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 $300.43.
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 |
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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