Red light ticket in Pinellas County, Florida
A red light ticket at Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Traffic costs $266, the 2nd highest of 4 Florida courts that publish an amount. It carries 4 points.
At Pinellas County$266the court's own schedule
Across Florida$262–$2774 courts
Points4
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYes
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What does Pinellas County charge for a red light ticket?
- Red lightUniform traffic citation issued by an officer.$266[3]
How does Pinellas County compare with other Florida courts?
Pinellas County charges $266, the 2nd highest of 4 courts that publish their own amount.
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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 Pinellas County, unless your notice prints a date.
- 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.
Can you keep it off your record?
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What else do people ask?
How much is a red light ticket in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Traffic lists $266. 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 Pinellas County?
30 days from the date on the ticket, unless your notice prints a date.
Sources
Court sources (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)
- 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.
- FLHSMV: Points & Point Suspensions, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
- 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).