Speed ​​limits, laws and fines in Florida

The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in the state of Florida.

Speed ​​limits in Florida

70 mph: Various highways, rural interstates, and some urban and limited-access rural toll roads as noted

65 mph: Rural four-lane highways, most urban freeways and toll roads.

60 mph: Two-lane sections of U.S. highways, most rural state highways, some freeways and toll roads.

55 mph: Other areas, including most county roads, unless otherwise noted.

30 mph: business and residential areas

10-20 mph: school zones at posted times and when amber lights flash

Florida Code of Reasonable and Reasonable Speed

The law of maximum speed:

According to Section 316.183(1) of the Florida Motor Vehicle Code, "No one shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed that is more than reasonable and reasonable under the circumstances and in view of existing and potential hazards."

Minimum speed law:

According to Section 316.183(5) of the Florida Motor Vehicle Code, "No one shall operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to interfere with or obstruct normal and reasonable traffic."

Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.

Also of note, there are places in Florida such as the Tamiami Trail in Big Saiparis National Preserve where night time restrictions are lowered due to endangered species in the area.

While it can be difficult to challenge a speeding ticket in Florida due to the absolute speed limit law, a driver can go to court and plead not guilty based on one of the following:

• The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.

• The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.

• The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.

Speeding ticket in Florida

First-time offenders may:

• Fine from 25 to 250 dollars

• Suspend the license for up to 30 days.

Reckless driving ticket in Florida

In this state, there is no set speed, which is considered reckless driving. This decision is based on the circumstances of the violation.

First-time offenders may:

• Fine from 25 to 500 dollars

• Be sentenced to up to 90 days in prison

• Suspend the license for up to 30 days.

Speeding tickets in Florida vary from county to county. Drivers can also reduce the fine by voluntarily attending a driving school.