Florida Traffic Ticket Attorney
Paying a Florida traffic ticket is an admission of guilt that adds points to your license, raises your insurance rates, and can lead to suspension. Attorney Clyde Lemon fights tickets to keep your record clean.
Florida Point System
Florida assigns points for moving violations — 3 points for most speeding tickets, 4 for reckless driving, 6 for leaving the scene of an accident. Accumulating 12 points in 12 months results in a 30-day suspension. An attorney can often negotiate adjudication withheld, resulting in zero points.
Commercial Driver Considerations
CDL holders face stricter consequences — points and convictions affect federal driving privileges. Many commercial violations cannot be masked by traffic school. Fighting the ticket in court is the only option.
Careless vs. Reckless Driving
Careless driving is a civil infraction (3 points). Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor (4 points, possible jail). An attorney can sometimes negotiate a reckless charge down to careless, significantly reducing penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I just pay my Florida speeding ticket?
Only if you want the points and insurance increase. Hiring an attorney or attending traffic school can eliminate or reduce the conviction. An attorney can often appear on your behalf so you do not need to miss work.
Does traffic school remove points in Florida?
Attending an approved basic driver improvement course once every 12 months (no more than 5 times lifetime) can elect to withhold adjudication and prevent points — but only if you have not used this option recently.
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