Traffic Offenses

The Florida Law Offices of Whittel & Melton is well equipped to handle all of your traffic court legal needs. Call us immediately to protect your Florida driver’s license. Our staff will work to see that the points are withheld so that you are not in danger of a suspension, CDL problems or higher rates by your insurance carrier.

The Florida Law Offices of Whittel & Melton is ready to defend all traffic citations in Alachua County, Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Marion County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, and Sumter County.

Florida Traffic Point Suspension Consequences

• Twelve (12) Points in Twelve (12) Months – thirty (30) days
• Eighteen (18) Points in Eighteen (18) Months – three (3) months
• Twenty-Four (24) Points in Thirty-Six Months – one (1) year

Florida Traffic Point Consequences of a Conviction (Paid Ticket or Court Determination)

• Leaving the Scene of an Accident with property damage of fifty dollars or more – six (6) points
• Unlawful Speed with accident – six (6) points
• Reckless Driving – four (4) points
• A moving violation with accident – four (4) points
• Passing a school bus parked – four (4) points
• Driving during restricted hours – three (3) points
• Speeding – 16 miles per hour or more over speed limit – four (4) points
• Speeding – 15 miles per hour or less over speed limit – three (3) points
• Most other moving violations – three (3) points
• Improper equipment – zero (0) point
• Open Container – three (3) points