Speeding 15 MPH or less over limit
Florida Statute § 316.183 / 316.189
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Establish the vehicle's speed and the lawful limit in effect at that location and time; this entry covers an excess of 15 mph or less. Record the measurement method, speed, posted/statutory limit, and any active school or work zone. A 1–5 mph excess generally carries a warning under §318.18 outside the specified school/construction exceptions; it is not the same penalty band as 6–15 mph. Even below a maximum, speed may be unlawful for actual hazards under §316.183.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Speed
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 3
- Fine / Penalty
- Speeding schedule under §318.18; amount varies by MPH over limit + court costs
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.