Traffic Offense in Florida

403,226
Total Cases
45.4%
Guilty Rate
4.1%
Dismissal Rate
34.7%
Withheld Rate
2.9 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 403,226 Traffic Offense cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 45.4% with a 4.1% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 34.7% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.9 months, with an average fine of $300.

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Traffic Offense by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Palm Beach 62,740 24.1% 15.7% 1.0% 1.5 months
Hillsborough 37,086 47.5% 33.6% 7.8% 2.9 months
Polk 24,337 49.3% 33.5% 0.2% 2.3 months
Duval 22,946 34.7% 61.6% 3.3% 1.1 months
Broward 20,241 20.4% 76.3% 1.2% 4.1 months
Orange 19,880 20.8% 46.7% 31.3% 26 days
Pinellas 18,743 72.7% 24.7% 1.6% 3.0 months
Volusia 14,935 49.4% 34.9% 5.4% 2.0 months
Manatee 14,788 44.5% 35.4% 2.5% 7.9 months
Sarasota 11,831 40.4% 32.6% 2.2% 5.2 months
Escambia 8,937 54.7% 25.4% 16.0% 6.4 months
St. Johns 7,840 36.5% 54.5% 6.1% 1.5 months
Bay 7,784 49.0% 38.9% 0.6% 2.7 months
Seminole 7,514 51.6% 45.4% 1.0% 1.7 months
Marion 6,934 61.4% 38.1% 0.2% 2.5 months
Pasco 6,884 66.2% 33.1% 0.5% 5.2 months
Lake 6,632 72.1% 26.7% 0.6% 2.7 months
Okaloosa 6,224 37.4% 24.2% 2.7% 3.3 months
Collier 6,159 58.4% 36.4% 0.1% 3.4 months
Leon 5,860 34.5% 23.4% 0.6% 1.3 months
Lee 5,651 78.7% 20.7% 0.1% 2.6 months
Martin 5,327 62.3% 37.1% 0.3% 2.4 months
Charlotte 5,000 64.1% 35.4% 0.1% 4.5 months
Santa Rosa 4,733 67.7% 24.8% 2.5% 5.3 months
Brevard 4,553 68.7% 28.6% 1.7% 2.8 months
Osceola 4,289 53.4% 44.6% 1.3% 1.1 months
Monroe 3,683 30.4% 63.6% 0.4% 1.9 months
Clay 3,607 50.7% 48.2% 1.1% 1.6 months
Miami-Dade 3,507 56.1% 19.4% 8.3% 4.9 months
Walton 3,123 47.4% 12.6% 2.0% 2.6 months
Indian River 3,107 74.6% 21.3% 0.3% 3.7 months
Sumter 3,081 67.0% 32.6% 0.0% 5.0 months
Alachua 2,599 65.8% 33.2% 0.0% 4.0 months
Citrus 2,566 67.8% 28.8% 2.5% 4.1 months
Hernando 2,485 73.5% 23.8% 0.2% 3.0 months
St. Lucie 2,435 83.4% 14.5% 0.4% 5.2 months
Highlands 2,376 58.4% 38.8% 2.1% 4.0 months
Putnam 2,201 63.8% 30.8% 0.2% 3.3 months
Hendry 2,068 59.3% 24.4% 0.1% 4.1 months
Columbia 1,963 56.1% 22.8% 0.1% 7.1 months
Okeechobee 1,805 52.8% 46.7% 0.5% 2.8 months
Desoto 1,726 44.0% 53.0% 3.0% 1 year, 2 months
Nassau 1,665 50.3% 47.1% 2.3% 4.4 months
Levy 1,262 68.9% 31.1% 0.0% 3.0 months
Hardee 1,107 56.1% 29.1% 13.6% 1.8 months
Suwannee 1,047 90.4% 9.2% 0.2% 2.6 months
Jackson 770 47.0% 52.9% 0.0% 4.0 months
Bradford 759 75.4% 24.6% 0.0% 4.2 months
Wakulla 601 70.7% 24.8% 4.3% 2.3 months
Hamilton 600 74.3% 10.5% 15.0% 4.2 months
Glades 584 58.0% 38.5% 0.0% 4.0 months
Madison 550 18.7% 33.6% 45.8% 4.8 months
Baker 446 73.3% 24.4% 0.9% 1.9 months
Holmes 435 72.0% 27.1% 0.5% 3.8 months
Jefferson 406 70.0% 28.3% 0.5% 3.2 months
Gulf 404 94.1% 4.2% 0.2% 3.6 months
Washington 400 55.5% 44.0% 0.2% 2.6 months
Franklin 378 40.5% 10.8% 0.5% 3.3 months
Gilchrist 326 63.2% 35.9% 0.0% 2.5 months
Calhoun 275 37.5% 60.4% 1.5% 3.8 months
Lafayette 253 14.2% 37.2% 48.2% 1.3 months
Liberty 200 50.0% 22.0% 3.0% 2.0 months
Dixie 191 74.3% 18.3% 2.1% 6.5 months
Union 166 98.2% 1.8% 0.0% 5.3 months
Gadsden 140 47.1% 41.4% 11.4% 0 days
Taylor 81 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5 months

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 138,113 44.8% 4.1% 3.0 months
2024 141,148 44.2% 3.8% 3.0 months
2025 123,965 47.3% 4.3% 2.9 months

Related Florida Statute

§ 316 (various) — Traffic Offense
Florida Statute § 316 (various) encompasses a comprehensive range of traffic violations, from basic infractions like speeding and improper lane changes to serious criminal traffic offenses such as reckless driving and driving while license suspended. These statutes regulate vehicular conduct on Florida roadways and establish penalties ranging from civil infractions to felony charges depending on the severity and circumstances of the violation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Traffic Offense is 45.4% based on 403,226 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Traffic Offense in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Traffic Offense is 4.1% across all Florida counties.
How does Traffic Offense sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Traffic Offense varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Traffic Offense?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Traffic Offense, adjudication is withheld in 34.7% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 403,226 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026