Lee F. Carney Attorney at Law 9990 Coconut Rd. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Ph: (239) 860-3795 Fax: (239) 992-9170 leecarney418@gmail.com
The Florida Traffic Violation Point System
Violation Points
Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage of more than $50
6
Unlawful speed resulting in an accident
6
Reckless driving
4
Any moving violation resulting in an accident
4
Passing a stopped school bus
4
Driving During Restricted Hours
3
Unlawful speed - 16 MPH or more over lawful or posted speed
4
Unlawful speed - 15 MPH or less over lawful or posted speed
3
Fines are doubled when infractions occur within a school zone or construction zone, with possible civil penalties up to $1,000 and can be required to complete driving school course.
All other moving violations (including parking on highway outside the limits of municipalities)
3
Improper equipment or vehicle in an unsafe condition
2
(Operator corrects defects within 10 days from the date the traffic citation was issued)
0
Violation of curfew
3
Open Container as an operator
3
Child Restraint Violation
3
Length of Suspension
12 points within a 12-month period
30 days
18 points within an 18-month period, including points which cause suspension under line 1 above
3 months
24 points within a 36-month period, including points which cause suspension under line 2 above
1 year
In computing points and suspensions, the offense dates of all convictions are used.
Three points will be deducted from the driver record of any person whose driving privilege has been suspended only once under the point system and has been reinstated, if such person has complied with all other requirements.
Note:Serving a point suspension does not prohibit these convictions from being used to accumulate additional suspensions or revocations.
Lee F. Carney knows that points can affect your Florida driver's license and insurance rates. He will make every effort to avoid points and to obtain a reasonable resolution of your traffic citation.
