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How to best handle traffic tickets in Florida

Written by: Scot Dale Goldberg

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Posted almost 3 years ago. Applies to Florida, 2 helpful votes, 0 comments

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Never argue with officer

Take the ticket, even if you believe your not in the wrong. There will be another day to argue your position.

All ways sign your traffic infraction

This is not an admission of guilt. In fact if you do not sign the ticket you can be charged int he state of Florida with a criminal infraction.

Always make a written account of what wnet on during the traffic stop and the actual infraction

By making a written account of what happened you will be in a better situation to remember what happened when you go to court.

If your are guilty of the charge, what are your options?

In Florida you can take driving school and avoid the points. You can do this once a year and up to 5 times in a lifetime to avoid the points. However, if you have used up all of your lifetime chances, you can go to court and ask the judge to send you to driving school to avoid the points. There is no limitation on the amount of times you can do this. But keep in mind the judge will have a copy of your driving reconrd in front of her, so be sure to use good judgment when making this decision.

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Scot Goldberg
Attorney At Law
Fort Myers Florida