Florida Traffic Fines
& Penalty Ranges
9 common Florida violations with typical fine ranges, plus how the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) handles points.
🔎Florida Traffic Fines at a Glance
- Typical fines
- $30–$500
- Point system
- Yes
- Traffic school
- Available
- Records kept by
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Of the 9 Florida violations below, the lowest typical fine is for seat belt violation ($30–$110) and the highest is for driving without insurance ($150–$500).
Speeding fines climb across 4 tiers, from $115–$135 (speeding 6–9 mph over) to $270–$285 (speeding 20–29 mph over).
Ranges only, not legal advice. Your actual Florida fine depends on the county, the court, and your record, and court costs are added on top. For a criminal charge such as DUI or reckless driving, consult a licensed Florida attorney.
📋Common Florida Violations & Typical Fines
Base-fine ranges; Florida court costs are extra.
| Violation | Typical Fine |
|---|---|
Speeding 6–9 MPH over 3 points | $115–$135 |
Speeding 10–14 MPH over 3 points | $190–$215 |
Speeding 15–19 MPH over 4 points | $245–$265 |
Speeding 20–29 MPH over Doubled in school zones and active construction zones. 4 points | $270–$285 |
Running a red light Camera-issued red-light fines are typically $158 (no points) under FL statute. 4 points | $260–$280 |
Running a stop sign 3 points | $160–$180 |
Seat belt violation Higher when a child passenger is unrestrained. | $30–$110 |
Texting while driving (primary offense) Hand-held cell-phone ban applies in school and work zones; second offense within 5 years adds 3 points. 0 first / 3 second | $30–$60 |
Driving without insurance Plus license/registration suspension and reinstatement fee ($150–$500). | $150–$500 |
Estimate what your Florida ticket will really cost
The fine on the ticket is rarely the total. Pick the violation to add court costs, points, suspension risk and the likely insurance impact in Florida.
Pick the speeding tier that matches how fast you were going over the limit. Florida typically breaks speeding into different tiers — choose the right one above for the most accurate estimate.
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🎯How Florida's Point System Works
Florida assesses points to your driving record for most moving violations — typically 3 points for moderate violations and 4 points for more serious ones (running a red light, leaving the scene of a crash, speeding 15+ over). Points stay on your record for at least 5 years.
12 points in 12 months = 30-day suspension; 18 points in 18 months = 3-month suspension; 24 points in 36 months = 1-year suspension.
🎓Traffic School & Defensive Driving
Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) — eligible up to 5 times in your lifetime, no more than once in 12 months. Course costs $25–$35 plus court election fee. Successful completion prevents the points from being assessed and keeps your insurance rate from being adjusted by that ticket.
📝Got a Florida Ticket?
- Before paying a moving violation, check whether you qualify for Florida's traffic-school option (see above) — it can keep the conviction off your record.
- Each conviction counts toward Florida's suspension threshold, so a cheap ticket can still matter.
🔗Official Florida Sources
For exact, current penalties, check the official Florida sources:
Sourced from public Florida statutes and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) publications; may not reflect the latest amendments. usdriverguide.com is not affiliated with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), any Florida court, or any law enforcement agency. Full disclaimer.