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Red light ticket in Miami-Dade County, Florida

A red light ticket at Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller - Traffic costs $277, the highest of 4 Florida courts that publish an amount. It carries 4 points.

At Miami-Dade County$277the court's own schedule
Across Florida$262–$2774 courts
Points4
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYes

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How does Miami-Dade County compare with other Florida courts?

Miami-Dade County charges $277, the highest of 4 courts that publish their own amount.

Miami-Dade County$277
Pinellas County$266
Palm Beach County$264
Pasco County$262

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How many points is a red light ticket in Florida?

Will it raise your insurance?

Probably, once it is on your record. In Florida one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 13% on average[1], or about $1,455 over three years. A red light ticket usually lands in the same range.

Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond?

You have 30 days to pay or respond to a red light ticket at Miami-Dade County, unless your notice prints a date.

  1. 30daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[2][3][4]
    Details

    Pay the civil penalty, enter a clerk payment plan, or elect a hearing. If you miss it: Missing it adds a $16 delinquent fee and the clerk reports the failure to FLHSMV, which suspends the license.

  2. 10daysCourt reports your coursefrom conviction[2]
    Details

    Clerk reports the disposition to FLHSMV (points posted)

  3. 20daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[4]
    Details

    License suspension after failure to pay/appear/attend school. If you miss it: Clerk notifies FLHSMV within 10 days of the failure. FLHSMV's suspension order takes effect 20 days after it is provided. Reinstatement requires clearing the case with the clerk plus a $60 service charge.

  4. 30daysChoose traffic schoolfrom the ticket date[14]
    Details

    Elect Basic Driver Improvement in lieu of points. If you miss it: Right to elect BDI is forfeited and points are assessed.

Can you keep it off your record?

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What else do people ask?

How much is a red light ticket in Miami-Dade County?

Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller - Traffic lists $277. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows the exact amount.

Does a red light ticket add points in Florida?

Running a red light: 4 points.

How long do I have to pay a red light ticket in Miami-Dade County?

30 days from the date on the ticket, unless your notice prints a date.

Sources

Court sources (2)
  1. Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller - Civil Traffic Infractions (incl. 'Related Fees' lists), Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.
  2. Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller - Traffic School (incl. 'Related Fees' list), Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.
Florida law and DMV sources (7)
  1. Fla. Stat. §322.27 (Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license, point system), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
  2. Fla. Stat. §318.14 (Noncriminal traffic infractions, procedures), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
  3. Fla. Stat. §318.18 (Amount of penalties), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
  4. Fla. Stat. §318.15 (Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear, penalty), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
  5. FLHSMV: Points & Point Suspensions, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
  6. FLHSMV: What is Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) and how do I find the approved listing of BDI course providers?, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
  7. FLHSMV: Driver Improvement Courses, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).