Traffic Offense in Broward County, Florida
6,520 cases (2025) · Broward County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Broward County traffic offenses resulted in guilty findings in just 22.1% of cases, with withheld adjudication in 74%—allowing most defendants to avoid conviction records. The 1.7% dismissal rate was well below the statewide 4% average, showing Broward's State Attorney rarely ends cases before trial. This high withheld rate, compared to 30.8% statewide, reflects the 17th Judicial Circuit's distinctive resolution mechanism for traffic prosecutions.
Sentencing emphasized supervision over confinement, with an average of 138 days but median of 50 days. Jail affected only 7.1% of defendants, while probation averaged 690 days. This pattern reflects prosecution focused on compliance and monitoring rather than incarceration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Broward County makes it in front of a judge. Of 52,451 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.1% — above the 10.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 74.0% of 6,520 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 6,520 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 1,339 | 2.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 87 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Broward County.
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Available | 3,328 | 16.4% | 1.8% |
| Black | 2,992 | 28.9% | 1.6% |
| Asian | 19 | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,638 | 19.7% | 0.8% | 3.6 months |
| 2024 | 7,796 | 19.5% | 1.2% | 4.2 months |
| 2025 | 6,520 | 22.1% | 1.7% | 4.6 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 18,882 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,666 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 406 |
Related Charges in Broward County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larceny / Theft | 3,161 | 62.6% | 1.7% |
| Drug Possession | 2,012 | 54.5% | 12.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,556 | 52.6% | 5.3% |
| Trespassing | 1,337 | 55.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,326 | 32.6% | 32.9% |
| Battery | 823 | 53.9% | 8.3% |
| Fraud | 976 | 55.2% | 3.3% |
| DUI | 839 | 81.0% | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 22.1% based on 6,520 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 74.0% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Traffic Offense in Broward County?
The average sentence is 4.6 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Broward County, Florida (2025). Based on 6,520 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/broward
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 6,520 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com