your case or work to avoid a conviction.

So don’t risk it, call TicketFit now at 305-775-3720 or submit your information via our contact us form for a free consultation.

Got a Careless Driving Ticket in Florida?

Posted on January 12, 2020 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer has handled thousands of careless driving tickets in Florida. And while it is a common traffic offense, don’t just pay that ticket and get points on your record, read on!

What is a Careless Driving

Under Florida Statute 316.1925 you must drive in a “careful and prudent manner” or you will get a traffic ticket.

And while the definition of careless driving is broad, examples include weaving through traffic, following too closely, or after an accident if the police believed you were to blame.

No matter the reason, you should never put your driver’s license and insurance at risk by paying that traffic ticket.

Penalties

Careless driving is punishable by a $179 fine and 3 points on your driving record. Four points if an accident occurred.

Points do not only suspend your license, but your insurance company can use them to increase your premiums or deny you coverage.

Don’t Pay the Ticket, Fight It

Because paying a traffic ticket in Florida is an admission of guilt, you should always fight it. Fighting your traffic ticket is the only way to reduce or eliminate the fine and avoid the points.

Now If you are comfortable with the idea of going to court to contest your traffic ticket, follow the instructions on the pamphlet to request a court date. Once your hearing is scheduled, don’t forget to attend. Otherwise, you can always call our experienced traffic ticket attorney for help.

At TicketFit, our attorney dismisses careless driving tickets over 90% of the time!

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation. We guarantee no points on your driving record or your money back!

Florida’s Point System & Point Suspensions Explained

Posted on February 13, 2019 by TicketFit

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Getting a traffic ticket in Florida can have serious consequences. Not only are traffic tickets expensive, but they can result in points on your license if not properly handled.

To maintain your driving privilege in Florida, it is important that you understand how Florida’s point system works.

Florida’s Point System

In Florida, most traffic infractions carry with them “points.” These points are recorded on your driving record by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, also known as the DMV.

For example, common traffic violations that carry points include:

Infraction	Points
Speeding (29 miles or less)	3
Speeding (30 miles or more)	4
Careless driving	4
Improper backing	4
Running a stop sign	3
Driving with a suspended license	3
Reckless driving	6

The DMV is responsible for keeping track of points on your driving record and are authorized to suspend or revoke your license if you accumulate too many points.

In addition, your insurance company may increase your premium or deny future coverage.

Florida Point System Suspensions

When you accumulate too many points on driving record, the DMV will suspend your license. The length of suspension will depend on the number of points you have:

12 points within 12 months will result in a 30 day suspension
18 points within 18 months will result in a 3-month suspension
24 points within 36 months will result in a one-year suspension

Moreover, if you receive points for fifteen or more traffic tickets, you will be labeled a “Habitual Traffic Offender” resulting in a 5-year revocation of your driver’s license.

How to Avoid Points

While points from a traffic ticket can be devastating, they can be avoided.

First, if you receive a traffic ticket in Florida, DO NOT pay it. Paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt that results in points being assessed against your driving record.

Second, you should consider hiring TicketFit’s traffic ticket attorney to fight your traffic ticket. At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer is experienced at fighting all tickets issued in Florida, and in most cases, can guarantee no points on your driving record.

Don’t put your license and insurance at risk, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!

What is a D6 Suspension in Florida?

Posted on November 6, 2018 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney has handled hundreds of suspension cases. And while no one should knowingly drive with a suspended license, a suspension can occur for various reasons. For example, not carrying insurance, excessive points, or a D6 suspension.

What is a D6 Suspension

A D6 suspension is a court ordered suspension caused by an outstanding traffic ticket.

When you are issued a ticket in Florida, you have 30 days to select one of the following three options: pay the fine, attend traffic school, or request a court date.

If you fail to satisfy your ticket, the court will instruct the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in Tallahassee to suspend your driver’s license.

Reasons for a D6 Suspension

1. You failed to pay your traffic ticket. If you decide to pay your ticket, you must do so within the 30-day deadline or risk a suspension. In addition, after 90 days unpaid, your traffic ticket will go to a collection agency.

IMPORTANT: Because paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt resulting in points, we don’t recommend you select this option.

2. You failed to attend traffic school. If you elect traffic school, you must mail the certificate of completion to the courthouse within 30 days. If you forget, the court will deem you guilty of the traffic offense, impose points, and order a D6 suspension.

3. You failed to attend court. If you received a criminal traffic ticket, a ticket which requires court appearance (such as speeding 30 miles over the limit), or you decided to fight your ticket without the help of a traffic ticket attorney, you must attend ALL court dates. Failure to do so results in a D6 suspension, and if it’s a criminal ticket, an arrest warrant.

Our Florida Suspended License Lawyer Can Help You

While having a suspended license is a serious matter, our experienced traffic ticket law firm can help.

At TicketFit, our traffic attorney will determine the reason for your suspension and help you reinstate your license. In most cases, we can clear your license suspension with the DHSMV within 24 to 48 hours.

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

3 Reasons You Can Get a Criminal Traffic Ticket in Florida

Posted on April 30, 2018 by TicketFit

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket attorney fights all traffic infractions in Florida, including criminal ones. And while driving drunk is an easy way to get arrested, the following three traffic violations could also land you in jail.

1. Driving with an Expired Tag or Registration

In Florida, you must renew your vehicle registration every year or risk getting a fine.

But if your tag has been expired for more than six months, you are committing a crime punishable by up to 60 days in jail according to Florida Statute 320.07.

For information on how to renew your vehicle registration, click here.

2. An Unlawful Tag Transfer

So you recently purchased a new car and decide to attach your old tag to your new car. Not so fast! Under Florida Statutes 320.261, doing so is a crime punishable by up to 60 days in jail.

If you have a new car, it must have its own registration and tag. For information on buying a car in Florida, click here.

3. Driving with a Suspended License

Under Florida Statute 322.34, driving with a suspended license is a crime punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

And while no one should drive with a suspended driver’s license, most suspensions happen accidentally. For example:

an outstanding or unpaid traffic ticket
a missed court date
not having insurance

If your license is suspended, call our traffic ticket attorney at (305) 775-3720 for help.

Our Florida Criminal Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help You

A criminal traffic ticket is a serious matter that you should not attempt to resolve on your own.

Hiring an experienced criminal traffic attorney can help you avoid or minimize the severe consequences that often result from these tickets.

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

3 Traffic Tickets You Can Avoid in Florida

Posted on April 9, 2014 by TicketFit

Getting a traffic ticket for speeding shouldn’t surprise you, but here are three traffic tickets you can avoid in Florida:

1. Expired Tags

In Florida, driving with an expired tag is a serious traffic offense. If your tag expired within the last six months, you will be issued a traffic ticket. However, if your tag expired more than six months ago, you may be facing arrest and criminal charges.

Avoid a ticket. Look at the expiration date on your license plate. Is it expired? Renew it online. However, if you have already been issued a ticket, call our traffic ticket attorney at (305) 775-3720 for assistance.

2. Driving With a Suspended License

While there is no reason you should knowingly drive on a suspended license, your license may be suspended without your knowledge. This often happens with red light camera tickets or after a move if you fail to change the address on your license and miss an important notice.

Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid getting a citation for driving with a suspended license. If you recently moved, update your address online. If you want to check for outstanding traffic tickets, call our traffic lawyer at (305) 775-3720 for a free consultation.

3. Improper or Unsafe Equipment

Driving a car with broken break lights or turn signals is not only dangerous, but an easy way to get cited. So is having window tints that are too dark.

Luckily, most “equipment” related infractions are easy to avoid. Do a quick inspection of your car before hitting the road. As for those tints, take your car to a local window tinting shop to make sure they are legal.

Hopefully these traffic tickets you can avoid, but if you still get cited, contact us for help!

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