Top 3 Things you should know about your Florida Traffic Citation

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Every state in the country issues traffic tickets as both a revenue generator and as a public safety measure.  Some states, like Florida, clearly see traffic tickets as a big way to pump up the public coffers, and have aggressively raised fees associated with traffic tickets.  So the chances are you, or someone you know, has recently received or is about to get, a Florida traffic citation.  Pay close attention, here's the 3 things you should know about Florida traffic citations.

1) If you pay a Florida traffic citation, chances are, you will get points on your license

Now, this rule doesn't apply to violations that don't carry points, but the reality is almost all moving violations do carry points.  So you can't just pay a ticket.  Fighting a ticket is the only way to get a Florida traffic citation dismissed.

2) If you don't have a Florida license, but got a Florida traffic citation, the points may follow you home

This is one that surprises many people, but that unwanted souvenier will become more than an unhappy momento.  It can very well wind up on your traffic record in your home state, so be careful how you handle it. Don't just pay it or worse, ignore it, thinking it's no big deal.  Check out my post on what to do if you get a ticket in another state.

3) You can fight your Florida traffic citation, and win

Here's a dirty little secret they don't want you to know.  You stand a really good chance of beating your ticket if you fight it.  And you don't have to fight your ticket with a Florida traffic attorney.  Although the right traffic attorney can make a difference between winning and losing, there are resources you can use to get a case dismissed on your own.  Check out my traffic ticket eBook that tells you everything you need to know when you get a traffic ticket.

Knowing these three things should certainly help you if you do happen to find yourself on the wrong side of the blue flashing lights.  If you have any other questions, or want more information, feel free to shoot me an email at bkowitt@ungerandkowitt.com.  We offer free consultations, and we're here to help.