Florida speeding ticket cost (2026): fines by mph over, by county
A Florida speeding ticket for 10–14 mph over costs $206 in Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach) and $219 in Miami-Dade County (Miami), per each clerk's published schedule. The state minimum is $166: the $100 fine plus $66 in state court costs and fees (s.318.18, Florida Statutes; 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.
- 10–14 mph over, Miami-Dade
- $219
- 10–14 mph over, Palm Beach
- $206
- State minimum, 10–14 over
- $166
- Paid after 30 days
- +$16
How much is a speeding ticket in Florida?
Florida sets the fine by how far over the limit you were (s.318.18(3)(b)). Every ticket then adds $66 in state costs, and the county adds its own costs on top.
| Speed over the limit | Base fine | State minimum | Palm Beach County West Palm Beach | Miami-Dade County Miami | Broward County Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 mph over | Warning | — | — | — | — |
| 6–9 mph over | $25 | $91 | $131 | $144 | $91 + county costs |
| 10–14 mph over | $100 | $166 | $206 | $219 | $166 + county costs |
| 15–19 mph over | $150 | $216 | $256 | $269 | $216 + county costs |
| 20–29 mph over | $175 | $241 | $281 | $294 | $241 + county costs |
| 30+ mph over | $250 | $316 | $356* | $369 | $316 + 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. * unless a court appearance is required. Verified Oct 25, 2026.
How much is a speeding ticket in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?
For 10–14 mph over, the most common band:
- Miami (Miami-Dade County): $219 for 10–14 mph over, per the Miami-Dade Clerk's pay-the-ticket list.
- West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County): $206, per the Palm Beach County Clerk.
- Fort Lauderdale (Broward County): at least $166, the state minimum. The Broward Clerk publishes no fine schedule, so Broward County costs on top are not shown here. Check your ticket.
What makes up a speeding ticket total?
Base fine + state costs + county costs. The state costs for a moving violation under chapter 316 are:
- 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 last. Palm Beach totals run $40 above the state minimum and Miami-Dade totals $53 above it on every line we checked. Neither clerk breaks that part down, so we show only the totals.
What makes a Florida speeding fine bigger?
- School zones and construction zones with workers present double the fine (s.318.18(3)(c), (e)). See school-zone speeding.
- Toll-zone speeding doubles the fine (s.318.18(3)(h)).
- Enhanced penalty zones add $50 to the table fine (s.318.18(3)(f)).
- A 2nd 30+ mph conviction within 12 months doubles the fine (s.318.18(3)(i)).
- Paying late: +$16 after 30 days (s.318.18(8)(a)).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket for 10 over in Florida?
10–14 mph over is $206 in Palm Beach County and $219 in Miami-Dade County, per the clerks' schedules. The state minimum is $166 ($100 fine + $66 state costs). Broward publishes no schedule, so check your ticket.
How much is a ticket for 15 over in Florida?
15–19 mph over is $256 in Palm Beach County and $269 in Miami-Dade County. The fine is $150; with $66 in state costs the minimum is $216.
Is 5 over a ticket in Florida?
Going 1–5 mph over the limit gets a warning under s.318.18(3)(b). In a school zone, though, even 1–5 mph over is a $50 fine.
How much is a 30 over speeding ticket in Florida?
$356 in Palm Beach County (unless a court appearance is required) and $369 in Miami-Dade County. The fine is $250, and a 2nd 30+ mph conviction within 12 months doubles it (s.318.18(3)(i)).
What happens if I pay a Florida speeding ticket late?
A $16 late fee is added after 30 days (s.318.18(8)(a)). Palm Beach and Miami-Dade both list it.
Sources
- 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.