Traffic Tickets and Traffic Crimes in Kissimmee

Not every traffic citation is the same. Some are Paying a ticket counts as admitting it. Ask first. Depending on your record, a driver course or a hearing may keep points off. that mean a fine and points. Others are crimes, with a court date, possible jail, and a permanent record. The first step is knowing which one you have, because paying a ticket counts as admitting it.

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Not every traffic citation is the same. Some are civil infractions that mean a fine and points. Others are crimes, with a court date, possible jail, and a permanent record. The first step is knowing which one you have, because paying a ticket counts as admitting it.

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Two Kinds of Traffic Cases

• Criminal traffic offenses: DUI, Driving While License Suspended, Leaving the Scene, Fleeing & Eluding, reckless driving, dangerous excessive speeding, and driving without a valid license. These require a court appearance, and a conviction is a criminal record.

• Civil traffic tickets: speeding, running a light, careless driving, and similar violations. There's no jail, but points add up. (The exception is extreme speeding: since July 1, 2025, driving 50+ mph over the limit, or 100+ mph in a dangerous manner, is a crime.) Too many points in a short period can lead to a license suspension.

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Before You Pay

Paying a ticket is a conviction for driving-record purposes. For some drivers, especially those with prior suspensions, commercial licenses, or several recent tickets, one more conviction can trigger a suspension or even habitual traffic offender status. Options can include contesting the ticket, electing a driver improvement course where eligible, or negotiating a reduction.

Call or text 407-846-8008 before you pay or plead.

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Attorney Chad M. Seibel, Of Counsel at Perez LaSure Law. Office in Kissimmee. Consultations and meetings available throughout Florida by appointment. Hablamos español. Atendemos em Português.