Florida Point System
In 2007, 24,994 drivers in Florida got their driver's license suspended because of point accumulation. If you receive a traffic ticket be careful with how you handle it so you do not get your license suspended.
Remember, you do not get points when you receive a traffic ticket. You only get points when you pay a traffic ticket, or are found guilty in Traffic Court. You may be able to avoid points on your driver's license by electing traffic school, or hiring a Florida traffic ticket attorney. If you already have points on your license, an experienced traffic ticket attorney may even be able to help you remove them.
The following is information on points assessed against your driver license if you choose to pay the civil penalty or are adjudicated guilty by a Traffic Judge or Magistrate.
Traffic Violation Points Assessed
Non-Moving violations 0 points
Moving violations (non-speeding, no accident) 3 Points
Speeding 15 m.p.h. or less over the posted speed 3 Points
Speeding more than 15 m.p.h. over posted speed 4 Points
Passing Stopped school bus 4 Points
Moving violation (non-speeding) resulting in a crash 4 Points
Unlawful speed resulting in a crash 6 Points
Reckless driving (criminal traffic violation) 4 Points
Leaving scene of crash with damage (>$50) 6 Points
Littering 3 Points
Violation of child restraint laws 3 Points
Amount of Points Time Period Length of Suspension
12 Points accumulated within 12 Months 30 Days
18 Points accumulated within 18 Months 3 Months
24 Points accumulated within 36 Months 1 Year
Drivers, age 15-17, who receive 6 points will be restricted to a business purposes only license for 12 months or until reaching age 18. Restriction time is increased by 90 days for each additional point if additional points are accumulated./span>
VIA: FLTRAFFICLAWS.COM
