Traffic Tickets & Traffic Crimes Help (Orlando, FL)

Other Cases

• Civil tickets
• Criminal traffic cases
• Points & suspensions
• Point table

Who This Helps

• People who drive every day
• New drivers
• Experienced drivers

Because anyone can get a ticket.

If you got a ticket: Do not pay it yet.

Call for a free consultation.

Call: (407) 487-2087

Lots of drivers pay traffic fines without knowing they can get points. Points can lead to:

• License suspension
• Bigger problems later
• In some cases, even criminal charges

The firm helps by fighting the ticket or getting a better outcome than simply paying.

You have the right to challenge a citation.

In Florida traffic infraction hearings, the state must prove the infractions by preponderance of the evidance. That means the officer must show some proof.

What We Do for Clients

Court Representation

Lawyers can appear in court hearings for the client so the client’s daily life is not interrupted.

Penalty Mitigation

We fight to help clients:

• Avoid points
• Avoid license suspension
• Ask the court for options like driving school

Hardship License Help (Business Purpose Only)

Help with hardship licenses, including “Business Purpose”.

Florida also explains that hardship licenses can limit driving to employment or business purposes only.

Moving Violations (car was moving)

Examples include:

• Speeding / dangerous excessive speed
• Careless driving
• Reckless driving
• Failure to obey traffic signs and signals
• Failure to signal
• Racing / road rage
• Causing an accident

Non-Moving Violations (paperwork or parking type issues)

Examples include:

• Driving with suspended or revoked license
• Expired tag / registration
• No proof of insurance
• Illegal tint
• Handicapped parking issues
• Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) status
• Leaving the scene of an accident

Traffic Offenses (these can create a criminal record)

• DUI
• Reckless driving
• Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
• Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

Civil Traffic Infractions (Non-Criminal Tickets)

These are still serious because points add up and a license can get suspended.

Speeding Under 30 MPH

What it means: usually a non-criminal violation.

What can happen:

• Often 3–4 points (depends on speed)
• Insurance may go up
• Florida lists SPEEDING = 3 points as a common violation (some speeding types can be more).

Speeding Over 30 MPH (Mandatory Court Appearance)

What it means: serious speeding that usually requires court.

What can happen:

• 4 points and a fine starting at $500.

Speeding in School or Construction Zones

What it means: speeding in a special safety zone.

What can happen:

• Fines can be doubled and penalties can be harsh.

Red Light Camera Ticket

What it means: a camera says your car crossed after the light turned.

What can happen:

• Florida law sets a $158 penalty for these notices.
• Explain these are no-points violations if handled at the notice stage.
• it can grow to a higher amount if unpaid.

Running a Red Light

What it means: an officer stops you and gives a citation.

Points can be serious:

• Florida lists common red-light violations at 3 or 4 points depending on the exact charge.

Stop Sign Violation

What it means: not coming to a complete stop.

• Many “sign/signal” tickets are commonly 3 points in Florida’s point list.

Violation of Traffic Control Device (Sign/Signal)

What it means: not following signs or signals.

• 3 points and fine $158 or more.
• Florida lists “traffic control device (sign)” commonly at 3 points.

Failure to Stop for a School Bus

What it means: passing a stopped school bus when you must stop.

• Florida commonly lists school bus stop violations at 4 points.

Move Over Law Violation

What it means: not moving over or slowing for police/emergency on the roadside.

Why it matters: these cases can be treated very seriously because they involve safety.

Careless Driving

What it means: driving in a way that is not careful.

• Florida commonly lists careless driving at 3 points.

Toll Violations (SunPass / TOLL-BY-PLATE)

What it means: unpaid tolls.

What can happen:

• a $2.50 admin fee plus toll, and bigger problems if not paid.
• Florida’s Turnpike says TOLL-BY-PLATE invoices include a $2.50 administrative charge, and a vehicle registration stop.
• failure to pay can lead to points and registration issues.
• Mention SunPass once on the page as the common toll system people recognize.

Criminal Traffic Cases

These can mean jail time, probation, and a criminal record.

Driving While License Suspended (With Knowledge)

What it means: you knew it was suspended.

• What can happen: Up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.

Driving While License Suspended (Without Knowledge)

What it means: you didn’t know it was suspended (often paperwork issues).

• What can happen: Expensive fines and record problems.

No Valid Driver’s License

What it means: driving without a current valid license.

• What can happen: Second-degree misdemeanor; up to 60 days in jail and $500 fine.

Reckless Driving

Simple definition: Driving with “willful or wanton disregard” for safety (like extreme speeding and dangerous weaving).

driving 40+ mph over, and ignoring signals.

What can happen:

• Up to 90 days in jail, up to $500 fine, 6 months of probation, and 4 points.
• Second or Subsequent Offense: Up to 6 months in jail or 12 months probation, and a fine between $50 and $1,000.
• Florida’s reckless driving law also lists up to 90 days jail and up to $500 for a first conviction.
• Some traffic cases can bring heavy fines and even more serious felony situations (like fleeing or hit-and-run with injury).

DUI (Driving Under the Influence)

What it means: driving with 0.08+ alcohol level or impaired by drugs.

What can happen:

• Fines up to $1,000
• Jail time up to 6 months
• License suspension 180 days to 1 year

Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

What it means: not stopping and sharing info after a crash.

• Property damage: misdemeanor (up to 60 days jail)
• Injury/death: felony

Racing on Highways

What it means: competing with another vehicle on public roads.

What can happen:

• Up to 1 year in jail, fines, criminal record, and 1 year DL suspension.

Fleeing and Eluding

What it means: refusing to stop or trying to run from police.

What can happen:

• Third-degree felony (up to 5 years prison), and it can get worse in aggravated cases.

Attaching Plate or Tag Not Assigned

What it means: using a plate that does not belong to that vehicle.

Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

What it means: serious offenses or too many points in a set time.

• What can happen: 5-year license suspension

Points Suspension / Points Removal

What it means: you can lose your license if points build up.

Florida point thresholds:

• 12 points in 12 months = 30-day suspension
• 18 points in 18 months = 3-month suspension
• 24 points in 36 months = 1-year suspension

Commercial Drivers (CDL) Violations

There are special rules for CDL violations.

• Two serious violations can lead to a 2-month suspension
• A first DUI can lead to a 1-year CDL suspension

Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

What it means: serious offenses or too many points in a set time.

• What can happen: 5-year license suspension

Points Suspension / Points Removal

What it means: you can lose your license if points build up.

Florida point thresholds:

• 12 points in 12 months = 30-day suspension
• 18 points in 18 months = 3-month suspension
• 24 points in 36 months = 1-year suspension

Commercial Drivers (CDL) Violations

There are special rules for CDL violations.

• Two serious violations can lead to a 2-month suspension
• A first DUI can lead to a 1-year CDL suspension

Defenses for Tickets

Challenge Technology

• Red light camera errors
• Radar calibration problems

Identity Disputes

Ask: can the state really prove you were driving?

Road / Infrastructure / Sign Problems

• Signs blocked by trees
• Faded stop lines
• Hard-to-see signs

Evidence Problems

If evidence is weak, unclear, or missing, it can help your case because the state must prove the case.

Impact and Consequences

Points and License Suspension

Points add up fast. If you hit the limit, you can lose your license.

Florida’s official thresholds are listed above.

Job and Family Impact

If you lose your license:

• You may lose your ability to get to work
• You may lose your job
• Your family life can get harder

Financial Impact

Points can mean higher insurance costs, sometimes thousands more.

Criminal Record Impact

A criminal traffic case can follow you for years and show up in background checks.

Point Table

Common Florida Point Examples

Points are listed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Special Groups You Serve

Commercial Drivers (CDL)

CDL cases can be strict and can threaten a career.

Motorcyclists

Motorcycle tickets can be different and deserve special attention.

International Visitors / Tourists

We serve tourists from:

• Venezuela, China, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico

You may not live here, but a Florida ticket can still cause trouble later.

Counties and Cities

Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Orlando.

Office Locations

Main office: Orlando, FL

FAQ

Should I just pay my traffic ticket?

Paying can be an admission, and you can get points and higher insurance.

Can points really suspend my license?

Yes. Florida can suspend licenses at 12/18/24 points.

Do I have a right to fight a ticket?

Yes. At a hearing, it must be proven by preponderance of the evidance.

What is reckless driving?

Dangerous driving that shows you don’t care about safety.

Can reckless driving send me to jail?

Yes. Up to 90 days for a first conviction.

What is a hardship license?

It can allow driving for work/business only in some situations.

Do red light camera tickets add points?

Not at first, but rules can change if ignored.

Can my lawyer go to court for me?

Yes. Lawyers can appear in court hearings for the client so the client’s daily routine is not interrupted.