Florida red-light ticket cost (2026): camera notice vs officer citation

A Florida red-light camera ticket is a $158 notice of violation with no points and no court costs at that stage (s.316.0083 and s.318.18(16)). A red-light citation written by an officer totals $264 in Palm Beach County and $277 in Miami-Dade County, per the clerks (verified Oct 25, 2026).

Last updated Oct 25, 2026 · Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.

Camera notice of violation
$158
Officer citation, Miami-Dade
$277
Officer citation, Palm Beach
$264
City's share of a $158 camera fine
$75

How much is a red-light camera ticket in Florida?

A camera ticket starts as a $158 notice of violation (s.316.0083(1)(b)). It has no points and no court costs at this stage. Within 60 days you can pay it, file an affidavit (for example, if someone else was driving), or request a hearing.

If you lose the hearing, the local hearing officer may add up to $250 in county or city costs (s.316.0083(5)(e) and s.318.18(23)).

Where the money goes: of the $158, the city gets $75 (s.318.18(16)(a)3). The statute splits the rest.

How much is a red-light ticket from a police officer?

A citation handed to you by an officer carries the same $158 fine plus court costs.

Florida red-light citation totals, 2026 (USD)
ViolationBase fineState minimumPalm Beach County West Palm BeachMiami-Dade County MiamiBroward County Fort Lauderdale
Red-light citation written by an officer$158$224$264$277$224 + county costs

Totals are what each clerk lists to pay the ticket (fine + court costs + fees). State minimum = base fine + state costs under s.318.18. Broward publishes no schedule, so its column shows the state minimum before Broward County costs; check the amount on your ticket. Verified Oct 25, 2026.

If an unpaid camera notice is turned into a citation, the amount printed on that citation controls. We could not confirm which clerk line applies, so we do not show one.

How much is a red-light ticket in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?

  • Miami (Miami-Dade County): $277 for an officer-written red-light citation, per the Miami-Dade Clerk's pay-the-ticket list.
  • West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County): $264, per the Palm Beach County Clerk.
  • Fort Lauderdale (Broward County): at least $224, the state minimum. The Broward Clerk publishes no fine schedule, so Broward County costs on top are not shown here. Check your ticket.

Camera notices are $158 in all three cities.

What makes up a red-light citation total?

The $158 fine plus state costs:

  • Court cost, s.318.18(12)(a): $35
  • Additional court cost, s.318.18(12)(c): $2.50
  • Additional court cost, s.318.18(12)(d) (s.938.01): $3
  • Administrative fee, s.318.18(19): $12.50
  • Article V assessment, s.318.18(20): $10
  • Radio system surcharge, s.318.18(18): $3

Total state costs for a ch. 316 moving violation: $66 (s.318.18, verified Oct 25, 2026).

County costs come on top: Palm Beach totals run $40 above the state minimum and Miami-Dade $53.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a red-light camera ticket in Florida?

$158 as a notice of violation, with no points on your license (s.316.0083, s.318.18(16)). You can pay it, file an affidavit, or request a hearing within 60 days.

Do red-light camera tickets add points in Florida?

No. A camera notice of violation carries no points and no court costs at the notice stage.

What if I lose a red-light camera hearing?

The local hearing officer may add up to $250 in county or city costs on top of the $158 (s.316.0083(5)(e) and s.318.18(23)).

How much is a red-light ticket from an officer in Miami-Dade?

$277, per the Miami-Dade Clerk's pay-the-ticket list. Palm Beach County lists $264. The state minimum is $224 ($158 fine + $66 state costs).

Sources

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027 · Download CSV (fine totals) · Methodology

Not legal advice. The amount on your citation or clerk notice controls.