“(d) The point system shall have as its basic element a graduated scale of points assigning relative values to convictions of the following violations:
1. Reckless driving, willful and wanton–4 points.
2. Leaving the scene of a crash resulting in property damage of more than $50–6 points.
3. Unlawful speed resulting in a crash–6 points.
4. Passing a stopped school bus–4 points.
5. Unlawful speed:a. Not in excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed–3 points.
b. In excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed–4 points.6. A violation of a traffic control signal device as provided in s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.075(1)(c)1.–4 points.
7. All other moving violations (including parking on a highway outside the limits of a municipality)–3 points. However, no points shall be imposed for a violation of s. 316.0741 or s. 316.2065(12).
8. Any moving violation covered above, excluding unlawful speed, resulting in a crash–4 points.
9. Any conviction under s. 403.413(6)(b)–3 points.
10. Any conviction under s. 316.0775(2)–4 points.
Once you accumulate a certain amount of points on your Florida Driver’s License within a time period, your Florida Driver’s License will be Suspended by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Therefore, it is extremely important to contact a Criminal Lawyer to discuss your Florida driving record. The advice and counsel of a Defense Lawyer could prove to be invaluable in your case. It could be the difference between having a Florida Driver’s License or not. So, do not hesitate, contact a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer today!