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Speeding ticket in Florida

A speeding ticket in Florida costs $204–$219 across 4 courts and carries 3–4 points. Insurance typically rises about 13% after one ticket.

Fine$204–$219across 4 courts
Points3–4
Insurance over 3 years+$1,455+13% for about 3 years
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) courseYes

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How much does each court charge for 10 mph over?

Miami-Dade County charges the most, at $219. Pasco County charges $204.

Miami-Dade County$219
Pinellas County$208
Palm Beach County$206
Pasco County$204

Amount on your notice (not published): Broward County, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Duval County.

What does each court charge by speed?

Miami-Dade County

  • 6–9 mph over$144
  • 10–14 mph over$219
  • 15–19 mph over$269
  • 20–29 mph over$294
  • 30+ mph over$369

Palm Beach County

  • 6–9 mph over$131
  • 10–14 mph over$206
  • 15–19 mph over$256
  • 20–29 mph over$281
  • 30+ mph over$356

Pinellas County

  • 6–9 mph over$133
  • 10–14 mph over$208
  • 15–19 mph over$258
  • 20–29 mph over$283
  • 30–49 mph overOn your notice

Pasco County

  • 6–9 mph over$129
  • 10–14 mph over$204
  • 15–19 mph over$254
  • 20–29 mph over$279
  • 30+ mph overOn your notice

What does the Florida state schedule charge for a speeding 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.

1–5 mph overOn your notice[3]
6–9 mph overAbout $129–$144[3]$25 fine + costs
10–14 mph overAbout $204–$219[3]$100 fine + costs
15–19 mph overAbout $254–$269[3]$150 fine + costs
20–29 mph overAbout $279–$294[3]$175 fine + costs
30+ mph overAbout $354–$369[3][7]$250 fine + costs

How many points is it?

Will a speeding ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Florida one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 13% on average[1], or about $1,455 over three years on a typical $3,732 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a speeding ticket in Florida?

You have 30 days to pay or respond to a speeding ticket in Florida. These are the dates that matter:

  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 a speeding ticket off your Florida record?

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How many points is a speeding ticket in Florida?

Speeding, 1–15 mph over: 3 points. Speeding, 16+ mph over: 4 points.

How much is a speeding ticket in Florida?

It depends on the court. At 10 mph over: Miami-Dade County $219, Pinellas County $208, Palm Beach County $206, Pasco County $204.

Will a speeding ticket raise my insurance in Florida?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 13% on average in Florida (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

How long do I have to respond to a speeding 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)
  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. §318.19 (Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing), 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).