Karma
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Karma
well the other night i was on my way to the local sonic. not really paying attention to my speed. i have been pulled over a total of 19 times. for 18 times i did not get a ticket. they were usually for tints, fogd tails, exhasut, etc. and one before this for speeding. well anyhow it was a four lane road and nobody was on it so i kinda just didnt realize my speed.
i was clocked at 73 in a 45.
but this is karma finally catching up to me. i feel really bad for speeding but at the same time i feel good that its over and done with.
i was clocked at 73 in a 45.
but this is karma finally catching up to me. i feel really bad for speeding but at the same time i feel good that its over and done with.
`Adam, You have been lucky in a way to be stopped 19 times & only get a ticket for one.. 4 sure. Speed is Expensive : ( What is it going to cost you ? Will U get points & Higher Insurance ? I sure did 4 Street Rac'in, but was lucky it was reduced to Wreckless Op's.*Atty got the Big $'s, and so did my InSurance Company
Hope the Good Karma Returns...Be Safe/Smart out there on your Highways of `Life...It can be very Xpensive 2 Travel Fast : )
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haha yeah. it was definatly my bad. i feel real bad about it. but the cost on the ticket is 95 bucks. but if i go to court like i plan to it will cost me about 400 plus traffic school.
we will see what happens. im buying a picture frame for it tomarow
we will see what happens. im buying a picture frame for it tomarow
Speeding Ticket Options and Fines
You are Here: Florida DMV Home » Speeding Ticket
What to do if you Get a Traffic Ticket in Florida
Over 4 million traffic citations were issued in 2003 in Florida - that's 4 million tickets. The bulk of these traffic tickets are for speeding but improper lane change, careless driving, running red lights, and other moving violations were very common as well.
Watch out for a Kid named `Space on the roads/water/air everywhere 
Options Available to Satisfy a Traffic Citation
You are required to satisfy your traffic citation within thirty (30) calendar days. Your options may depend on your driving record but if your drivers license is in good standing typical options are as follows:
The benefits of electing the traffic school option in Florida are that your auto insurance cannot go up and your policy cannot be cancelled. If you complete a state approved traffic school course and submit your certificate of completion to the clerk of court in the county where you received the ticket by their specified deadline adjudication is withheld, which means you are not deemed guilty and you received no points.
Note that when you select traffic school your fine will be reduced - this will vary by county see the chart below.
Florida Approved Traffic Schools
123Driving.com offers Florida DMV approved traffic school online
Another option is to look in your local yellow pages under traffic school or driving instruction
State of Florida Policy for Electing Traffic School
Florida Statute 626.9541(1)(o) 12 States: "No insurer shall impose or request an additional premium, cancel a policy, or issue a non renewal notice on any insurance policy or contract because of any traffic infraction when adjudication of guilt is withheld and no points have been accessed pursuant to s.318.14(9) and (10). However, this subparagraph does not apply to traffic infractions involving accidents in which the insurer has incurred a loss due to the fault of the insured."
Pay the Civil Penalty
If you pay the full fine points will be applied against your drivers license when applicable and your auto insurance rates may go up or your policy may be cancelled.
Traffic Fines
Fines vary by County as an Example we have provided the fines for Orange County (The Orlando Area)
MPH Over Limit Traffic Schoo & lNo Traffic School
6 to 9 MPH 76.00 $80.50
10 to 14 MPH$137.50 $155.50
15 to 19 MPH $158.50$180.50
20 to 29 MPH $178.50 $205.50
30 MPH & Over$260.50 $305.50
The fines for a Florida speeding ticket listed above are only used to illustrate the typical fees. You should verify your fine with clerk of court in the county where you received your traffic ticket.
Request a Court Appearance
If you elect the option to request a court appearance for the violation(s) and it is determined that an infraction has been committed, the Court may adjudicate you guilty, assess points, impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500 ($1000 for violations involving a death or speeding in school/construction zones) or require you to attend traffic school, or all of the above. Additionally, your insurance rates may go up or your policy may be cancelled.
If you speed in a school zone or construction zone your fine can be doubled.
You are Here: Florida DMV Home » Speeding Ticket
What to do if you Get a Traffic Ticket in Florida
Over 4 million traffic citations were issued in 2003 in Florida - that's 4 million tickets. The bulk of these traffic tickets are for speeding but improper lane change, careless driving, running red lights, and other moving violations were very common as well.
Watch out for a Kid named `Space on the roads/water/air everywhere Options Available to Satisfy a Traffic Citation
You are required to satisfy your traffic citation within thirty (30) calendar days. Your options may depend on your driving record but if your drivers license is in good standing typical options are as follows:
- Elect traffic school option
- Pay the civil penalty
- Request a court appearance
The benefits of electing the traffic school option in Florida are that your auto insurance cannot go up and your policy cannot be cancelled. If you complete a state approved traffic school course and submit your certificate of completion to the clerk of court in the county where you received the ticket by their specified deadline adjudication is withheld, which means you are not deemed guilty and you received no points.
Note that when you select traffic school your fine will be reduced - this will vary by county see the chart below.
Florida Approved Traffic Schools
123Driving.com offers Florida DMV approved traffic school online
Another option is to look in your local yellow pages under traffic school or driving instruction
State of Florida Policy for Electing Traffic School
Florida Statute 626.9541(1)(o) 12 States: "No insurer shall impose or request an additional premium, cancel a policy, or issue a non renewal notice on any insurance policy or contract because of any traffic infraction when adjudication of guilt is withheld and no points have been accessed pursuant to s.318.14(9) and (10). However, this subparagraph does not apply to traffic infractions involving accidents in which the insurer has incurred a loss due to the fault of the insured."
Pay the Civil Penalty
If you pay the full fine points will be applied against your drivers license when applicable and your auto insurance rates may go up or your policy may be cancelled.
Traffic Fines
Fines vary by County as an Example we have provided the fines for Orange County (The Orlando Area)
MPH Over Limit Traffic Schoo & lNo Traffic School
6 to 9 MPH 76.00 $80.50
10 to 14 MPH$137.50 $155.50
15 to 19 MPH $158.50$180.50
20 to 29 MPH $178.50 $205.50
30 MPH & Over$260.50 $305.50
The fines for a Florida speeding ticket listed above are only used to illustrate the typical fees. You should verify your fine with clerk of court in the county where you received your traffic ticket.
Request a Court Appearance
If you elect the option to request a court appearance for the violation(s) and it is determined that an infraction has been committed, the Court may adjudicate you guilty, assess points, impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500 ($1000 for violations involving a death or speeding in school/construction zones) or require you to attend traffic school, or all of the above. Additionally, your insurance rates may go up or your policy may be cancelled.
If you speed in a school zone or construction zone your fine can be doubled.
Monte Of The Month -- September 2009
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,614
From: providence, RI
yeah really! i don't get pulled over a lot (only once so far in the monte, knock wood) but usually when i do i get a ticket! i can't even try to play the cute chick/mickey the dunce card, apparently i have an "attitude" with police. ehh.
