{"id":4641,"date":"2021-09-26T21:57:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T21:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfit.com\/blog\/?p=4641"},"modified":"2021-11-02T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:17:18","slug":"careless-driving-ticket-points-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfit.com\/blog\/careless-driving-ticket-points-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Points for a Careless Driving Ticket in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you are reading this, odds are that you got a traffic ticket for “careless driving” in Florida and are worried about the points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: Got a Careless Driving Ticket in Florida?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, points on your driving record can be devastating. Not only can they result in the suspension of your driver’s license, but can cause your insurance premiums to go up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So before you pay that ticket, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Points for Careless Driving in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Florida uses a point system, and every time you get a traffic ticket the Department of Motor Vehicles (also known as the DMV) can add points to your driving record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: Florida\u2019s Point System & Point Suspensions Explained<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of points will depend on the traffic offense, but pursuant to Florida Statute 322.27<\/a>, careless driving can result in three (3) points on your driving record; four (4) points if it caused a crash.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Avoid Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, points can<\/em> be avoided. First, don’t pay that ticket. Paying that ticket is an admission of guilt, which automatically results in points. Second, you should consider contacting an experienced traffic attorney, such as TicketFit<\/a>, to contest it. Even if you were at fault, you should always fight a careless driving ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: Always Fight Your Florida Careless Driving Ticket!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer has helped thousands of drivers avoid points. In fact, he dismisses careless driving tickets over 90% of the time! So if you have received a ticket and are worried about points, submit your information via our contact us<\/a> form, or give us a call at (305) 775-3720 for a free consultation. We will be happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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