Traffic Tickets

Violations may transfer to Florida as noted below:

Florida DMV

How do I find out how many points are on my Florida record?

Purchase a driving record. The record clearly indicates the points with details of the tickets, when the citations were issued, and where. Sanctions are based on specific number of points within a 12 month, 24 month or a 36 month period.

If I get a ticket in another state, will I receive points on my Florida driving record?

Yes, if the violation is an offense that earns points in Florida. For example, if you get a speeding ticket for going 14 miles above the speed limit outside Florida, you will earn 3 points on your Florida record. It does not matter how many points the other states would assess against their drivers-Florida treats this as though the ticket was received in Florida.

Can I go to driving school on an out of state ticket?

No. Florida drivers are not eligible to attend driving school on out-of-state tickets.

Can I elect to attend traffic school after I've already paid the ticket?

No. The election must be made when you pay the ticket.When you are ticketed, you may earn points against your driving record, which when accumulated may cause your license to be suspended.

THE DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT

Q: What is the Driver License Compact (DLC)?

The DLC is a compact among 46 member states to maximize law enforcement efforts nationwide.

The major provisions of the DLC, which member states are committed to uphold and enforce, are:

The "one driver license" concept, which requires the surrender of an out-of-state driver's license when application for a new license is made;

The "one driver record" concept, which requires that a complete driver record be maintained in the driver's state of residence to determine driving eligibility in the home state, as well as for his non-residence operator's privilege in other jurisdictions;

Reporting of all traffic convictions and license suspension/revocations of out-of-state drivers to the home state licensing agency, as well as other appropriate information; and

The assurance of uniform and predictable treatment of drivers by treating offenses committed in other states as though they have been committed in the home state.

Q: What States are a member of the DLC?

A: 1. Alaska 17. Kentucky 32. North Dakota

2. Alabama 18. Louisiana 33. Ohio

3. Arizona 19. Maine 34. Oklahoma

4. Arkansas 20. Maryland 35. Oregon

5. California 21. Minnesota 36. Pennsylvania

6. Colorado 22. Mississippi 37. Rhode Island

7. Connecticut 23. Missouri 38. South Carolina

8. Delaware 24. Montana 39. South Dakota

9. District of Columbia 25. Nebraska 40. Texas

10. Florida 26. Nevada 41. Utah

11. Hawaii 27. New Hampshire 42. Vermont

12. Idaho 28. New Jersey 43. Virginia

13. Illinois 29. New Mexico 44. Washington

14. Indiana 30. New York 45. West Virginia

15. Iowa 31. North Carolina 46. Wyoming

16. Kansas

Non Members: Wisconsin, Tennessee., Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts

 
Points and a Florida License:

The Florida DMV is authorized to suspend the license of any person who has accumulated 12 or more points within one year. Points are calculated by the date you received the ticket.

12 points accumulated in 12 months will result in a 30 day suspension of your driving privilege.

18 points accumulated in 18 months (including points from a 12 point suspension) will result in a 3-month suspension of your driving privilege.

24 points accumulated in 36 months (including points from a 12 point and /or 18 point suspension) will result in a one-year suspension of your driving privilege.

Florida Driving Violations and Points

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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing.

Blair C. Lane, Sr., Esquire, is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The information contained in this Web Site is intended to provide general information about my practice to my current and potential clients. The information provided regarding Florida Motor vehicle penalties and penalties for out of state violations is public information and can be found at the links below.

http://www.flhsmv.gov