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Texting while driving ticket in Pinellas County, Florida

A texting ticket at Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Traffic costs $168. It adds no points.

At Pinellas County$168the court's own schedule
PointsNone
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYes

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How many points is a texting 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 texting 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 texting ticket at Pinellas 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 texting ticket in Pinellas County?

Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Traffic lists $168. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows the exact amount.

Does a texting ticket add points in Florida?

Handheld phone use: no points.

How long do I have to pay a texting ticket in Pinellas County?

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

Sources

Court sources (1)
  1. Pinellas County Clerk - Schedule of Service Charges (Fee Schedule), Traffic Penalties section, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit 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. Fla. Stat. §316.305 (Wireless communications devices, prohibition), 2026 Florida Statutes, Florida Legislature.
  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).