Fort Lauderdale Traffic Violation Attorney

Our Goal Is to Get Your Ticket Dismissed

One of the most common criminal charges in the State of Florida is driving without a license or driving with a suspended license. Unfortunately, many times it is the inability to pay fines and court costs that leads people to have their license suspended. It is also important to note that if the police stop you while your license is suspended in the State of Florida, it is possible that you will be arrested for a misdemeanor or a felony. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Grossman, LLC, our Fort Lauderdale traffic violation lawyer has over 20 years of experience to benefit your defense.

Don't face traffic charges alone—contact a Fort Lauderdale traffic ticket lawyer. Call (954) 280-8811 for a free consultation with a dedicated criminal attorney today! 

Common Traffic Violations and Consequences in Fort Lauderdale

Not all traffic violation cases are misdemeanors or felonies. With the advent of traffic cameras and more stringent enforcement, you could find yourself with a ticket for a variety of issues. Not only can this incur a fine and require a court appearance, but it can also add points to your license and potentially increase your insurance premiums.

Common traffic violations include:

• Speeding: You’d get 3 points for a speeding ticket, but if you’re speeding in excess of 50 mph, it’s 4 points. The fines for a speeding ticket will depend on a few factors, like where you were speeding and by how much.
• Red light or traffic camera violations: Running a stoplight will put 4 points on your record.
• Running a stop sign: A ticket for running a stop sign will put 3 points on your record.
• Reckless driving: Florida defines reckless driving as driving “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Trying to evade the police in a vehicle is automatically considered reckless. Reckless driving is worth 4 points on your record.
• Overdue parking tickets: Florida doesn’t assign points for unpaid parking tickets, but you will be prevented from registering your vehicle until you pay all fines, late fees, and service charges.
• Parking in a handicap space without the permit: Parking in a handicap space unlawfully means your vehicle will be towed, and the cost of towing and storing your vehicle will be treated as a lien on it; in other words, if you don’t pay the fine, you’ll lose the car.
• Illegal U-turns: An illegal u-turn adds 3 points to your driving record. The same is true for most other turning violations, such as turning left into oncoming traffic.
• SunPass or toll violations: Violating SunPass or toll payment rules results in at least $100 in fines and 3 points on your driving record.

Avoiding the Habitual Traffic Offender Label in Florida

The accumulation of traffic violation charges while driving with a suspended license can also result in a habitual traffic offender designation, or "HTO," which results in your license being revoked for a period of five years. Given all of these changes and potential penalties related to driving offenses, it is essential that if you are arrested for a driving-related offense, you do not attempt to handle the case yourself. Frequently, people try to resolve these cases and end up with revoked licenses or with unforeseen jail time. That's why we recommend working with a dedicated Fort Lauderdale traffic violation lawyer to help you fight your traffic ticket.

Why Choose Our Fort Lauderdale Traffic Violation Legal Team

The Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Grossman, LLC has been assisting clients in clearing license suspensions and reinstating drivers' licenses for over 20 years. Even if you have been told by State employees that your license is revoked or suspended and cannot be restored, this may not be true.

With over ten thousand resolved criminal cases (and hundreds of thousands of traffic tickets), our Fort Lauderdale traffic crime attorneys know that a personal touch and heavy-hitting strategy can help resolve your traffic ticket while validating your driver’s license. We also handle traffic cases involving death or serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing and eluding, DUI, and all other driving-related crimes in the State of Florida.

Ready to get back on the road? Call (954) 280-8811 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation with our Fort Lauderdale traffic violation lawyers today.