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The Difference Between a Civil Traffic Infraction and a Criminal Traffic Offense

Posted By The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger || 6-May-2013

Civil Traffic Infractions

According to Florida statutes, civil traffic infractions are those traffic violations which are not considered to be of a criminal nature.

Civil traffic infractions include moving and non-moving violations such as the following, and more:

  • Failing to yield at a stop sign
  • Not wearing a seat belt
  • Various parking violations
  • Careless driving
  • Not giving the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk

Any person who receives a ticket for a civil traffic infraction has a maximum of 30 days in which to satisfy the terms of their citation by either paying the fees associated with the violation, attending a defensive driving class (providing you are eligible) or requesting a court hearing. Failure to resolve a civil traffic citation within 30 days could lead to the suspension of your license, in addition to late fees and other charges.

Criminal Traffic Offenses

Criminal traffic offenses are those traffic violations where an individual has allegedly committed a misdemeanor or felony. In this type of situation, the accused individual will not simply be charged with a traffic infraction, they will be charged with committing a criminal offense, and could face the very real possibility of jail or prison time.

Some of the more common criminal traffic offenses include:

  • DUI
  • Hit and run
  • Reckless driving
  • Vehicular homicide
  • Driving with a suspended license

Anyone cited for a criminal traffic offense will be required to appear in court.

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