Passing a stopped school bus in Florida
A school bus ticket in Florida costs $333–$384 across 4 courts and carries 4–6 points.
Fine$333–$384across 4 courts
Points4–6
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYes
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How much does each court charge for a school bus ticket?
Miami-Dade County charges the most, at $344–$384. Pasco County charges $369.
Amount on your notice (not published): Broward County, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Duval County.
What does each court charge?
Miami-Dade County
- Failure to stop for a school bus$384
- Passing school bus photo enforced$344
Palm Beach County
- School bus$371
Pinellas County
- Failure to stop for school bus$373
- Failure to stop for school bus (photo enforced)$333
Pasco County
- School bus$369
What does the Florida state schedule charge for a school bus ticket?
The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself, which is why the court totals above are higher.
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to stop for a school bus | $200[3] | $304–$319 |
| Passing a school bus on the side children enter and exitMandatory hearing. | $400[3][7] | $504–$519 |
With court costs is an estimate. The 4 largest Florida courts add $104 to $119 in court costs to the same fines. Your notice shows the exact total.
How many points is it?
- Passing a stopped school bus4 pts[1]
- Passing a stopped school bus, causing serious bodily injury to or death of another6 pts[1]
Will a school bus ticket raise your insurance in Florida?
Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a school bus ticket as a moving violation. In Florida one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 13% on average[1], or about $1,455 over three years. A school bus 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 to a school bus ticket in Florida?
You have 30 days to pay or respond to a school bus ticket in Florida. These are the dates that matter:
- 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.
- 10daysCourt reports your coursefrom conviction[2]
Details
Clerk reports the disposition to FLHSMV (points posted)
- 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.
- 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.
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How many points is a school bus ticket in Florida?
Passing a stopped school bus: 4 points. Passing a stopped school bus, causing serious bodily injury to or death of another: 6 points.
How much is a school bus ticket in Florida?
It depends on the court. Published amounts: Miami-Dade County $344–$384, Pinellas County $333–$373, Palm Beach County $371, Pasco County $369.
Will a school bus ticket raise my insurance in Florida?
Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In Florida a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 13% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a school bus ticket tends to land in the same range.
How long do I have to respond to a school bus ticket in Florida?
30 days from the date on the ticket. Failing to pay within 30 days, to comply with a payment plan, to attend driver improvement school, or to appear at a hearing: the clerk notifies FLHSMV within 10 days, FLHSMV suspends the license effective 20 days after the order, a $16 delinquent fee is added, and reinstatement requires a clerk compliance certificate plus a $60 service charge.
Sources
Florida law and DMV sources (7)
- Fla. Stat. §322.27 (Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license, point system), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.14 (Noncriminal traffic infractions, procedures), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.18 (Amount of penalties), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.15 (Failure to comply with civil penalty or to appear, penalty), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- Fla. Stat. §318.19 (Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
- 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.
- FLHSMV: Driver Improvement Courses, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).