It’s estimated that more than 100,000 speeding tickets are given each day. They’re so common that people have grown accustomed to paying them rather than fighting them.
But doing so may be unwise.
Although receiving a speeding ticket in Florida may seem inconsequential in the present, it can carry consequences that plague you for years. It can even put your driving privilege at risk. Following are the reasons to contact an Orlando traffic ticket attorney if you’ve been cited for speeding in Florida.
Points On Your Driving Record
Speeding tickets impose points on your driving record. The number of points you receive depends on the extent to which you exceed the posted speed limit.
In Florida, if you’re caught driving up to 15 miles per hour above the posted limit, you’ll receive three points. If you’re caught driving over 15 mph above the posted limited, you’ll receive four points. If your speeding causes an accident, you’ll receive six points.
Your driving record influences your life in ways you may not realize. It can affect your car insurance rates, employment opportunities, and even your ability to drive. The more points you accumulate, the worse the effects.
Fines
Speeding tickets, like most traffic violations in Florida, are expensive. Following is a breakdown of the fines imposed according to how fast you’re caught driving above the posted limit (figures vary by county):
- six to nine mph: up to $151
- 10 to 14 mph: up to $226
- 15 to 19 mph: up to $276
- 20 to 29 mph: up to $301
- 30+ mph: up to $376
Attending traffic school will prevent points from appearing on your record. The problem is, it’s not always an option. Moreover, you may still have to pay the fine for the ticket and pay for the traffic school course itself.
Given the above, what is your best option if you receive a speeding ticket in Florida? Call an experienced traffic ticket defense lawyer. He or she will fight to keep your driving record clean and reduce the penalties.
Skubiak & Rivas have helped thousands of drivers like yourself avoid points and fines related to speeding tickets. Our Florida traffic ticket attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience defending clients and winning cases. If you recently received a speeding ticket, call 407-894-4449 or fill out this short form to schedule a free consultation.
