By the Ticket Dismissal HQ editorial teamReviewed Sep 18, 2026Sources cited at the endNot legal advice
Florida sets speeding fines by statute, then lets counties add court costs and surcharges on top, so the number on your citation depends on both how fast you were going and where. Statutory base fines run from $25 for 6–9 over to $250 for 30+ over; typical all-in totals are $130 to $300, and 30 or more over requires a court appearance. Here’s the schedule and how to cut it.
Quick answer
- Base fines (§318.18): 6–9 over $25 · 10–14 over $100 · 15–19 over $150 · 20–29 over $175 · 30+ over $250.
- Add county costs: roughly $80–$130 of statutory add-ons, so 10–14 over usually lands around $200–$215 all-in.
- School and construction zones: fines doubled.
- Points: 3 (≤15 over) or 4 (>15 over) unless you elect traffic school.
- Save 18% and the points: elect BDI within 30 days.
Florida speeding fines by mph over
| Speed over limit | Statutory base fine | Typical total with county costs | Points | Traffic school? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 mph | Warning (no fine) in most cases | — | — | — |
| 6–9 mph | $25 | ≈ $120–$135 | 3 | Yes |
| 10–14 mph | $100 | ≈ $200–$215 | 3 | Yes |
| 15–19 mph | $150 | ≈ $250–$265 | 3 (≤15) / 4 (>15) | Yes |
| 20–29 mph | $175 | ≈ $275–$290 | 4 | Yes |
| 30+ mph | $250 | ≈ $350–$365 plus court appearance | 4 | No |
| 50+ mph over | Criminal offense; up to $1,000 and license revocation | Court | — | No |
Totals vary by county because each adds its own costs on top of the state schedule. The citation shows the amount due, or the clerk’s portal will. School zones and active work zones double the base fine.
Pay, elect traffic school, or contest
| Pay | Elect BDI | Contest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | Full | Base fine reduced 18% | Full if convicted, plus court costs |
| Course | — | $8–$35 + state fee | — |
| Points | Yes | No | Depends |
| Adjudication | Guilty | Withheld | Depends |
| Insurance | Surcharge likely | Barred for this citation | Depends |
| Deadline | 30 days | Elect within 30 days | Request hearing within 30 days |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a speeding ticket for 10 over in Florida?
$100 base fine, typically $200–$215 with county costs, and 3 points unless you elect traffic school.
How much is 20 over in Florida?
$175 base fine, about $275–$290 all-in, 4 points. Still eligible for traffic school.
Do I have to go to court for 30 over in Florida?
Yes. Speeding 30 mph or more over the limit requires a mandatory hearing and can’t be resolved by paying or electing traffic school.
Will my insurance go up after a Florida speeding ticket?
If you pay it, probably; a conviction is rated for about three years. If you elect BDI, Florida law bars the insurer from raising your rate for that citation.
Sources: Florida Statutes §318.18 (civil penalties), §318.14(9), §322.27; FLHSMV Uniform Traffic Citation fine schedule. Totals are typical, not exact; confirm with the clerk.