Traffic Offense Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 322,855 convicted Traffic Offense cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

18 days
Average Sentence
322,855 convicted cases
$265.67
Average Fine
37.0% received a fine
0.9%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
12.7%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5 days
20 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$65.00
$147.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$300.00
Facing Traffic Offense charges? The average sentence is 18 days. A defense attorney can work to reduce your sentence or negotiate alternative sentencing — free consultation.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2,856 0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 71,707 22.2%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 41,148 12.7%
Fined 119,358 37.0%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 299,984 8 days $257.57 0.1% 21.2% 10.0 months
NULL 12,140 15 days $465.37 0.7% 23.0% 11.9 months
Felony 10,731 10.3 months $491.41 23.7% 48.4% 2.2 years

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Traffic Offense cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 30,058 10 days $291.35 0.4% 11.6%
Palm Beach 25,007 7 days $262.48 0.2% 15.8%
Duval 22,088 9 days $129.87 0.5% 28.5%
Polk 20,141 11 days $90.73 0.4% 16.6%
Broward 19,562 8 days $0.00 0.4% 6.5%
Pinellas 18,264 1.0 months $245.75 1.5% 32.5%
Orange 13,415 7 days $198.19 0.2% 27.7%
Volusia 12,594 26 days $758.67 1.3% 42.0%
Manatee 11,818 6 days $315.95 0.3% 2.5%
Sarasota 8,636 15 days $570.59 0.6% 9.0%
Seminole 7,291 9 days $351.18 0.3% 17.5%
Escambia 7,161 14 days $505.93 0.8% 6.6%
St. Johns 7,137 8 days $1,130 0.4% 18.5%
Marion 6,902 1.9 months $172.01 3.2% 75.8%
Bay 6,844 20 days $313.92 1.4% 23.1%
Pasco 6,831 1.1 months $341.75 2.0% 19.0%
Lake 6,556 9 days $245.03 0.3% 10.9%
Collier 5,834 16 days $163.28 0.8% 14.8%
Lee 5,616 1.0 months $0.00 1.1% 38.9%
Martin 5,299 20 days $294.01 0.6% 28.1%
Charlotte 4,976 26 days $324.81 1.2% 18.5%
Brevard 4,430 18 days $0.00 0.8% 21.7%
Santa Rosa 4,377 23 days $124.77 1.4% 13.3%
Osceola 4,205 15 days $152.77 0.4% 46.6%
Okaloosa 3,834 9 days $400.14 0.5% 9.0%
Clay 3,564 13 days $476.70 0.6% 26.3%
Monroe 3,464 9 days $0.00 0.2% 17.0%
Leon 3,391 21 days $40.00 0.8% 51.8%
Sumter 3,066 29 days $178.34 1.6% 18.2%
Indian River 2,979 1.1 months $395.90 0.9% 28.8%
Miami-Dade 2,647 3.3 months $430.17 5.5% 61.4%
Alachua 2,574 1.1 months $151.44 2.0% 26.0%
Citrus 2,479 1.6 months $224.26 2.5% 37.4%
Hernando 2,418 1.0 months $266.97 1.5% 32.3%
St. Lucie 2,383 2.6 months $350.78 4.4% 45.7%
Highlands 2,310 25 days $279.84 0.7% 20.9%
Putnam 2,081 1.4 months $198.18 3.0% 38.6%
Walton 1,873 21 days $125.55 0.8% 26.5%
Okeechobee 1,796 22 days $292.77 0.9% 25.9%
Hendry 1,730 21 days $599.97 0.7% 17.1%
Desoto 1,674 23 days $60.57 1.1% 4.4%
Nassau 1,622 7 days $379.38 0.6% 5.0%
Columbia 1,549 29 days $527.56 2.1% 11.8%
Levy 1,262 1.0 months $310.39 1.3% 33.6%
Suwannee 1,042 13 days $398.96 1.0% 16.3%
Hardee 943 12 days $155.29 0.1% 22.4%
Jackson 769 2.0 months $308.54 3.8% 47.7%
Bradford 759 2.1 months $78.74 4.1% 46.2%
Wakulla 574 1.1 months $302.72 1.4% 48.1%
Glades 564 9 days $281.94 0.9% 7.1%
Hamilton 509 1.1 months $183.94 1.8% 24.2%
Baker 436 1.0 months $455.39 2.3% 50.0%
Holmes 431 1.9 months $386.14 2.8% 48.3%
Jefferson 399 1.3 months $114.12 3.3% 38.6%
Washington 398 1.1 months $191.91 1.5% 40.5%
Gulf 397 1.8 months $382.45 4.0% 46.9%
Gilchrist 323 23 days $99.13 1.5% 29.4%
Madison 288 26 days $217.68 1.7% 16.3%
Calhoun 269 1.1 months $166.82 2.2% 27.9%
Franklin 194 2.3 months $120.23 1.0% 68.0%
Dixie 177 2.6 months $253.21 6.2% 33.3%
Union 166 1.7 months $113.53 3.0% 28.3%
Liberty 144 1.1 months $137.08 2.1% 51.4%
Lafayette 130 1 days $168.03 0.0% 3.1%
Gadsden 124 No incarceration $0.00 0.0% 0.0%
Taylor 81 1.2 months $500.00 0.0% 79.0%

Facing Traffic Offense Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 18 days, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 322,855 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 18 days. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 20 days. 0.9% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
37.0% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants received a fine, with an average of $265.67. The median fine is $147.00. Court costs average $348.02 on top of fines.
0.9% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 22.2% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 12.7% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 322,855 Traffic Offense cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 322,855 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026