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<\/span>In 2020 alone, Florida law enforcement gave out\u00a0nearly 550,000 speeding tickets<\/a>. Officers issue speeding citations when someone exceeds the speed limit. You can then receive a fine for speeding.<\/p>\n

But a fine is not the only penalty for speeding in Florida. You may end up paying higher insurance premiums. And you will incur points to your driving record.<\/p>\n

Luckily, fighting your speeding ticket in traffic court can help you avoid these consequences. We will talk more about how our attorneys can help you get out of a Florida speeding ticket at the end.<\/p>\n

But first, let’s talk about how the fines you pay for speeding increase depending on how fast you are driving.<\/p>\n

What Is the Penalty for Exceeding the Speed Limit\u00a0in Florida?<\/h2>\n

There are two types of penalties for speeding in Florida. This includes a warning and a fine. You can not go to jail for speeding tickets in Florida, though you may have to serve time if you are pulled over for reckless driving.<\/p>\n

A Warning<\/h3>\n

There is a common misconception that an officer will only pull you over if you are going 10% or more above the posted speed. Other people will tell you that going a few miles over the speed limit will not result in you getting pulled over.<\/p>\n

However, this is untrue. Going even 1 MPH over can get you pulled over. But as long as you keep your speed below 5 MPH, you will only receive a warning. And warnings do not typically come with fines.<\/p>\n

A Fine<\/h3>\n

Going 6 MPH to 30+ MPH over the speed limit will earn you a fine in Florida. The exact amount you pay depends on how many miles per hour you were driving over the posted speed.<\/p>\n

You can check out\u00a0Title XXII Chapter 318.18<\/a>\u00a0to see the speeding fines for yourself. Or keep reading below for a full breakdown.<\/p>\n

Driving Points<\/h3>\n

Florida uses a points system to record driving infractions on your record. There are 3-point infractions as well as 4-point infractions.<\/p>\n

Speeding by 15 MPH or less will only incur 3 points on your driving record. Speeding by 15 MPH or more will incur 4 points on your driving record.<\/p>\n

License Suspension<\/h3>\n

The points system is not only used by insurance companies to determine your auto insurance premiums. Officers also use it to track your driving history.<\/p>\n

For instance, say\u00a0you accumulate a total of 12 points on your record. If you accrue these points within 12 months, a traffic court could suspend your license for up to 30 days.<\/p>\n

How Much Is a Speeding Ticket?<\/h2>\n

Florida breaks down speeding fines in the following way:<\/p>\n