Florida seatbelt ticket cost (2026): seatbelt and child seat fines
A Florida seatbelt ticket is a $30 nonmoving fine: $116 in total in Palm Beach County and $129 in Miami-Dade County, per the clerks. A child-restraint violation is a moving violation: $166 in Palm Beach and $179 in Miami-Dade (s.316.614, s.316.613(5), s.318.18; 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.
- Seatbelt, Miami-Dade
- $129
- Seatbelt, Palm Beach
- $116
- Child restraint, Miami-Dade
- $179
- With Miami-Dade C.R.O.P. course
- $126
How much is a seatbelt ticket in Florida?
Not wearing a seatbelt is a nonmoving violation (s.316.614(8)). A child-restraint violation is a moving violation with 3 points (s.316.613(5)).
| Violation | Base fine | State minimum | Palm Beach County West Palm Beach | Miami-Dade County Miami | Broward County Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatbelt violation (nonmoving) | $30 | $76 | $116 | $129 | $76 + county costs |
| Child restraint violation (moving) | $60 | $126 | $166 | $179 | $126 + 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.
How much is a seatbelt ticket in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?
- Miami (Miami-Dade County): $129 for a seatbelt ticket, per the Miami-Dade Clerk's pay-the-ticket list.
- West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County): $116, per the Palm Beach County Clerk.
- Fort Lauderdale (Broward County): at least $76, the state minimum. The Broward Clerk publishes no fine schedule, so Broward County costs on top are not shown here. Check your ticket.
Can I lower a child-restraint ticket in Miami-Dade?
Yes. Miami-Dade's C.R.O.P. (Child Restraint Offender's Program) course cuts the child-restraint penalty to $126 with no points. You can use it once in a lifetime. Source: Miami-Dade Clerk, civil traffic infractions ("Reduced fine if attend Child Restraint Offender's Program - $126"), verified Oct 25, 2026. State law lets a court allow an approved child restraint safety program in place of the s.318.18 penalty and points (s.316.613(5)).
What makes up a seatbelt ticket total?
The $30 fine plus the nonmoving state costs:
- Court cost, s.318.18(12)(a): $18
- 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
Total state costs for a nonmoving violation: $46 (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 seatbelt ticket in Florida?
$116 in Palm Beach County and $129 in Miami-Dade County, per the clerks. The fine is $30 (nonmoving) and state costs add $46, so the minimum is $76.
How much is a car seat ticket in Florida?
A child-restraint violation is a moving violation: $166 in Palm Beach County and $179 in Miami-Dade County, per the clerks. In Miami-Dade, the C.R.O.P. course cuts the penalty to $126 with no points, once in a lifetime.
Sources
- Section 316.614, Florida Statutes (2026): safety belts (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Section 316.613, Florida Statutes (2026): child restraint requirements (subsection (5): moving violation, 3 points, safety-program option) (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Section 318.18, Florida Statutes (2026): amount of penalties, court costs and fees (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Palm Beach County Clerk: traffic violation fees (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Miami-Dade Clerk: civil traffic infractions (pay-the-ticket list: "Total payment includes fine, court costs and fees") (verified Oct 25, 2026)
- Broward County Clerk: Traffic and Misdemeanor (no fine schedule published) (verified Oct 25, 2026)
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.