nder Florida Statute 768.81, when you operate a vehicle, you have a duty of care to other road users. Therefore, you are expected to adhere to the rules of the road and take precautions to keep those around you safe. However, if you are seen to be speeding just a few miles per hour over the posted speed limit, but were driving safely, an officer is unlikely to stop you. However, if you were speeding excessively, then a police officer is unlikely to show you the same mercy. In holmes county, if you were traveling 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, then the consequences could be serious.

When you are caught traveling 30 mph or more over the speed limit, you will be presumed to have been putting others at risk, and the consequences represent this. They include fines, a mandatory court appearance, and points on your license, which could result in a license suspension.

If you were given a speeding ticket in Holmes County, or anywhere in the State of Florida, then you should seek help from an attorney. At Law Place, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we will do everything in our power to lessen your charges and prevent you from facing the worse penalities.

We are open 24/7, so that we can offer crucial advice when you need it most. Call us now at (855)-831-7020.

The Circumstances of Your Traffic Stop

In Holmes Country, depending on the police officer who stops you, they may show you some leniency. If they are willing to write your ticket for 29 mph instead of 30, you will escape some of the consequences listed below.

However, there are circumstances where excessive speed is particularly hazardous. If you were speeding near a construction or school zone or a residential area, then this is taken more seriously. Your fines could be doubled, and the police officer and subsequent judge are unlikely to show any mercy.

If you are charged with speeding 30 MPH or more over the speed limit in Holmes County, then the judge will do so under Florida Statutes: 316.187, 316.189, and/or 316.183.

Punishment for Travelling 30 MPH or More Over The Speed Limit in Holmes County

It is not uncommon for people to receive speeding tickets in Holmes County. The likelihood is that you have received them before. Usually, you attend traffic school or pay a small fine, and forget that it ever happened. However, if you were traveling at an excessive speed of 30 mph or more over the limit, then the consequences are much more severe. They include a mandatory court appearance, fines, and points on your license.

Fines Associated with Your Speeding Ticket

Fines for speeding tickets in the state of Florida can vary widely depending on what state you were in, how fast you were traveling, whether you caused an accident, where you were traveling, your driving record, the testimonial of your officer, and the skill level of your attorney. However, your fine could be between $276 and $1000. Furthermore, if you near a school or a construction area, then your fine could be doubled.

The fines for speeding 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit can put a huge strain on many people. However, there are some consequences that are considered much worse.

Mandatory Court Appearance

If you have received a speeding ticket in Holmes County for traveling above 30 miles per over the limit, then you will be required to attend court. A mandatory court appearance can be frightening. Luckily an attorney can attend on your behalf. If you live out of state or are reluctant to miss a day of work, then this can be hugely beneficial.

However, we recommend that you attend court alongside your attorney. This shows that you are serious about your speeding ticket and are regretful for what occurred. The judge is more likely to show leniency if you attend yourself unless you have a good reason.

It is important to consider that judges have experience with people trying to get out of a speeding charge. They will have heard every excuse imaginable, countless times. Therefore, unless you have a real excuse and can prove it, such as your partner was in the back seat about to give birth at a moment’s notice, it is best to leave the excuses out of the courtroom. An attorney at The Law Place will advise you on how to approach your case in court and will speak to the judge on your behalf. They will have dealt with many cases like yours before and will have the experience necessary to act appropriately in an attempt to lessen the charges brought against you.

Points on Your Driving Record

The punishment that most people are really concerned about points on their driving record. If you are found guilty of traveling 30 mph or more above the speed limit, then there is no way to avoid points, even with traffic school. You would receive four unless your speeding caused an accident, in which case you will receive six points.

This might not sound like much, but points on your driver’s license can add up and lead to your license being suspended. The suspension of your driver’s license could prevent you from traveling to work or picking your children up from school. The consequences can be life-shattering.

You will receive a license suspension if you receive 12 points within 12 months, 18 points within 18 months, or 24 within 36 months.

If, on the other hand, you have a clean record and have never received a speeding ticket before, then the judge still has the power to suspend your license if they believe the punishment is fitting to the incident. Furthermore, your insurance rates will inevitably go up.

How Your Speed May Have Been Measured

For a full list of permitted devices used to measure speed in Holmes County, see the Florida Administrative Code website. Only permitted devices can be used as evidence for a speeding ticket, the list is extensive, however, the most common types of devices used are:

Radar Gun

The most frequent method used by law enforcement to administer a speeding ticket in Holmes County is a radar gun.

A radar gun uses radio waves that bounce off your vehicle to provide the office with a speed reading. However, Radar is outdated and has been known to be inaccurate. Furthermore, the officer must be trained to use them. The standards for use are laid out in Florida Statute 316.1906, and a skilled attorney may be able to argue your ticket if the officer used a radar gun, especially if you were speeding just barely 30 mph over the limit.

Laser Gun

In Florida, it is now common for laser guns to be used instead of radar to measure the speed of vehicles.

Lasar guns point a laser onto passing vehicles and then measure the time it takes to bounce back against the speed of light. This method is considered to be more precise. If the officer used a laser to give the reading on your speeding ticket, then it may be more difficult to argue.

What an Attorney Can Do For You

If you have been given a ticket for traveling 30 mph or more over the limit, then you should get help from a knowledgable attorney. A traffic attorney from The Law Place will attend court and fight your corner in order to try and have the charges brought against you reduced. Having a lawyer on your side shows the judge that you have taken the matter seriously.

An experienced attorney may be able to have your charges reduced by arguing the accuracy of the reading. This will depend upon the circumstances of your case. They may be able to ask the judge to withhold adjudication if you adhere to certain agreements. For example, if you receive no further speeding ticket within a set time. Whilst you will likely still have to pay the fines associated with the ticket, you will retain your driver’s license.

Contact The Law Place Today

Our attorneys at The Law Place have a wealth of experience and are knowledgeable on Florida law. We will give you the best chance of having the charges against you dropped or reduced. Do not allow a speeding ticket to hinder your way of life if you don’t have to.

Call us at The Law Place today at (855)-831-7020.

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