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Speeding in a School Zone

Florida has very low speed limits for school perimeters and even several hundred feet outside of the school to protect their students and staff.  The speed limits of 10mph or 20mph can be so low that even a moment of distraction or confusion can easily cause a person to unintentionally “speed” in a school zone. While this may seem minor, the penalties for speeding at or near a school are nothing to take lightly.

A speeding ticket in a school zone is double that of a standard traffic citation. If you admit guilt, you will have points added to your license that could end in a suspension. With all these facts to consider, it’s important you seek trusted legal representation fast. Hiring an experienced traffic ticket attorney will give you a significant advantage when your’e contesting your ticket.

Ticket Attorney for Speeding in a School Zone in Palm Beach County, FL

If you received a speeding ticket for speeding in a school zone, we have the experience to defend your driving record. Our traffic ticket attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. represent clients throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County, in cities such as West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Hollywood. Call us to set up your first consultation free of charge.

For noncriminal infractions like speeding that do not involve a crash, we offer a money-back guarantee – no points, no school or your money back. Certain restrictions apply, and court costs and fees may apply, in addition to the attorney fee. Call us at (561) 557-8686 to learn more about your legal options and to speak to an attorney today.

Overview of Speeding in a School Zone Tickets in FL

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What is the Fine for Speeding in a School Zone in Florida?

Florida law indicates that the maximum a school can set its speed limit to is 20 miles-per-hour. When a person violates that law and speeds at as school’s premises it can result in an extremely costly ticket. In addition, law enforcement officers choose school zones as a prime spot to look for people breaking traffic rules. That means they will be quick to arrest you even if you are hardly speeding over the legal limit.

If you are ticketed for speeding in a speed zone, your fine will be one of the following:

  • 1 – 9 mph over the limit: $50
  • 10 – 14 mph over the limit: $200
  • 19 – 25 mph over the limit: $300
  • 20 – 29 mph over the limit: $350
  • 30 – 29 mph over limit: $500
  • 50 mph or more over the limit: $2,000

It’s important to understand that the fines above are for a first offense only. If this is your second ticket for speeding in a school zone, then you will automatically have at least a $1,000 fine and will be required to appear in court. If it’s your second offense of speeding at or over 50 mph in a school zone, then your fine could be up to $5,000.

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How Many Points Are Added to My License for Speeding in a School Zone in FL?

Fines aren’t the only consequence you may face for admitting guilt to speeding in a school zone. Florida automatically adds points to a person’s license if they are convicted of a moving or nonmoving violation. Each offense has a different point value that can be increased based on the circumstances of the citation.

If you have enough points on your license in a given period, then your driver’s license will automatically be suspended by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). In some cases, the suspension can last up to two years. If you are convicted of speeding in a speed zone, the following points will be added to your record:

  • 15 MPH or less over lawful or posted speed – 3 points
  • 16 MPH or more over lawful or posted speed – 4 points
  • Unlawful speed resulting in a crash – 6 points

For some violations, the offender can avoid having points added to their record if they complete certain conditions such as finishing a driver’s course. If this happens you will be asked to present your certificate to the county clerk by the deadline specified on your ticket. Once you do this you will have your points removed on your license.

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How Do I Know If I’m Driving Through a School Zone in Florida?

Since school zones are an enhanced penalty zone area the state of Florida has specific signage laws, so the area is easily identifiable. Florida Statute Section 316.1895(6) states the school must erect permanent signs to illustrate that they are a school zone. In. addition, the signs must indicate the speed limit and be the same size and color. It must be easily recognizable by drivers for the area to be considered a legal school zone.

Florida statues also establish that the lowered speed limit for school hours must be posted clearly for all drivers. They can use a flashing beacon or other automatic device that is activated manually as well to show when school zone hours are active. The flashing beacon standards must meet the requirements set by the Florida Department of Transportation. If there isn’t enough indication that you were in a school zone, then your attorney can utilize this information to fight your ticket.

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Additional Resources

Florida’s Laws for Speeding in a School Zone Visit the official website for the Florida Statutes and read more on what happens if you are caught speeding in a school zone. Read the statute that governs the rules for enforcement and special designations in school speed zones.

Traffic Ticket Options | Palm Beach County Clerk – Visit the official website for the Palm Beach County Clerk to learn more about their options for you to pay your ticket. Access the site to learn more about how to pay tickets online, by phone, mail and various payment plan options.

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Defense Lawyer for Speeding in a School Zone in Palm Beach County, FL

If you were charged with speeding in a designated school zone then contact an experienced traffic ticket attorney at Meltzer & Bell, P.A.. We represent clients on a variety of different speeding tickets in Palm Beach County, Florida. Our team has both prosecutorial and defense experience as well as a passion for what we do. Find the right attorney for you by calling Meltzer & Bell, P.A..

We represent clients throughout the Courthouses of Broward County and Palm Beach County, Florida, where we have experience in tackling every kind of traffic ticket. To schedule your free consultation regarding your circumstances, call (561) 557-8686 today. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. accepts clients in Broward County, Martin County, Miami-Dade County, St. Lucie County and Palm Beach County.

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Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and DUI (Second Offense w/in 5)
The Defendant was charged with Felony Possession of Controlled Substance, punishable by 5 years in prison, and Driving Under the Influence, a second DUI offense within five years of a prior DUI conviction which carries a mandatory jail sentence and a five-year driver’s license revocation. The Defendant’s vehicle was stopped by Officer Malave of the Sunrise Police Department for repeatedly stopping and starting his vehicle near an intersection and for violating a flashing yellow light by stopping and remaining stationary at the intersection. Officer Malave approached the vehicle and made contact with the Defendant. Upon making contact with the Defendant, the Officer noticed that the defendant had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech ; and the Defendant was incapable of formulating complete sentences. The Defendant would nod off in mid-sentence and was completely incoherent at times. After making those observations, Officer Malave, a female called for the assistance of two male officer’s due to the Defendant’s condition and physical size. The male officers loudly ordered the Defendant out of the car on multiple occasions, but the Defendant would not comply. The Officers attempted to forcibly remove the Defendant from the vehicle, but the Defendant resisted those efforts by bracing, pulling and stiffening his body so that the officers could not move him. The Defendant was slammed to the ground, which the officers took as a refusal to perform roadside exercises and then incorrectly read the Defendant implied consent, which only applies to breath tests. Officers noticed that there ere three cans of beer in the vehicle as well. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and was NOT taken to the Breath Testing Facility and DUI Room, but only the Broward County Main Jail. The Defendant was never asked to submit to a breath test. After the Defendant’s arrest, Officers discovered 27 pills located in a tackle box in the Defendant’s vehicle which ultimately were revealed to be anabolic steroids. Partner, Lawrence Meltzer of Meltzer & Bell prepared for trial. During preparation, the firm filed several Motions in Limine (Motions to Exclude Evidence) that asked the court to exclude any reference to roadside exercises or the Defendant’s alleged refusal top perform them as the Defendant was not offered the roadside exercises and, thus, never refused them. Additionally, the court was asked to exclude any mention of a refusal to submit to a breath test or failure to give on as, again, one was never offered. Finally, the court was asked to prohibit the State from discussing the anabolic steroids as such pills, although a controlled substance, are not those of an impairing or intoxicating nature. After receiving the Motion, the state conceded and was compelled to drop all DUI related charges. Meltzer & Bell was also able to have all felony drug charges dropped as well.
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Driving Under the Influence
The Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence. Officers of the Davie Police Department were alerted by a concerned citizen that our client was leaving The Billiard Club, a pool bar, in an extremely intoxicated state and about to drive. The Officer approached the vehicle as the car was in reverse, ordered the Defendant to stop the vehicle and conducted a wellness check and noticed the Defendant had bloodshot eyes, the odor of an alcoholic beverage, and extremely slurred speech. Based on those observations, the officer asked the Defendant to perform roadside sobriety exercises, to which the defendant refused. The Defendant was placed under arrest for DUI and was asked to submit to a breath test, but, again refused. Lawrence Meltzer of Meltzer and Bell began to prepare for trial and researched case law in an effort to suppress or throw out the stop of the Defendant’s vehicle and all evidence that followed the stop as being unconstitutional and based upon a lack of reasonable suspicion as the Defendant had done nothing to justify her vehicle being stopped. The firm and Mr. Meltzer researched a similar factual scenario in State v. Sliviak in which the stop was suppressed based upon a lack of reasonable suspicion of criminal activity in an almost identical situation. This case law was presented to the State prior to trial. Upon receiving it, the State agreed and dropped the DUI charge.
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REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING
The Defendant was observed by Officer Troy Murdock of the Coral Springs Police Department traveling 55 in a 40mph and weaving uncontrollably to the extent traffic began to slow in order to evade her. The officer activated his emergency lights in order to stop the Defendant, however, she did not until she was forced to because of a traffic backup at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Coral Springs Drive. Upon making contact with the Defendant, the officer noticed the defendant to have an extremely strong odor of an alcoholic beverage; that she could not handle or identify her vehicle documentation and that her speech was extremely slurred and that she was disoriented to the point where she was nodding off in front of the officer. When asked if she knew how fast she was moving the defendant responded by saying “I was doing 99.9”. The Defendant was asked to exit the vehicle and could not place the car in park. Upon exiting the vehicle, the Defendant almost fell into oncoming traffic and had to be saved by the officer. The Defendant could not maintain her balance and was disheveled in her appearance. The defendant refused to perform roadside exercises and later refused a breath test. The defendant had previously been arrested for DUI and previously had her licensed suspended for refusing a breath test and admitted to “having some vodkas”. Meltzer & Bell, once again, proceeded to trial. At trial, our attorneys were able to demonstrate that the officer was not truthful in his testimony through the use of photographs and google satellite photos, and based upon the testimony of the client.
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Result:  DUI Dismissed
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