In Florida, pleading guilty to a moving violation can result in points being added to your driving record. Points have a way of adding up and unless you take action to reduce your points or avoid having points added, they can have a negative affect on your life and lifestyle.
If your points reach a certain level during any given period, your insurance premiums will increase. If you receive 12 points within 12 months, your driver license will be suspended for 30 days. If you receive 18 points within an 18 month period, your driver license will be suspended for 3 months. If you receive 24 points in a 36 month period your license will be suspended for an entire year.
Attorney Mitchell Frank focuses his practice on the defense of people accused of all types of traffic violations. In most cases, he can prevent points being added to the clients’ record.
Although every traffic ticket is a nuisance, some can be far more damaging to your driving record than others. Some will do nothing more than raise your insurance rates and follow you around for a few years; while others could cause you to lose your license entirely, or even result in jail time. So, how do we understand the dmv point system? We’ve gathered a list of the most common – and most detrimental – traffic violations that could end up costing you more than you bargained for.
3-Point Infractions
Minor moving and speeding violations, such as driving 15 MPH or less over the posted speed limit, will add 3 points to your driving history. This is the lowest and least severe penalty. More 3-point violations include:
4-Point Infractions
Those tickets that carry a higher point count are usually those which more immediately endanger the lives of other people (although ALL traffic violations threaten everyone’s safety). These 4-point violations include passing a stopped school bus, speeding in excess of 15 MPH over the limit, red light violations, and driving recklessly. You will also receive 4 points if you commit a moving violation which results in an accident.
6-Point Infractions
Drivers who are extremely careless and negligent will see 6 or more points added to their driving record, which cause a huge spike in insurance costs and carry hefty fines and fees. Some of these traffic violations are:
Why you should care about your Florida license points
Plenty of people are walking around not even aware of how many points are on their license, so why does it matter, really?
Simple. Too many points in a certain time period will mean a license suspension. Here’s a look at the point threshold for license suspension in Florida:
You’d need a bunch of Florida speeding ticket points to risk suspension, but it’s still worth monitoring. Keep an eye on your point total, especially if you’ve been pulled over more than once in the last few years, so you don’t get a surprise suspension.
Remember, if you pay the full fine on your ticket you are really asking for points to be added to your record. There are many ways I can avoid you having points on your record. Call me now to speak about all of your ticket problems.
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Mitchell Frank has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1987. He graduated the University of Miami School of Law in 1986 and received a Business Degree from the University of Miami in 1983. Experienced Fort Lauderdale Ticket Attorney Serving Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Davie, Pompano Beach, Weston, Deerfield Beach, and all of Broward County.
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