Traffic Offense Sentencing in Volusia County

We analyzed 12,594 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Volusia County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Volusia County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Traffic Offense in Volusia County is 26 days. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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26 days
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (18 days)
$759
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($266)
1.3%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (0.9%)
14.8%
Probation Only
12,594 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
8 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1.2 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$525
$605
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,050

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Volusia County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1.3% 0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 42.0% 22.2%
Probation Only 14.8% 12.7%
Average Sentence 26 days 18 days
Average Fine $759 $266
Average Probation 0 year, 12 months 11.2 months
Average Court Costs $275 $348
Average Restitution (where ordered) $8,511 $12,368

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 5,285 26 days $627
State Prison Facility 161 3.2 years $4,375
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 9.0 months $525

Other Charges Sentenced in Volusia County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 14,559 5.2 months $7,479
Other 12,634 5.7 months $140
Battery 4,698 8.7 months $644
Resisting Officer 3,906 7.1 months $409
Larceny / Theft 3,856 8.2 months $516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 12,594 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Volusia County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 26 days. The statewide average is 18 days.
19.6% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Volusia County received a fine, averaging $759. Court costs average $275 additionally. Restitution averages $8,511 in cases where it is ordered.
Volusia County's average sentence of 26 days compares to the statewide average of 18 days. The prison rate is 1.3% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $759 locally vs $266 statewide.

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 12,594 Traffic Offense cases in Volusia County 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.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 12,594 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026