Florida Traffic Tickets

The Orlando traffic violation attorneys working at The Law Office of Ronald J. Conte P.L. are well aware of the fact that many Florida drivers are not knowledgeable about traffic law and may have questions. We encourage our clients to ask us questions about Florida traffic laws because we feel a well-informed client makes a better partner as we fight to protect legal rights and maintain clean Florida driving records.

Some common questions regarding Florida traffic tickets include:

Q: Must I sign the traffic ticket a police officer gives me?

A: Yes, you must sign the traffic ticket. It does however, not mean you are admitting guilt to the charge on the ticket, merely that you have received the ticket.

Q: If a police officer clocks my speed using a radar gun can I ask to see what the reading was?

A: You can ask; however, the police officer is not required to share that information with you. If your case goes to court the radar gun reading will be requested by the judge to prove you were in fact speeding.

Q: Is careless driving and reckless driving the same thing?

A: No, they are different types of traffic offenses. If you are convicted of careless driving, the offense is not considered to be a criminal offense and the penalties you face include points on your driver’s license, fines and any applicable court costs. Reckless driving, on the other hand, is considered to be a criminal offense and if convicted you could face jail time.

Q: What is the total number of points I can get before my driver’s license is suspended?

A: If you receive twelve points in a twelve month period your driver’s license will be suspended for thirty days, eighteen points in an eighteen month period will get your driver’s license suspended for ninety days and receiving twenty-four points in a thirty-six month period will get your driver’s license suspended for one year.

The traffic ticket attorneys practicing at The Law Office of Ronald J. Conte P.L. are fluent in Florida traffic laws and are ready to help you if you have received a traffic violation in the Orlando area. To set up your initial consultation call us today at 407-982-2598 or complete our online quick contact form. We will respond to your phone call or inquiry immediately as we are eager to hear the details of your traffic violation and begin to develop an aggressive strategy to address your traffic matter.