Florida is one of the states in the U.S. that uses a point system for regulating driver’s licenses. This system applies points to a person’s license anytime they commit a traffic infraction. If too many points are accumulated within a year, 18 months or 36 months, the driver may have their license revoked or suspended. Here is what you need to know about the Florida driver license point system and how it can impact your driving privileges, insurance and other aspects of your life.
Types of Point Traffic Violations
If you receive a traffic ticket in Florida (or in any state), you will likely be paying a fine for the infraction, but you will also have points added to your Florida driver’s license. Most tickets come with a point value, anywhere from 3-6 points in most cases. 3-point tickets may include speeding less than 15 MPH over the speed limit, improper lane change, child restraint violations, littering and most minor moving violations. 6-point tickets are those of a more serious nature, such as speeding over 15 MPH over limit, speeding that results in a crash and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in property damage.
Most driving points will stay on your license for 36 months from the time of the violation. If you collect too many, you can lose your license for up to a year. Point accumulation suspension for Class E driver’s licenses are as follows:
- 12 points in 12 months – 30-day suspension
- 18 points in 18 months – 3-month suspension
- 24 points in 36 months – 1-year suspension
There are driving courses you can take to reduce points on your license, but these can only be taken once a year and only five times in your lifetime. Those with a CDL have stricter point rules – fewer points will result in a suspension.
Impact of Points on Your License
Points on your Florida driver’s license can lead to a suspension. They can also affect the cost of your auto insurance premiums, greatly increasing your rates for three years or longer. Many employers require a driver’s license, and they may also require a good driving record to minimize their insurance costs.
Any ticket you receive that will add points to your license can lead to serious complications. If you have more than one ticket on your license and are issued a traffic ticket, you may want to hire an attorney to fight to have it reduced or dismissed. Call Got a Ticket in Florida to talk to one of our experienced traffic ticket lawyers to minimize points on your Florida driver’s license.
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