Traffic Offense in Florida
125,774 cases (2025) · 66 counties · All charges
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 125,774 Traffic Offense cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 47.8% with a 4.3% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 33.0% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.9 months, with an average fine of $313.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by traffic offense case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141,418 | 44.8% | 4.1% | 2.9 months |
| 2024 | 144,750 | 44.4% | 3.8% | 3.0 months |
| 2025 | 125,807 | 47.8% | 4.3% | 2.9 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Traffic Offense Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Traffic Offense charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 12,867 | 42.6% | 3.9% |
| 2024-08 | 12,962 | 43.8% | 3.5% |
| 2024-09 | 12,240 | 45.0% | 3.1% |
| 2024-10 | 12,061 | 41.4% | 4.0% |
| 2024-11 | 11,053 | 45.4% | 4.0% |
| 2024-12 | 10,539 | 43.4% | 4.3% |
| 2025-01 | 11,810 | 46.3% | 3.7% |
| 2025-02 | 11,045 | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| 2025-03 | 11,234 | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| 2025-04 | 11,773 | 46.0% | 5.2% |
| 2025-05 | 10,562 | 46.9% | 5.0% |
| 2025-06 | 10,482 | 48.1% | 4.4% |
| 2025-07 | 10,064 | 49.3% | 3.7% |
| 2025-08 | 10,170 | 50.7% | 3.5% |
| 2025-09 | 10,616 | 48.3% | 3.7% |
| 2025-10 | 10,742 | 48.8% | 3.7% |
| 2025-11 | 8,291 | 50.3% | 3.8% |
| 2025-12 | 9,018 | 49.9% | 4.4% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's July 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
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 47.8% based on 125,774 cases from 66 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Traffic Offense in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Traffic Offense is 4.3% across all Florida counties (2025).
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 33.0% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Florida (2025). Based on 125,774 public court records across 66 counties; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 125,774 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com