Effective 10/01/09 - Marion County Clerk of Courts

OFFICE OF DAVID R. ELLSPERMANN
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA
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TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Pedestrian/Bicycle Violation Infraction
Non-Moving Violation Infraction
Moving Violation Infraction
First Degree Misdemeanor
M2
F1
F2
F3
Second Degree Misdemeanor
First Degree Felony
Second Degree Felony
Third Degree Felony
Effective 10/01/09
STATUTE
316.027(1)(a)
DESCRIPTION
LEAVE SCENE OF CRASH INVOLVING INJURY OF ANOTHER
FINE
L/D
COURT
F3
COURT
F2
116.00
IN
COURT
M2
DHSMV will revoke driver’s license if convicted.
316.027(1)(b)
LEAVE SCENE OF CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OF ANOTHER
DHSMV will revoke driver’s license if convicted.
316.027(3)
FAIL TO MOVE VEHICLE OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC - CRASH INVOLVING
INJURY OR DEATH OF ANOTHER
316.061(1)
LEAVE SCENE OF CRASH - PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
Maximum fine of $500 and/or 60 days jail. Add $5 court cost to any fine imposed for EMS Trust Fund.
If more than $50 property damage, DHSMV will assess 6 points. If property damage is $50 or less, 0
points will be assessed.
316.061(2)
FAIL TO MOVE VEHICLE OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC - CRASH INVOLVING
PROPERTY DAMAGE
116.00
IN
316.062(2)
FAIL TO GIVE INFORMATION TO OTHER DRIVER/POLICE AUTHORITY
(CRASH)
116.00
IN
316.063(1)
FAIL TO LEAVE INFORMATION WHEN OTHER VEHICLE OR OTHER
PROPERTY UNATTENDED DHSMV will assess 6 points if convicted.
COURT
M2
316.063(2)
VEHICLE OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC; FAIL TO MAKE EVERY
REASONABLE EFFORT TO MOVE
116.00
IN
316.064(2)
FAILURE OF VEHICLE OCCUPANT TO REPORT CRASH WHEN DRIVER
INCAPABLE
116.00
IN
316.064(3)
FAILURE OF VEHICLE OWNER TO REPORT CRASH WHEN DRIVER
INCAPABLE
116.00
IN
316.065(1)
FAIL TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT CRASH TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
116.00
IN
316.065(2)
FAILURE OF CORONER TO REPORT TRAFFIC CRASH DEATH TO
AUTHORITIES
116.00
IN
316.065(3)
FAILURE OF GARAGE REPAIR SHOP TO REPORT VEHICLE STRUCK BY
BULLET TO AUTHORITIES
COURT
M1
316.066(1)
DRIVER TO MAKE WRITTEN REPORT OF CRASH WHEN REQUIRED
116.00
IN
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.066(2)
DRIVER TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT OF CRASH
WHEN REQUIRED
116.00
IN
316.066(3)(a)3
FAIL TO SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE TO OFFICER WITHIN 24 HOURS
116.00
IN
316.067
GIVE FALSE INFORMATION CONCERNING CRASH
COURT
M2
Maximum fine of $500 and/or 60 days jail.
316.071
FAIL TO MOVE DISABLED VEHICLE THAT IS OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC
116.00
IN
316.072(2)
REFUSE OR FAIL TO OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS
166.00
IM
316.072(3)
REFUSE OR FAIL TO OBEY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FIRE
DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL Maximum fine of $500 and/or 60 days jail.
COURT
M2
316.073
FAILURE OF PERSON OPERATING ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLE OR
PERSON RIDING OR LEADING AN ANIMAL TO OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS
116.00
IN
316.074(1)
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (RUN RED LIGHT)
166.00
231.00
IM
IM
316.074(2)
ATTEMPT TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE; CUTTING ACROSS TO
AVOID
166.00
IM
316.0741(3)
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE - DRIVE IN HOV LANE WITHOUT
THE MINIMUM REQUIRED OCCUPANTS
166.00
IM
316.075
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
166.00
IM
316.075(1)a(1)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
(Vehicle facing circular green signal)
166.00
IM
316.075(1)a(2)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
(Vehicle facing green arrow signal)
166.00
IM
316.075(1)a(3)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
(Pedestrian facing green arrow signal)
74.50
IP
316.075(1)a(3)b(2)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
(Pedestrian facing steady yellow signal)
74.50
IP
316.075(1)(c)1
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE (Vehicle facing steady
red signal, failed to stop, failed to yield right-of-way while turning)
(10/01/05)
231.00
IM
316.075(1)a(3)c
(2)
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE (Pedestrian facing
steady red signal)
74.50
IP
316.075(2)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
(Vehicle at place other than intersection)
166.00
IM
316.0755
PEDESTRIAN-FAIL TO OBEY PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SIGNALS
74.50
IP
316.075(1)(c)1
DRIVER-FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIAN
166.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.076
VIOLATION OF FLASHING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
166.00
IM
316.0765
VIOLATION OF LANE DIRECTION CONTROL SIGNAL DEVICE
166.00
IM
316.077(1)
PLACE OR DISPLAY AN UNLAWFUL/UNAUTHORIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL,
DEVICE, SIGN
116.00
IN
316.077(2)
PLACE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL, DEVICE,
SIGN
116.00
IN
316.0775
ALTER, DEFACE, REMOVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, SIGN,
RAILROAD CROSSING SIGN, OR SIGNAL (OR ATTEMPT THERETO)
COURT
MM
316.078(2)a
DEFACE OR TEAR DOWN DETOUR SIGN OR BARRICADE
116.00
IN
316.078(2)b
DRIVE AROUND BARRICADE/DISREGARD DETOUR SIGN
166.00
IM
316.079
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIAN ROAD WORKER OR
FLAGMAN
166.00
IM
316.081(1)
WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY-DRIVE ON (must drive on right half of roadway)
166.00
IM
316.081(2)
FAILURE OF VEHICLE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN DESIGNATED SPEED
TO TRAVEL ON FAR RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY
166.00
IM
316.082(1)
IMPROPER PASSING OF VEHICLE APPROACHING FROM OPPOSITE
DIRECTION
166.00
IM
316.082(2)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY; FAIL TO GIVE VEHICLE PASSING IN
OPPOSITE DIRECTION ADEQUATE ROOM TO PASS (one-half of roadway)
166.00
IM
316.0825
FAIL TO USE REASONABLE CARE WHEN APPROACHING OR PASSING
PERSON RIDING OR LEADING ANIMAL UPON ROADWAY OR
SHOULDER THEREOF
166.00
IM
316.083(1)
IMPROPER PASSING WHEN OVERTAKING VEHICLE; CUTTING IN, TURN
SIGNAL IS REQUIRED
166.00
IM
316.083(2)
FAILURE TO GIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO
PASS/OVERTAKE
166.00
IM
316.084
IMPROPER PASSING BY DRIVING OFF PAVEMENT
166.00
IM
316.085(1)
IMPROPER CHANGE OF LANE OR COURSE; VEHICLE APPROACHING IN
OPPOSITE DIRECTION
166.00
IM
316.085(2)
IMPROPER CHANGE OF LANE OR COURSE; VEHICLE APPROACHING IN
SAME DIRECTION
166.00
IM
316.087(1)(a)
IMPROPER PASSING (on a grade or hill)
166.00
IM
316.087(1)(b)
IMPROPER PASSING (on a curve)
166.00
IM
316.087(1)(c)
IMPROPER PASSING (when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection)
166.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.087(1)(d)
IMPROPER PASSING (when approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing)
166.00
IM
316.087(1)(e)
IMPROPER PASSING (when view obstructed within 100 feet of a tunnel, bridge,
or viaduct)
166.00
IM
316.0875
IMPROPER PASSING (in a no-passing zone)
166.00
IM
316.088(2)
DRIVE WRONG WAY ON ONE-WAY STREET
166.00
IM
316.088(3)
FAIL TO DRIVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF A ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLAND
166.00
IM
316.089(1)
FAIL TO DRIVE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE
166.00
IM
316.089(2)
FAIL TO DRIVE IN DESIGNATED LANE; ILLEGAL USE OF CENTER LANE
166.00
IM
316.0895
FOLLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE TOO CLOSELY
166.00
IM
316.090(1)
DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE OF DIVIDED HIGHWAY
166.00
IM
316.090(2)
DRIVE OVER, ACROSS, WITHIN MEDIAN STRIP OF DIVIDED HIGHWAY
166.00
IM
316.091(1)
IMPROPER ENTRANCE ONTO OR EXIT FROM LIMITED ACCESS
FACILITY/INTERSTATE
166.00
IM
316.091(2)
OPERATE BICYCLE ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY (INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY)1
see
below
IP
316.091(2)
OPERATE MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY
(INTERSTATE HIGHWAY)
166.00
IM
316.091(2)
OPERATE ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLE ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY
(INTERSTATE HIGHWAY)
116.00
IN
316.091(3)
RIDE ANIMAL ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY (INTERSTATE HIGHWAY)
116.00
IN
316.091(4)
OPERATE BICYCLE ON ROADWAY OR ALONG SHOULDER OF
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY1
see
below
IP
1
For persons 14 years and under, civil penalty is $74.50 and 0 points. For persons
15 years and older, civil penalty is $166.00 and 0 points.
316.1001(1)
FAIL TO PAY TOLL WHEN USING A TOLL FACILITY
206.00
IM
316.121(1)
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTION (Vehicle in
intersection)
166.00
IM
316.121(2)
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTION (Vehicle on the right)
166.00
IM
316.121(3)
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTION (State-Maintained
Road)
166.00
IM
316.121(4)
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTION (Paved/Unpaved Road)
166.00
IM
316.122
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN
166.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.123(2)(a)
RAN STOP SIGN; VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT STOP SIGN
INTERSECTION
166.00
IM
316.123(2)(b)
RAN STOP SIGN; VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT FOUR-WAY STOP
SIGN INTERSECTION
166.00
IM
316.123(3)
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT YIELD SIGN INTERSECTION
166.00
IM
316.1235
VIOLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY/FAIL TO STOP AT INTERSECTION
WHEN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE INOPERATIVE
166.00
IM
316.125(1)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN EXITING FROM PRIVATE ROAD,
BUILDING, ALLEY, OR DRIVEWAY
166.00
IM
316.125(2)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIANS; FAIL TO STOP AT
SIDEWALK WHEN EXITING FROM PRIVATE ROAD, BUILDING, ALLEY,
OR DRIVEWAY
166.00
IM
316.126(1)
FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE (MOVING)
166.00
IM
316.126(b)(1)
FAIL TO MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE (PARKED)
136.00
IM
316.126(b)(2)
FAIL TO REDUCE SPEED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE (PARKED)
136.00
IM
316.126(2)
FAILURE OF PEDESTRIAN TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE
74.50
IP
316.126(3)
FAILURE OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE TO USE WARNING DEVICES EMERGENCY LIGHTS
166.00
IM
316.130(1)
PEDESTRIAN; FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
74.50
IP
316.130(3)
PEDESTRIAN; FAILURE TO USE SIDEWALK WHEN ONE PROVIDED
74.50
IP
316.130(4)
PEDESTRIAN; FAILURE TO WALK IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC
74.50
IP
316.130(5)
PEDESTRIAN; STANDING IN ROADWAY TO SOLICIT RIDE,
EMPLOYMENT, ETC.
74.50
IP
316.130(6)
PEDESTRIAN; STANDING IN ROADWAY TO SOLICIT WATCHING OR
GUARDING OF VEHICLE
74.50
IP
316.130(7)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIAN
166.00
IM
316.130(8)
PEDESTRIAN; FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLE (Walk/Run
Into Path)
74.50
IP
316.130(9)
PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAS STOPPED FOR A PEDESTRIAN
166.00
IM
316.130(10)
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ROAD AT PLACE OTHER THAN CROSSWALK;
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLE
74.50
IP
316.130(11)
PEDESTRIAN; FAIL TO USE CROSSWALK WHEN PROVIDED (Jaywalking)
74.50
IP
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.130(12)
PEDESTRIAN; FAIL TO USE SHORTEST ROUTE TO OPPOSITE SIDE OF
ROAD
74.50
IP
316.130(13)
PEDESTRIAN; FAIL TO USE RIGHT HALF OF SIDEWALK WHEN
PRACTICABLE
74.50
IP
316.130(14)
PEDESTRIAN; CROSS INTERSECTION DIAGONALLY WHEN
UNAUTHORIZED
74.50
IP
316.130(15)
FAIL TO USE DUE CARE TO AVOID HITTING A PEDESTRIAN
166.00
IM
316.130(16)
PEDESTRIAN; PASS THROUGH, AROUND, OVER, OR UNDER RAILROAD
CROSSING GATE OR BARRIER
74.50
IP
316.130(17)
PEDESTRIAN; JUMPING OR DIVING FROM PUBLICLY OWNED BRIDGE
74.50
IP
316.130(18)
PEDESTRIAN; WALKING ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY OR RAMP
(INTERSTATE)
74.50
IP
316.1301(1)
UNLAWFUL USE OF WHITE CANE OR WALKING STICK
COURT
M2
316.1301(2)
FAIL TO USE DUE CARE OR FAIL TO STOP FOR PERSON WITH WHITE
CANE OR WALKING STICK OR PERSON GUIDED BY A GUIDE DOG
166.00
IM
166.00
IM
Effective 10/01/92 - If the pedestrian is injured or if there is any damage to the pedestrian’s property,
court appearance is mandatory and the court may assess a maximum fine of $250. See section 318.21
of the Florida Statutes for the distribution of the fine.
316.1303
FAIL TO USE DUE CARE OR FAIL TO STOP FOR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED
PERSON
Effective 10/01/92 - If the pedestrian is injured or if there is any damage to the pedestrian’s property,
court appearance is mandatory and the court may assess a maximum fine of $250. See section 318.21
of the Florida Statutes for the distribution of the fine.
316.1305
FISHING FROM A STATE ROAD BRIDGE WHEN SIGNS PROHIBIT
74.50
IP
316.1355
DRIVE THROUGH OR WITHIN A SAFETY ZONE
166.00
IM
316.151(1)(a)
IMPROPER RIGHT TURN AT INTERSECTION (TOO WIDE OR WRONG
LANE)
166.00
IM
316.151(1)(b)
IMPROPER LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTION (TOO WIDE OR WRONG
LANE)
166.00
IM
316.151(1)(c)
BICYCLIST - IMPROPER LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTION
74.50
IP
316.1515
IMPROPER U-TURN (WHEN UNSAFE OR SIGN PROHIBITS)
166.00
IM
316.152
IMPROPER TURN (UPON A CURVE OR WITHIN 500 FEET OF A HILL)
166.00
IM
316.154
IMPROPER STARTING OF STOPPED, PARKED, OR STANDING VEHICLE
166.00
IM
316.155(1)
316.155(2)
FAIL TO GIVE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN
OR OVERTAKING A VEHICLE.
166.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.155(3)
FAIL TO GIVE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN STOPPING OR SUDDENLY
DECREASING SPEED
166.00
IM
316.156(1)
FAIL TO USE PROPER TYPE OF SIGNAL (HANDS AND ARMS OR SIGNAL
LAMPS)
166.00
IM
316.156(2)
VEHICLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH PROPER STOP OR TURN SIGNALS
116.00
IN
316.157
FAIL TO GIVE PROPER HAND AND ARM SIGNAL WHEN TURNING OR
STOPPING
166.00
IM
316.1575(1)
FAIL TO STOP AT RAILROAD CROSSING GATE WHEN REQUIRED
206.00
IM
316.1575(2)
DRIVE AROUND, THROUGH, OR UNDER A RAILROAD CROSSING GATE
OR BARRIER
206.00
IM
316.159
FAIL TO STOP AT RAILROAD CROSSING WHEN REQUIRED (SCHOOL
BUS, VEHICLE CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, EXPLOSIVES, ETC.)
166.00
IM
316.170
IMPROPER MOVING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSING
166.00
IM
PASS A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS
271.00
IM
COURT
IM
316.172(1)(a)
DHSMV will assess 4 points if convicted. If disposed at a hearing, the court must impose a minimum
civil penalty of $100. For a second or subsequent offense within 5 years, driver’s license will be
suspended by DHSMV for no less than 90 days and no more than 6 months.
316.172(1)(b)
PASSING ON ENTER/EXIT SIDE WHILE BUS IS STOPPED (MANDATORY
COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED)
DHSMV will assess 4 points if convicted. If disposed at a hearing, the court must impose a minimum
civil penalty of $200. For a second or subsequent offense within 5 years, driver’s license will be
suspended by DHSMV for no less than 180 days and no more than 1 year.
316.172(3)
SCHOOL BUS - IMPROPERLY STOPPED WHEN DISCHARGING OR
LOADING PASSENGERS
116.00
IN
316.183(1)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS OR FAIL TO USE DUE
CARE
166.00
IM
316.183(2)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - SPEED EXCEEDING MAXIMUM LIMIT BY
1-5 m.p.h.
Warning
n/a
6-9 m.p.h.
131.00
IM
10-14 m.p.h.
206.00
IM
15-19 m.p.h.
246.00
IM
20-29 m.p.h.
281.00
IM
COURT
IM
see speed
chart
IM
30 m.p.h. and above
316.183(3)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - SCHOOL BUS EXCEEDING MAXIMUM1
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.183(4)(a)
SPEED TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - APPROACHING RAILROAD
CROSSING OR INTERSECTION
166.00
IM
316.183(4)(b)
SPEED TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - APPROACHING OR GOING
AROUND A CURVE
166.00
IM
316.183(4)(c)
SPEED TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - APPROACHING A HILL
166.00
IM
316.183(4)(d)
SPEED TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - TRAVELING ON NARROW OR
WINDING ROAD
166.00
IM
316.183(4)(e)
SPEED TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - OTHER SPECIAL HAZARDS
166.00
IM
316.183(5)
SPEED LESS THAN POSTED MINIMUM - BLOCKING OR IMPEDING
TRAFFIC
166.00
IM
316.183(6)
UNLAWFUL SPEED IN A WORK ZONE AREA - SPEED EXCEEDING
MAXIMUM LIMIT BY
1-5 m.p.h.
Warning
n/a
6-9 m.p.h.
156.00
IM
10-14 m.p.h.
306.00
IM
15-19 m.p.h.
406.00
IM
20-29 m.p.h.
456.00
IM
COURT
IM
166.00
IM
(This statute should only be used if construction personnel are present or operating equipment on the
road or immediately adjacent to the road under construction.)
30 m.p.h. and above
1
DHSMV will assess 3 points if no more than 15 miles over speed limit, 4 points if more than 15 miles
over speed limit, and 6 points if unlawful speed resulted in a crash.
316.185
SPECIAL HAZARDS - FAIL TO USE DUE CARE OR SPEED TOO FAST FOR
CONDITIONS
316.187(1)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - STATE ROAD1
IM
316.187(2)(a)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS1
IM
316.187(2)(b)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - OTHER HIGHWAYS1
IM
1
DHSMV will assess 3 points if no more than 15 miles over speed limit, 4 points if more than 15 miles
over speed limit, and 6 points if unlawful speed resulted in a crash.
1-5 m.p.h.
Warning
n/a
6-9 m.p.h.
131.00
IM
10-14 m.p.h.
206.00
IM
15-19 m.p.h.
256.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
20-29 m.p.h.
30 m.p.h. and above
FINE
L/D
281.00
IM
COURT
IM
316.189(1)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - MUNICIPAL ROAD1
IM
316.189(2)
UNLAWFUL SPEED - COUNTY ROAD1
IM
1
DHSMV will assess 3 points if no more than 15 miles over speed limit, 4 points if more than 15 miles
over speed limit, and 6 points if unlawful speed resulted in a crash.
1-5 m.p.h.
Warning
n/a
6-9 m.p.h.
131.00
IM
10-14 m.p.h.
206.00
IM
15-19 m.p.h.
256.00
IM
20-29 m.p.h.
281.00
IM
COURT
IM
30 m.p.h. and above
316.1895
IM
UNLAWFUL SPEED - POSTED SCHOOL ZONE
DHSMV will assess 3 points if no more than 15 miles over speed limit, 4 points if more than 15 miles over
speed limit, and 6 points if unlawful speed resulted in a crash.
1-9 m.p.h.
156.00
IM
10-14 m.p.h.
306.00
IM
15-19 m.p.h.
406.00
IM
20-29 m.p.h.
456.00
IM
30 m.p.h. and above
COURT
IM
316.191(1)
RACING ON HIGHWAYS
Any manner of participation
COURT
M2
316.192(1)
RECKLESS DRIVING
COURT
M2
COURT
M1
COURT
F3
166.00
IM
Add $5 court cost to any fine imposed for EMS Trust Fund. DHSMV will assess 4 points if convicted.
Substance abuse course will be required if convicted. First conviction: Minimum fine of $25. Maximum
fine of $500 and/or 90 days jail. Second or subsequent conviction: Minimum fine of $50. Maximum fine
of $1,000 and/or 6 months jail.
316.192(3)(c)1
RECKLESS DRIVING - PROPERTY DAMAGE/PERSONAL INJURY-If the reckless
driving causes the death or serious bodily injury of another, the defendant may be ordered to serve 120
hours community service in a trauma center or hospital that regularly receives victims of CRASHs.
316.192(3)(c)2
RECKLESS DRIVING - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
316.1925(1)
CARELESS DRIVING
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.193(1)(a)
DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CHEMICAL OR
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO THE EXTENT THAT THE NORMAL FACULTIES ARE
IMPAIRED)1
COURT
316.193(1)(b)
DUBAL (DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL BLOOD-ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.08 OR MORE
GRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER 100 MILLILITERS OF BLOOD OR A BREATH-ALCOHOL LEVEL OF
0.08 OR MORE GRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER 210 LITERS OF BREATH)1
COURT
316.193(3)abc1
DUI/DUBAL - RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO
ANOTHER1
COURT
316.193(3)abc2
DUI/DUBAL - RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER1
COURT
F3
316.193(3)abc3
DUI/DUBAL - RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF ANOTHER1
COURT
F2
316.193(4)
DUI/DUBAL - DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL BLOOD-ALCOHOL LEVEL
OR BREATH-ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.20 OR HIGHER OR DRIVING UNDER
THE INFLUENCE WITH A PASSENGER UNDER AGE 18 IN THE VEHICLE1
COURT
1
Add $135.00 court costs to fine imposed for EMS Trust Fund, BSCIR Trust Fund, FDLE
Administrative Trust Fund, and HRS Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
316.1935(1)
FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
COURT
F3
Driver’s license may be revoked for maximum of 1 year. If not revoked, DHSMV will assess 3 points.
316.1935(2)
FELONY FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER2
COURT
F3
316.1935(3)
AGGRAVATED FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER2
COURT
F2
2
If convicted, the court may revoke the driver’s license for up to 1 year.
316.1936(3)
POSSESS OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - DRIVER
166.00
IM
316.1936(4)
POSSESS OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - PASSENGER
116.00
IN
316.1937(6)(a)
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE, TAMPER WITH OR CIRCUMVENT THE
OPERATION OF3
116.00
IN
316.1937(6)(b)
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE, REQUEST OR SOLICIT ASSISTANCE OF
ANOTHER TO BLOW INTO3
116.00
IN
316.1937(6)(c)
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE, BLOW INTO IGNITION INTERLOCK
DEVICE TO START VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER3
116.00
IN
316.1937(6)(d)
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE, KNOWINGLY LEND OR LEASE VEHICLE
WITHOUT IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE TO SOMEONE3
116.00
IN
COURT
1M
166.00
IM
3
Minimum fine of $250 and maximum fine of $500. For first conviction, DHSMV will revoke driver’s
license for 1 year. For second or subsequent conviction during same period of use, DHSMV will revoke
driver’s license for 5 years. No DL, court appearance is required
316.1939
REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A BREATH OR BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST
316.194
STOP, STAND, OR PARK VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY (OUTSIDE
MUNICIPALITY) DHSMV will assess 3 points if convicted.
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
IMPROPER PARKING, STOPPING, OR STANDING OF VEHICLE
110.00
IN
(1)(a)1
DOUBLE PARKED
110.00
IN
(1)(a)2
PARKED ON A SIDEWALK
110.00
IN
(1)(a)3
PARKED WITHIN AN INTERSECTION
110.00
IN
(1)(a)4
PARKED ON A CROSSWALK
110.00
IN
(1)(a)5
PARKED WITHIN A SAFETY ZONE
110.00
IN
(1)(a)6
PARKED NEXT TO OR OPPOSITE ANY STREET EXCAVATION OR
OBSTRUCTION THEREBY OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC
110.00
IN
(1)(a)7
PARKED ON A BRIDGE, ELEVATED STRUCTURE ON HIGHWAY, OR IN A
HIGHWAY TUNNEL
110.00
IN
(1)(a)8
PARKED ON RAILROAD TRACKS
110.00
IN
(1)(a)9
PARKED ON A BICYCLE PATH
110.00
IN
(1)(a)10
PARKED WHERE SIGNS PROHIBIT
110.00
IN
(1)(a)11
PARKED ON ROADWAY OR SHOULDER OF LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY
OR ON PAVED PORTION OF RAMP
110.00
IN
(1)(a)12
PARKED ON ROADWAY OR SHOULDER OF LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY
OR ON PAVED PORTION OF RAMP TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS
110.00
IN
(1)(b)1
PARKED IN FRONT OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
110.00
IN
(1)(b)2
PARKED WITHIN 15 FEET OF FIRE HYDRANT
110.00
IN
(1)(b)3
PARKED WITHIN 30 FEET OF CROSSWALK AT AN INTERSECTION
110.00
IN
(1)(b)4
PARKED WITHIN 30 FEET OF A FLASHING SIGNAL, STOP SIGN, OR
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
110.00
IN
(1)(b)5
PARKED WITHIN 20 FEET OF FIRE STATION ENTRANCE OR 75 FEET IF
ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROAD
110.00
IN
(1)(b)6
PARKED ON AN EXCLUSIVE BICYCLE LANE
110.00
IN
(1)(c)1
PARKED WITHIN 50 FEET OF A RAILROAD CROSSING
110.00
IN
(1)(c)2
PARKED WHERE SIGNS PROHIBIT
110.00
IN
316.195(1)
IMPROPER PARKING OR STOPPING OF VEHICLE ON TWO-WAY
ROADWAY
110.00
IN
316.195(2)
IMPROPER PARKING OR STOPPING OF VEHICLE ON ONE-WAY
ROADWAY
110.00
IN
316.1945
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.1951
FAIL TO MOVE PARKED VEHICLE FOR SALE AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE
GIVEN
110.00
IN
316.1955(1)
PARKING IN DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE WITHOUT A PERMIT
183.00
IN
Pursuant to FS 318.18(6), this violation can be dismissed upon violator showing proof to the ISSUING
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY that the permit was valid at the time (if violator is the disabled person)
or provides a signed affidavit that the owner of the disabled parking permit was present at the time of the
violation and that their permit was valid at the time of the violation. Once the LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER has assured compliance, he/she must sign an AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE and give to
the violator. The violator must show proof of the AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE and pay $10.00 to
the Clerk’s Office to have the citation dismissed.
316.1955(2)
STOP, STAND, PARK, OBSTRUCT ACCESS TO DISABLED PARKING SPACE
183.00
IN
316.1965
PARKED WITHIN 30 FEET OF RURAL MAILBOX BETWEEN 8 AM AND 6
PM
110.00
IN
316.1974(3)
316.1974(3)
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO FUNERAL PROCESSION-VEHICLE
FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO FUNERAL PROCESSION-PED
166.00
74.50
IM
IP
316.1974(4)
DRIVE BETWEEN VEHICLES IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION
166.00
IM
316.174(4)(c)
DRIVE IN FUNERAL PROCESSION WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS ON
166.00
IM
316.1975
UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE (FAIL TO STOP ENGINE, LOCK IGNITION,
AND REMOVE KEY; FAIL TO STOP ENGINE, SET BRAKE, AND TURN
FRONT WHEELS TO THE CURB WHEN PARKED ON A HILL)
116.00
IN
316.1985(1)
IMPROPER BACKING (WHEN UNSAFE OR INTERFERES WITH OTHER
TRAFFIC)
166.00
IM
316.1985(2)
IMPROPER BACKING (ON LIMITED ACCESS FACILITY)
166.00
IM
316.1995
DRIVE VEHICLE ON SIDEWALK, SIDEWALK AREA, OR BICYCLE PATH
166.00
IM
316.2004(1)
OBSTRUCTED VIEW OR DRIVING MECHANISM ; OPERATE VEHICLE
WHEN VIEW/DRIVING MECHANISM OBSTRUCTED
116.00
IN
316.2004(2)
OBSTRUCTED VIEW OR DRIVING MECHANISM; PASSENGER
OBSTRUCTING DRIVER’S VIEW/DRIVING MECHANISM
116.00
IN
316.2004(3)
OBSTRUCTED VIEW; VIEW OBSTRUCTED BY POSTER, SIGN, OR OTHER
NONTRANSPARENT MATERIAL ON WINDOW(S)
116.00
IN
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.2005
OPEN DOOR INTO MOVING TRAFFIC OR DRIVE WITH CAR DOOR OPEN
116.00
IN
316.2014
RIDING IN HOUSE TRAILER WHILE MOVING
116.00
IN
316.2015(1)
RIDE ON EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE - DRIVER PERMITTING ANOTHER TO
166.00
IM
316.2015(2)
RIDE ON EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE - PASSENGER
116.00
IN
316.2024
COASTING; TRAVELING DOWNHILL IN NEUTRAL OR WITH CLUTCH
DISENGAGED
166.00
IM
316.2025
FOLLOWING FIRE APPARATUS WITHIN 500 FEET; or
166.00
IM
PARKING WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF FIRE APPARATUS
116.00
IN
316.2034
DRIVE ACROSS AN UNPROTECTED FIRE HOSE
166.00
IM
316.2035(1)
PLACE INJURIOUS SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL ON ROAD
116.00
IN
316.2035(2)
ALLOW VEHICLE OR VEHICLE LOAD TO DRAG ON ROAD
166.00
IM
316.2035(3)
OBSTRUCT OR DIG UP ROAD OR HIGHWAY
116.00
IN
316.2035(4)
OPERATE VEHICLE WITH AIRLESS-TYPE SOLID TIRES ON ROAD
166.00
IM
316.2044(1)
FAIL TO REMOVE DESTRUCTIVE OR INJURIOUS MATERIAL FROM
ROAD
116.00
IN
316.2044(2)
FAIL TO REMOVE GLASS OR OTHER INJURIOUS DEBRIS FROM
WRECKED/DAMAGED VEHICLE FROM ROAD
116.00
IN
316.2045(1)
PEDESTRIAN - WILLFULLY OBSTRUCT ROAD BY STANDING IN
ROADWAY AND APPROACHING VEHICLE
74.50
IP
316.2045(2)
PEDESTRIAN - OBSTRUCT ROAD TO SOLICIT WITHOUT A PERMIT
COURT
M2
316.2051
DRIVE ON TIRE RIM; OPERATE VEHICLE THAT COULD DAMAGE
HARD-SURFACED ROAD
166.00
IM
316.2055
THROW OR ATTEMPT TO THROW ADVERTISING MATERIAL IN
VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.2061
VEHICLE BLOCKING AN INTERSECTION OR CROSSWALK
166.00
IM
316.2065
BICYCLE REGULATIONS
74.50
IP
316.2065(2)
BICYCLE - FAIL TO RIDE ON REGULAR AND PERMANENT BICYCLE
SEAT
74.50
IP
316.2065(3)(a)
BICYCLE - CARRYING TOO MANY PASSENGERS ON BICYCLE1
74.50
IP
316.2065(3)(b)
BICYCLE - NO CHILD SEAT OR CARRIER FOR CHILD PASSENGER
UNDER AGE 4 OR WHO WEIGHS 40 POUNDS OR LESS
74.50
IP
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.2065(3)(c)
BICYCLE - LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED IN CHILD SEAT OR CARRIER
74.50
IP
316.2065(3)(d)
BICYCLE - NO BICYCLE HELMET ON RIDER OR PASSENGER UNDER
AGE 161 FOR 1ST VIOLATION, MAY DISMISS IF VIOLATOR SHOWS PROOF OF HELMET OR PURCHASE OF
74.50
IP
HELMET
316.2065(4)
BICYCLE - ATTACH BICYCLE TO OR HOLD ON TO MOVING VEHICLE
74.50
IP
316.2065(5)
BICYCLE - RIDE TOO FAR AWAY FROM RIGHT-HAND CURB OR EDGE
OF ROADWAY
74.50
IP
316.2065(6)
BICYCLE - RIDING MORE THAN TWO ABREAST, IMPEDING TRAFFIC
WHILE RIDING TWO ABREAST, FAIL TO REMAIN IN SINGLE LANE
WHILE RIDING TWO ABREAST
74.50
IP
316.2065(7)
BICYCLE - FAIL TO KEEP AT LEAST ONE HAND ON HANDLEBARS
74.50
IP
316.2065(8)
BICYCLE - RIDE AT NIGHT WITHOUT PROPER LAMP
74.50
IP
316.2065(9)
BICYCLE - PARENT OR GUARDIAN ALLOW CHILD’S BICYCLE
VIOLATION
74.50
IP
316.2065(11)
BICYCLE - FAIL TO GIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIAN, FAIL TO
GIVE AUDIBLE SIGNAL WHEN OVERTAKING PEDESTRIAN
74.50
IP
316.2065(12)
ROLLER SKATES, COASTERS, SKATEBOARDS, TOY VEHICLES, ETC. USE ON ROADWAY WHEN UNAUTHORIZED
74.50
IP
316.2065(14)
BICYCLE - NO OR DEFECTIVE BRAKES
74.50
IP
316.2065(15)
BICYCLE - ILLEGAL SALE OF BICYCLE (NO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
74.50
IP
316.2065(16)
BICYCLE - KNOWINGLY RENT OR LEASE BICYCLE TO CHILD UNDER
AGE 16 WITHOUT A BICYCLE HELMET1
116.00
IN
1
Entire civil penalty must be deposited into the State Transportation Trust Fund.
316.2074(3)
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - NO OR IMPROPER HELMET OR EYE
PROTECTION (PERSON UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE OPERATING ATV)
111.00
IN
316.2074(4)
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - FAIL TO REPORT CRASH INVOLVING ATV
111.00
IN
316.2074(5)
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - IMPROPER OPERATION ON CERTAIN
ROADWAYS
111.00
IN
316.208(2)(a)
MOPED - RIDE TOO FAR FROM RIGHT-HAND CURB OR EDGE OF ROAD
166.00
IM
316.208(2)(b)
MOPED - RIDE TOO FAR FROM LEFT-HAND CURB OR EDGE OF ROAD
WHEN RIDING ON ONE-WAY STREET
166.00
IM
316.208(3)
MOPED - FAIL TO GIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PEDESTRIAN, FAIL TO GIVE
AUDIBLE SIGNAL WHEN OVERTAKING PEDESTRIAN
See note
IM
For persons 14 years and under, civil penalty is $74.50 and 0 points. For persons 15 years and older,
civil penalty is $166.00 and 0 points.
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.208(4)
MOPED - OPERATE ON SIDEWALK WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING
166.00
IM
316.2085(1)
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED - FAIL TO RIDE ON REGULAR AND PERMANENT
SEAT, CARRYING TOO MANY PASSENGERS ON MOTORCYCLE/MOPED
166.00
IM
316.2085(2)
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED - FAIL TO RIDE WITH ONE LEG ON EACH SIDE
AND FACING FORWARD OR BOTH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
1,166.00
IM
316.2085(3)
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED - TAG MAY NOT BE CONCEALED OR OBSCURED
1,166.00
IM
316.2085(4)
MOTORCYCLE/MOPED - CARRYING PASSENGER IN A MANNER THAT
HINDERS OPERATOR’S CONTROL OR VIEW
166.00
IM
316.209(2)
MOTORCYCLE - IMPROPER PASSING, PASS VEHICLE IN SAME LANE
166.00
IM
316.209(3)
MOTORCYCLE - OPERATING BETWEEN LANES OF TRAFFIC OR
BETWEEN ADJACENT ROWS OF TRAFFIC
166.00
IM
316.209(4)
MOTORCYCLE - DRIVE MORE THAN TWO ABREAST IN A SINGLE LANE
166.00
IM
316.2095(1)
MOTORCYCLE - NO OR IMPROPER FOOTRESTS FOR PASSENGER
116.00
IN
316.2095(2)
MOTORCYCLE - HANDLEBARS HIGHER THAN TOP OF SHOULDERS
116.00
IN
316.211(1)
MOTORCYCLE - NO OR IMPROPER HEADGEAR
116.00
IN
This charge is not dismissable.
316.211(2)
MOTORCYCLE - NO OR IMPROPER EYE PROTECTION
116.00
IN
316.211(3)
MOTORCYCLE - NO HEADGEAR(HELMET)/NO $10,000 MEDICAL ON
RIDER/OPERATOR OVER 21
116.00
IN
316.211(4)
MOPED - NO OR IMPROPER HEADGEAR (PERSON UNDER 16 YEARS
OLD)
116.00
IN
316.212(1)
GOLF CART - OPERATE ON UNDESIGNATED COUNTY OR CITY ROAD
166.00
IM
316.212(2)
GOLF CART - OPERATE ON STATE HIGHWAY
166.00
IM
316.212(4)
GOLF CART - OPERATE AT NIGHT
166.00
IM
316.212(5)
GOLF CART - IMPROPER OR UNSAFE EQUIPMENT ON GOLF CART
116.00
IN
316.212(6)
GOLF CART-OPERATE ON PUBLIC ROAD OR STREET BY PERSON
UNDER AGE OF 14 (effective 10/1/2000)
116.00
IN
316.2122(1)
LOW SPEED VEHICLE - IMPROPER OPERATION ON CERTAIN
ROADWAYS
166.00
IM
316.2122(2)
LOW SPEED VEHICLE - NO/IMPROPER EQUIPMENT
116.00
IN
316.215
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT - OPERATE OR PERMIT ANOTHER TO
OPERATE VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
116.00
IN
316.217(1)(a)
HEADLAMPS OFF - DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS
166.00
IM
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DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.217(1)(b)
HEADLAMPS OFF - DRIVING WHEN VISIBILITY REDUCED WITHOUT
HEADLIGHTS (SMOKE, RAIN, FOG, ETC.)
166.00
IM
316.220(1)
HEADLAMPS - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.220(2)
HEADLAMPS - IMPROPER HEIGHT
116.00
IN
316.221(1)
TAILLAMPS - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.221(2)
TAG LIGHT - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER (LAMP TO ILLUMINATE
LICENSE PLATE)
116.00
IN
316.222(1)
STOP LAMPS - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER (BRAKE LIGHTS)
116.00
IN
316.222(2)
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.2225
CLEARANCE OR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.2225(7)
SLOW-MOVING/ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLE - NO OR IMPROPER SIGNS
116.00
IN
316.224
CLEARANCE OR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - IMPROPER COLOR
116.00
IN
316.225
CLEARANCE OR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - IMPROPER MOUNTING
116.00
IN
316.226
CLEARANCE OR SIDE MARKER LAMPS - IMPROPER OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.228
PROJECTING LOAD - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPER LAMPS OR FLAGS
116.00
IN
316.229
PARKING LAMPS - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.229(4)
PARKED VEHICLE - FAIL TO DIM HEADLAMPS
116.00
IN
316.2295
FARM TRACTOR/OTHER EQUIPMENT - NO OR IMPROPER LAMPS,
SIGNS, OR REFLECTORS
116.00
IN
316.231
OTHER VEHICLES - NO OR IMPROPER LAMPS (ANIMAL-DRAWN, ETC.)
116.00
IN
316.233
OTHER LAMPS (FOG/SPOT/AUXILIARY) - IMPROPER INTENSITY, USE,
NUMBER, COLOR, INSTALLATION
116.00
IN
316.234
STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS OR DEVICE - NO, DEFECTIVE, OR
IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.235
OTHER LAMPS (SIDE COWL/FENDER/RUNNING BOARD/BACKUP/IDENTIFICATION/
DECELERATION LAMPS) - IMPROPER USE OF
116.00
IN
316.237
HEADLAMPS - IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION, COVERING, OR ADJUSTMENT
116.00
IN
316.238(1)a
HEADLAMPS - FAIL TO DIM WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING
TRAFFIC
166.00
IM
316.238(1)b
HEADLAMPS - FAIL TO DIM WHEN APPROACHING TRAFFIC FROM
REAR
166.00
IM
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.2385
HEADLAMPS - LOW BEAMS REQUIRED TO BE ON (TWILIGHT HOURS/
RAIN/ FOG/ SMOKE)
166.00
IM
316.239
HEADLAMP ON FARM TRACTOR - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.2395
MINIMUM HEADLAMP REQUIREMENT - OPERATE VEHICLE AT MORE
THAN 20 MPH
116.00
IN
316.2396(1)
FRONT LAMPS - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.2396(2)
IMPROPER USAGE OF LAMPS
116.00
IN
316.2397
RED, BLUE, OR FLASHING LIGHTS - PROHIBITED USE OF
116.00
IN
316.2398
RED LIGHTS - IMPROPER USE OR DISPLAY BY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN
OR MEDICAL STAFF
116.00
IN
316.2399
WARNING LIGHTS - IMPROPER MOUNTING OR UNAPPROVED USE ON
BUSES OR TAXIS
116.00
IN
316.240
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - NO OR IMPROPER LIGHTS
116.00
IN
316.241
LAMPS - IMPROPER USE OF
116.00
IN
316.251
BUMPER - NO/IMPROPER REAR OR FRONT BUMPER (IMPROPER
HEIGHT)
166.00
IM
316.252
SPLASH AND SPRAY SUPPRESSANT DEVICES-NO/IMPROPER (MUD
FLAPS)
116.00
IN
316.253
WARNINGS - NO OR IMPROPER WARNINGS ON VEHICLE SELLING ICE
CREAM OR OTHER FROZEN CONFECTIONS
116.00
IN
316.261
BRAKES - NO OR DEFECTIVE SERVICE BRAKES OR EMERGENCY
BRAKE
116.00
IN
316.262
BRAKES - IMPROPER TYPE OF BRAKES FOR VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.263
BRAKES - IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF
116.00
IN
316.267
BRAKES - NO OR DEFECTIVE BRAKES ON ELECTRIC-POWERED
VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.271(1)
HORN/WARNING DEVICE - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.271(2)
HORN/WARNING DEVICE - IMPROPER (UNREASONABLY LOUD OR
HARSH)
116.00
IN
316.271(3)
HORN/WARNING DEVICE - UNNECESSARY USE OF
116.00
IN
316.271(4)
SIREN/WHISTLE/BELL - UNLAWFUL USE OF
116.00
IN
316.271(5)
THEFT ALARM SIGNAL DEVICE - IMPROPER USE OF
116.00
IN
316.271(6)
SIREN/WHISTLE/BELL - IMPROPER USE BY EMERGENCY VEHICLE
116.00
IN
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.272
MUFFLER - NO OR IMPROPER (USE CUTOUTS/BYPASS/OTHER DEVICE)
116.00
IN
316.293
EXCESSIVE NOISE DUE TO ENGINE OR MUFFLER
116.00
IN
316.2935(1)(a)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) EQUIPMENT - SELL, LEASE, OFFER OR
DISPLAY FOR RETAIL SALE, OR TRANSFER TITLE TO A MOTOR
VEHICLE WITH APC EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH1
316.2935(1)(b)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) EQUIPMENT - FALSELY CERTIFY
THAT APC EQUIPMENT HAS NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH AND IS IN
PLACE AND APPEARS PROPERLY CONNECTED AND UNDAMAGED1
1
If the defendant is not a motor vehicle dealer and he/she knowingly and willfully
committed the offense, it is a second degree misdemeanor for a first violation and
a first degree misdemeanor for a second or subsequent violation. If the defendant
is a motor vehicle dealer and he/she knowingly and willfully committed the offense,
it is a first degree misdemeanor for the first violation and for every subsequent
violation. Otherwise, it is a non-moving infraction with a $116.00 civil penalty.
316.2935(2)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) EQUIPMENT - OPERATE GASOLINE
POWERED MOTOR VEHICLE THAT EMITS VISIBLE EMISSIONS MORE
THAN FIVE CONTINUOUS SECONDS or OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE
WITH APC EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH 2
116.00
IN
316.2935(3)
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (APC) EQUIPMENT - OPERATE DIESEL
POWERED MOTOR VEHICLE THAT EMITS VISIBLE EMISSIONS MORE
THAN FIVE CONTINUOUS SECONDS (except when engine is accelerating,
decelerating, or lugging)2
116.00
IN
2
If defect corrected and defendant has Faulty Equipment Affidavit-of-Compliance completed by a law
enforcement agency in Florida within 30 calendar days, civil penalty may be reduced to $96.00
316.294
REARVIEW MIRROR - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.2952(1)
WINDSHIELD - NO OR IMPROPER OR NOT UPRIGHT
116.00
IN
316.2952(2)
WINDSHIELD - COVERED BY SIGN, SUNSCREEN MATERIAL, ETC.
116.00
IN
316.2952(3)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS - NO
116.00
IN
316.2952(4)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS - DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.2953
SIDE WINDOWS - IMPROPER SUNSCREEN MATERIAL
116.00
IN
316.2954
REAR WINDOW - IMPROPER SUNSCREEN MATERIAL
116.00
IN
316.2956(1)
SUNSCREEN MATERIAL - OPERATE VEHICLE WITH IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.2956(3)
SUNSCREEN MATERIAL - SELL OR INSTALL IMPROPER
COURT
M2
316.299
ROUGH SURFACED WHEELS - OPERATE VEHICLE WITH ROUGH
SURFACED WHEELS ON PAVED OR GRADED ROAD
116.00
IN
316.300
FLARES - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
116.00
IN
316.301
FLARES/FLAGS/FUSES - FAIL TO DISPLAY
316.302
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATION
316.302(1)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - IMPROPER OR UNSAFE EQUIPMENT
116.00
IN
316.302(2)(b)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - DISREGARD REQUIRED HOURS OF
REST
116.00
IN
316.302(2)(c)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - FALSIFY TIME RECORDS
116.00
IN
316.302(2)(I)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - NO PHYSICAL EXAM FORM IN
POSSESSION
116.00
IN
316.302(3)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - OPERATION BY PERSON UNDER AGE
18 (WHEN VEHICLE GROSS WEIGHT IS 26,000 POUNDS OR MORE)
116.00
IN
316.302(4)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - VIOLATION OF SAFETY
REGULATIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
COURT
M1
316.302(8)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO INSPECTION OF
VEHICLE If defendant resists officer without violence, it is a first degree misdemeanor pursuant to
COURT
s. 843.02, F.S. If defendant resists officer with violence, it is a third degree felony pursuant to s. 843.01,
F.S.
316.3027(1)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - FAIL TO DISPLAY REQUIRED ID
WHICH IS READILY VISIBLE AND READABLE FROM 50 FEET
116.00
IN
316.3027(2)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - REMOVABLE DEVICE VIOLATION
116.00
IN
316.3027(3)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - COMPANY ID NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
116.00
IN
316.3027(4)
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - FAIL TO REMOVE ID FROM VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.303
TELEVISION SCREEN VISIBLE FROM DRIVER’S SEAT
116.00
IN
316.304
HEADSET, HEADPHONES, OTHER LISTENING DEVICE - DRIVER
WEARING/COVERING BOTH EARS
116.00
IN
316.3045(1)
EXCESSIVE NOISE - OPERATE VEHICLE WITH RADIO, TAPE PLAYER,
OTHER SOUNDMAKING DEVICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM A
DISTANCE OF 25 FEET OR MORE FROM THE VEHICLE (or is louder than
necessary when near church, school, or hospital)
116.00
IN
316.400(1)
MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.400(2)
MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP - IMPROPER HEIGHT
116.00
IN
316.405(1)
MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP - OPERATE WITH HEADLAMP OFF
166.00
IM
316.410(1)
MOTORCYCLE TAILLAMP - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
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DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.410(2)
MOTORCYCLE TAG LIGHT - NO OR DEFECTIVE (LAMP TO ILLUMINATE
LICENSE PLATE)
116.00
IN
316.415
MOTORCYCLE REAR REFLECTOR - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.420
MOTORCYCLE STOP LAMP - NO OR DEFECTIVE (BRAKE LIGHT)
116.00
IN
316.425
MOTORCYCLE PARKING LAMPS - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.430
MOTORCYCLE MULTI BEAM HEAD LAMP - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.435
MOTORCYCLE HEAD LAMP - IMPROPER TYPE OR INTENSITY
116.00
IN
316.440
MOTORCYCLE BRAKES - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.445
MOTORCYCLE BRAKES - IMPROPER TYPE OR ADJUSTMENT
116.00
IN
316.450
MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE - NO OR DEFECTIVE BRAKES
116.00
IN
316.455(1)
MOTORCYCLE HORN/WARNING DEVICE - NO OR DEFECTIVE
116.00
IN
316.455(2)
MOTORCYCLE HORN/WARNING DEVICE - UNNECESSARY USE OF
116.00
IN
316.455(3)
SIREN/WHISTLE/BELL ON MOTORCYCLE - UNLAWFUL USE OF
116.00
IN
316.455(4)
THEFT ALARM SIGNAL DEVICE ON MOTORCYCLE - IMPROPER USE OF
116.00
IN
316.455(5)
SIREN/WHISTLE/BELL ON MOTORCYCLE - IMPROPER USE BY
EMERGENCY VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.455(6)
MOTORCYCLE MUFFLER - NO OR IMPROPER (USE OF CUTOUTS/
BYPASS/OTHER DEVICE)
116.00
IN
316.455(7)
MOTORCYCLE REARVIEW MIRROR - NO OR IMPROPER
116.00
IN
316.46
MOPED - NO OR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT (NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
FEDERAL REGULATIONS)
116.00
IN
316.500
WEIGHT AND LENGTH LIMITS - VEHICLE EXCEEDS
116.00
IN
316.510
PROJECTING LOAD ON PASSENGER TYPE VEHICLE
116.00
IN
316.515(1)
WIDTH LIMITS - OPERATE VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS MAXIMUM
116.00
IN
316.515(2)
HEIGHT LIMITS - OPERATE VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS MAXIMUM
116.00
IN
316.515(3)
LENGTH LIMITS - OPERATE VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS MAXIMUM
116.00
IN
316.515(4)
LOAD EXTENSION LIMITS - OPERATE VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS
MAXIMUM
116.00
IN
316.516
WIDTH/HEIGHT/LENGTH LIMITS-NO SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE
VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS MAXIMUM
116.00
IN
316.520(1)
LOAD ALLOWED TO DROP, SHIFT, LEAK, BLOW OFF, ESCAPE
COURT
IN
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.520(2)
LOAD NOT COVERED TO PREVENT IT FROM DROPPING, LEAKING, ETC.
COURT
IN
316.520(3)(b)
LOAD NOT COVERED TO PREVENT IT FROM DROPPING, LEAKING, ETC.
- RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH
COURT
M2
316.525
LOAD NOT SECURED WITH CHAINS, STAYS, STANCHIONS, ETC.
116.00
IN
316.530(1)
IMPROPER TOWING OF VEHICLE
166.00
IM
316.530(2)
IMPROPER TOWING OF TRAILER OR SEMITRAILER
166.00
IM
316.530(3)
IMPROPER TOWING OF VEHICLE BY WRECKER OR TOW TRUCK
166.00
IM
316.550
NO SPECIAL PERMIT FOR VEHICLE NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH LAW
116.00
IN
316.600
OPEN TOILET - OPERATE VEHICLE WITH
116.00
IN
316.605
LICENSE PLATE - IMPROPER DISPLAY OF (obscured, missing, defaced)
116.00
IN
116.00
IN
DO NOT DISMISS CHARGE!! Proof of compliance is not required.
316.610
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE
If defendant has defect corrected and has Faulty Equipment Affidavit-of-Compliance completed by a law
enforcement agency in Florida within 30 calendar days, civil penalty is reduced to $96.00.
316.613(1)(a)
CHILD RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS - VIOLATION OF
166.00
IM
316.6135(1)(a)
LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
COURT
M2
COURT
IN
A parent, legal guardian, other person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age may not leave
such child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes.
316.6135(1)(b)
FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME IF THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING
OR THE HEALTH OF THE CHILD IS IN DANGER
316.614(4)(a)
SAFELY BELT VIOLATION (PASSENGER UNDER AGE 18)(change from
16yoa to 18 yoa effective 10/1/2000)
116.00
IN
316.614(4)(b)
SAFETY BELT VIOLATION (DRIVER)
116.00
IN
316.614(5)
SAFETY BELT VIOLATION (PASSENGER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER)FRONT SEAT (change from 16yoa to 18 yoa effective 10/1/2000)
116.00
IN
316.615
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - NO OR IMPROPER EQUIPMENT
ON SCHOOL BUS or SCHOOL BUS DRIVER FAIL TO DISPLAY ANNUAL
PHYSICAL EXAM CERTIFICATE
116.00
IN
316.620
MIGRANT FARM WORKERS - VIOLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLE
CARRYING
116.00
IN
316.620(3)
MIGRANT FARM WORKERS - IMPROPER TIRES ON VEHICLE CARRYING
116.00
IN
316.646(1)
INSURANCE - FAIL TO EXHIBIT PROOF OF PERSONAL INJURY
PROTECTION (PIP) INSURANCE
116.00
IN
Proof of compliance required. If impossible or impractical to show proof of compliance, defendant may
sign affidavit attesting to reason why proof of compliance cannot be shown. Charge may be dismissed
by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that PIP insurance was valid when
citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
316.646(4)
KNOWINGLY PRESENT PROOF OF PIP INSURANCE NOT IN FORCE
COURT
M1
318.14(3)
REFUSAL TO SIGN AND ACCEPT TRAFFIC CITATION FOR CIVIL
INFRACTION
COURT
M2
320.02(1)
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION - NO VALID
COURT
M2
320.02(4)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS - FAIL TO NOTIFY DHSMV IN WRITING OF
CHANGE OF ADDRESS WITHIN 20 DAYS
COURT
M2
320.02(5)(c)
MAKE FALSE AFFIDAVIT, ALTER, OR COUNTERFEIT PROOF OF
INSURANCE WHEN APPLYING FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
COURT
M1
320.02(6)
MAKE FALSE OR FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATION WHEN
REGISTERING VEHICLE
COURT
M2
320.0605(1)
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE - FAIL TO EXHIBIT PROOF OF
113.00
IN
COURT
M2
113.00
IN
113.00
IN
COURT
M2
163.00
IN
Proof of compliance required. If impossible or impractical to show proof of compliance, defendant may
sign affidavit attesting to reason why proof of compliance cannot be shown. Charge may be dismissed
by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that vehicle registration was valid when
citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
320.061
ALTER VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE, TAG, REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
OR MOBILE HOME DECAL
320.07(3)(a)
EXPIRED TAG - SIX MONTHS OR LESS
Proof of compliance required. If impossible or impractical to show proof of compliance, defendant may
sign affidavit attesting to reason why proof of compliance cannot be shown. Charge may be dismissed
by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that vehicle registration was valid when
citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
320.07(3)(b)
EXPIRED TAG - MORE THAN SIX MONTHS- FIRST OFFENSE
Proof of compliance required. If impossible or impractical to show proof of compliance, defendant may
sign affidavit attesting to reason why proof of compliance cannot be shown. Charge may be dismissed
by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that vehicle registration was valid when
citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
320.07(3)(c)
EXPIRED TAG-MORE THAN SIX MONTHS-2ND OR SUBSEQUENT
OFFENSE
Charge may be dismissed by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that vehicle
registration was valid when citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10),
F.S.
320.0706
LICENSE PLATE - FAIL TO DISPLAY COMMERCIAL LICENSE PLATE ON
FRONT OF TRUCK WHEN REQUIRED
320.0815
NO MOBILE HOME OR “RP” SERIES STICKER AFFIXED
COURT
M2
320.0848(6)
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PERMIT - MAKE FALSE OR MISLEADING
STATEMENT WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT
COURT
M2
320.0848(7)
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PERMIT OR REPLICA - IMPROPER USE
OF OR DISPLAY FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED PERMIT
COURT
M2
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STATUTE
320.131(3)
DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY TAG - UNLAWFUL USE OF/EXPIRED MORE THAN SEVEN
DAYS
FINE
L/D
COURT
M2
113.00
IN
Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
TEMPORARY TAG-EXPIRED SEVEN DAYS OR LESS
320.261
UNASSIGNED TAG - ATTACH LICENSE PLATE/TAG TO VEHICLE OTHER
THAN ONE ASSIGNED
COURT
M2
320.38
NON-RESIDENT EXEMPTIONS - FAIL TO REGISTER VEHICLE WHEN
REQUIRED
COURT
M2
320.58
LICENSE PLATE, DRIVER LICENSE, REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REFUSE OR FAIL TO SURRENDER UPON DEMAND
COURT
M2
322.03(1)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - NO VALID1
COURT
M2
322.03(1)(a)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OF CMV OPERATOR - FAIL TO SURRENDER LICENSE
FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR MAKE FALSE AFFIDAVIT
CONCERNING SAME DO NOT DISMISS CHARGE!!!
COURT
M1
322.03(1)(b)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - POSSESS MORE THAN ONE VALID FLORIDA DL
COURT
M2
322.03(3)(b)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - NO VALID1
COURT
M1
322.03(3)(c)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - EXPIRED 30 DAYS OR LESS1
113.00
IN
322.03(4)
MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT ON DRIVER’S LICENSE - OPERATE
MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT1
COURT
M2
322.03(5)
EXPIRED DRIVER’S LICENSE - MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS1
COURT
M2
1
Charge may be dismissed by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00 dismissal fee and shows proof that
driver’s license was valid when citation was issued. Defendant may make DAP election under s.
318.14(10), F.S.
322.031(1)
NON-RESIDENT EXEMPTIONS - FAIL TO OBTAIN DRIVER’S LICENSE
WHEN REQUIRED
COURT
M2
322.051(6)(a)
IDENTIFICATION CARD - POSSESS OR DISPLAY A FICTITIOUS,
ALTERED, OR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED ID CARD
COURT
M2
322.051(6)(b)
IDENTIFICATION CARD - LEND OR PERMIT ANOTHER TO USE ID CARD
COURT
M2
322.051(6)(c)
IDENTIFICATION CARD - DISPLAY OR USE ID CARD OF ANOTHER
COURT
M2
322.051(6)(d)
IDENTIFICATION CARD - PERMIT UNLAWFUL USE OF
COURT
M2
322.051(6)(f)
IDENTIFICATION CARD - PHOTOGRAPH, PHOTOCOPY, DUPLICATE, OR
REPRODUCE ID CARD IN A MANNER THAT IT COULD BE MISTAKEN
FOR VALID ID CARD (OR DISPLAY OR HAVE IN ONE’S POSSESSION)
COURT
M2
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STATUTE
322.065(1)
DESCRIPTION
EXPIRED DRIVER’S LICENSE - FOUR MONTHS OR LESS
FINE
L/D
113.00
IN
113.00
IN
Proof of compliance required. If impossible to show proof of compliance because a D-6 has been issued,
defendant may pay $113.00 civil penalty and $23.00 delinquent penalty/fee and sign agreement to show
proof of compliance within 30 days. Charge may be dismissed by Clerk if defendant pays $10.00
dismissal fee and shows proof that driver’s license was valid when citation was issued. Defendant may
make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S.
322.15(1)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - FAIL TO EXHIBIT PROOF OF or DISPLAY LICENSE
THAT IS NOT FULLY LEGIBLE OR WHICH HAS BEEN ALTERED, FADED,
DEFACED, OR MUTILATED
Proof of compliance required. If impossible to show proof of compliance because a D-6 has been issued,
defendant may pay $113.00 civil penalty and $23.00 delinquent penalty/fee and sign agreement to show
proof of compliance within 30 days. Charge may be dismissed by Clerk if defendant pays 10.00 dismissal
fee and shows proof that driver’s license was valid when citation was issued and which is now fully
legible and not altered, faded, defaced, or mutilated. Defendant may make DAP election under s.
318.14(10), F.S.
322.15(2)
REFUSE TO ALLOW THUMBPRINT TO BE IMPRINTED UPON CITATION
COURT
M2
322.16(1)
DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTRICTION - VIOLATION OF
COURT
M2
322.16(2)
DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTRICTIONS - VIOLATION OF (Unless driving to or from
work, licensed driver under age 17 operating vehicle between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
without a passenger who is a licensed driver and who is at least age 21)
160.00
IM
322.16(3)
DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTRICTIONS - VIOLATION OF (Unless driving to or from
work, licensed driver who is age 17 operating vehicle between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
without a passenger who is a licensed driver and who is at least age 21)
160.00
IM
322.1615(2)
LEARNER’S DRIVER’S LICENSE - VIOLATION OF (Not accompanied by a
passenger who a) holds a valid license to operate the vehicle being operated b) is at
least age 21 and c) occupies the closest seat to the right of the driver)
160.00
IM
322.1615(3)
LEARNER’S DRIVER’S LICENSE - VIOLATION OF (Operate vehicle after 10
p.m.)
160.00
IM
322.19(1)
CHANGE OF NAME - FAIL TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LICENSE WITHIN 10
CALENDAR DAYS DO NOT DISMISS CHARGE!! Proof of compliance is not required.
113.00
IN
322.19(2)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS - (FAIL TO EITHER OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT LICENSE OR
REQUEST A CHANGE OF ADDRESS STICKER FROM DHSMV WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS)
DO NOT DISMISS CHARGE!! Proof of compliance is not required.
113.00
IN
322.212(1)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD - POSSESS BLANK,
STOLEN, FORGED, FICTITIOUS, COUNTERFEIT, OR UNLAWFULLY ISSUED
DL OR ID CARD1
COURT
F3
322.212(2)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD - BARTER, TRADE, SELL,
OR GIVE AWAY DL OR ID CARD (OR CONSPIRACY TO DO SO)1
COURT
F3
322.212(3)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD - ALLOW OR PERMIT
ISSUANCE TO PERSON WHEN UNAUTHORIZED1
COURT
F3
322.212(4)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD - SUPPLY OR AGREE TO
SUPPLY DL OR ID CARD WHEN UNAUTHORIZED1
COURT
F3
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
322.212(5)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - UNLAWFUL APPLICATION FOR DL CARD BY GIVING
FALSE/FICTITIOUS NAME, FALSE AGE, FALSE STATEMENT, OR
WITHHOLDING MATERIAL FACT. DHSMV will suspend driving privilege if convicted
COURT
322.212(6)
ID CARD - UNLAWFUL APPLICATION FOR ID CARD BY GIVING
FALSE/FICTITIOUS NAME, FALSE AGE, FALSE STATEMENT, OR
WITHHOLDING MATERIAL FACT
COURT
L/D
If the defendant gave a false age when making application, the offense is a second degree misdemeanor.
Otherwise, the offense is a third degree felony
322.30
DRIVER’S LICENSE - USE DL FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION WHILE
FLORIDA DL IS SUSPENDED, REVOKED, OR CANCELED
COURT
M2
322.32(1)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - POSSESS OR DISPLAY A SUSPENDED, REVOKED,
CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED KNOWING THAT SUCH LICENSE IS
SUSPENDED, REVOKED, CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED
COURT
M2
322.32(2)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - LEND OR PERMIT ANOTHER TO USE DL1
COURT
M2
322.32(3)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DISPLAY OR USE DL OF ANOTHER1
COURT
M2
322.32(4)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - FAIL OR REFUSE TO SURRENDER DL TO DHSMV
COURT
M2
322.32(5)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - PERMIT ANY UNLAWFUL USE OF FL1
COURT
M2
322.32(6)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - MAKE APPLICATION OR OBTAIN TWO OR MORE
LICENSES UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES1
COURT
M2
COURT
M1
160.00
IM
1
DHSMV will suspend driving privilege if convicted.
322.33
DRIVER’S LICENSE - MAKE FALSE AFFIDAVIT IN APPLICATION FOR DL
DHSMV will revoke driving privilege if convicted.
322.34(1)
UNKNOWINGLY OPERATE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVER LICENSE
SUSPENDED, REVOKED, CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED
322.34(2)(a)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED,
CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED (FIRST CONVICTION)2
COURT
M2
322.34(2)(b)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED,
CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED (SECOND CONVICTION)2
COURT
M1
322.34(2)(c)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED,
CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED (THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT
CONVICTION)2
COURT
F3
322.34(5)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE WHILE LICENSE REVOKED AS AN
HABITUAL OFFENDER
COURT
F3
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STATUTE
DESCRIPTION
FINE
L/D
322.34(6)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE WITH NO VALID DL OR DRIVE WHILE
LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED, CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED AND
CAUSE CRASH RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO
ANOTHER
COURT
F3
322.34(7)(a)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE
LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED, CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED
(FIRST CONVICTION)
COURT
M1
322.34(7)(b)
DRIVER’S LICENSE - DRIVE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE
LICENSE SUSPENDED, REVOKED, CANCELED, OR DISQUALIFIED
(SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION)
COURT
F3
2
DO NOT DISMISS CHARGE!! Defendant may make DAP election under s. 318.14(10), F.S., provided
driver’s license was only suspended for 1) failure to pay a fine, 2) failure to appear, or 3) failure to
complete a driver improvement course. A first conviction is a second degree misdemeanor, a second
conviction is a first degree misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent conviction is a third degree felony.
322.341
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE PERMANENTLY REVOKED (officer should
specify permanent revocation)
COURT
F3
322.35
PARENT OR GUARDIAN PERMIT UNAUTHORIZED MINOR TO DRIVE
COURT
M2
322.36
PERMIT UNAUTHORIZED OPERATOR TO DRIVE
COURT
M2
322.37
EMPLOY AN UNLICENSED CHAUFFEUR
113.00
IN
322.38(1)
RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE - RENT TO AN UNLICENSED DRIVER
COURT
M2
322.38(2)
RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE - FAIL TO COMPARE SIGNATURE OF
PERSON RENTING VEHICLE
COURT
M2
322.38(3)
RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE - FAIL TO KEEP REQUIRED RECORDS OF
VEHICLE RENTAL
COURT
M2
322.53(1)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - NO VALID
COURT
M1
322.54(4)(a)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - EXPIRED MORE THAN 30 DAYS OR
IMPROPER ENDORSEMENT
COURT
M1
322.54(4)(b)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - EXPIRED 30 DAYS OR LESS
113.00
IN
322.57(2)
ENDORSEMENT ON DRIVER’S LICENSE - NO OR IMPROPER
COURT
M2
322.57(3)(a)
ENDORSEMENT ON DRIVER’S LICENSE - NONRESIDENT OPERATING
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT PROPER ENDORSEMENT
COURT
M2
322.57(4)(a)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - EXPIRED MORE THAN 30 DAYS OR
IMPROPER ENDORSEMENT
COURT
M1
322.57(4)(b)
COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - EXPIRED 30 DAYS OR LESS
113.00
IN
322.60
DRIVER’S LICENSE - COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR IN
POSSESSION OF MORE THAN ONE DRIVER LICENSE
COURT
M1
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STATUTE
322.62(1)
DESCRIPTION
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE - DRIVE OR BE IN ACTUAL PHYSICAL
CONTROL OF CMV WITH ANY ALCOHOL IN HIS OR HER BODY
FINE
L/D
160.00
IM
M2
Defendant is not eligible to make a school election under s. 318.14(9), F.S.
324.201(1)
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUSPENSION - REFUSAL TO SURRENDER
DRIVER’S LICENSE, REGISTRATION, LICENSE PLATE TO DHSMV WHEN
SUSPENDED FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
COURT
324.201(2)
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUSPENSION - DRIVE WHILE LICENSE
SUSPENDED FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
COURT
Refer to s. 322.34, F.S., for penalties.
327.355
OPERATION OF VESSEL BY PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO
HAVE CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
COURT
IN
This is a non-criminal infraction which can be issued in addition to a BUI and a Refusal
Penalties include: 50 hours community service, no vessel operation until C/S is completed, and proof of
successful completion of a Boater Safety Class. Effective 10/01/98.
403.413(4)
LITTER LAW (ONLY WHEN MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED). AMOUNT
EXCEEDING 15 LBS/27 CUBIC FT, BUT NOT OVER 500 LBS/100 CUBIC FT
COURT
IN
403.413(5)
DUMPING RAW HUMAN WASTE - IF LESS THAN 500 POUNDS AND LESS
THAN 100 CUBIC FEET, AND NOT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; or
COURT
M2
DUMPING RAW HUMAN WASTE - IF MORE THAN 500 POUNDS OR
MORE THAN 100 CUBIC FEET, OR ANY QUANTITY FOR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES
COURT
F3
LITTERING - IF LITTER DOES NOT EXCEED 15 POUNDS IN WEIGHT OR 27
CUBIC FEET IN VOLUME, NOT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, AND NOT
HAZARDOUS WASTE
COURT
IN
COURT
M1
403.413(6)(a)
UTC is required if a motor vehicle was involved. The court may assess a
civil penalty of $50. In addition, the court may require the violator to pick
up litter or perform other labor commensurate with the offense committed.
403.413(6)(b)
LITTERING - IF LITTER EXCEEDS 15 POUNDS IN WEIGHT OR 27 CUBIC
FEET IN VOLUME, BUT DOES NOT EXCEED 500 POUNDS IN WEIGHT OR
100 CUBIC FEET IN VOLUME, AND NOT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
AND NOT HAZARDOUS WASTE
UTC is required if a motor vehicle is involved. Maximum fine of $1,000
and/or 1 year in the county jail. In addition, the court shall require the
violator to pick up litter or perform other community service commensurate
with the offense committed. If the violation involved the use of a motor
vehicle, DHSMV will assess 3 points if the defendant is found guilty, even
if adjudication is withheld.
403.413(6)(c)
LITTERING - IF LITTER EXCEEDS 500 POUNDS IN WEIGHT OR 100 CUBIC
FEET IN VOLUME, OR ANY QUANTITY OF LITTER IF FOR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES OR HAZARDOUS WASTE
COURT
F3
784.062
SHINE A LASER LIGHTING DEVICE AT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
COURT
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