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Speed Zones

Florida has implemented speed limits to deter drivers from high speeds since it increases the risk of serious accidents. These laws are designed to protect the general public by harshly punishing traffic offenders who speed unnecessarily. Some public areas in Florida are known as “speed zones” and if a person is caught speeding there, they will face enhanced penalties.

Speeding in a speed zone will mean increased ticket costs because the state of Florida considers the zone to be a high-risk area for accidents. A few examples of speed zones include school perimeters or the area around a construction zone. If you or someone you know has recently been ticketed in a school zone, then it’s within your best interest to gain legal representation.

Traffic Lawyer for Speeding in a Speed Zone in West Palm Beach, FL

A civil citation can be expensive and mean points have been added to your license. With enough points, you could have your driver’s license suspended as a result of speeding. To contest your ticket, we suggest you contact experienced legal counsel. Such as the experienced and skilled traffic ticket attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A..

Meltzer & Bell, P.A. will advocate for you and contest your ticket. Don’t admit guilt and add unneeded points to your license. Call our traffic defense lawyers at (561) 557-8686 to set up your first consultation free of charge. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. accepts clients throughout the greater Palm Beach County area including West Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton and Jupiter.

Overview of Speed Zones in FL

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What Does Florida Constitute as a Speed Zone?

Florida legislators passed harsh speeding laws to reduce the probability of severe crashes on road and highways. Some public areas are considered to be considerably more vulnerable due to the demographic population that visits it frequently or it’s too close to a pedestrian. The penalties for speeding in a speed zone are much more enhanced. The majority of speed zones under Florida law are related to childcare facilities to reduce crashes involving minors.

In Florida, you could receive enhanced fines for speeding in a:

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What Are the Penalties for Speeding in a Florida Speed Zone?

Law enforcement officers have the right to legally cite you if they find you speeding. If the violation occurs within a speed zone, then you will have your minimum and maximum fine limits increased. The fine amounts for a standard speeding citation are already costly. Listed below are the fine amounts a person is required to pay if they speeding not in a zone.

  • 1-5 mph -Warning
  • 6-9 mph – $25
  • 10-14 mph -$100
  • 15-19 mph -$150
  • 20-29 mph.-$175
  • 30 mph and above -$250

The citation amount for speeding in a speed zone is determine on where the violation occurred. In a school zone, you will be legally fine for $50 for simply going over the speed limit up by 5 mph. If you are found speeding over 5 mph in a school zone, then your fine will be double of the amount listed above. For example, if you are caught speeding 10 mph in a school zone you will face a ticket up to $200 rather than $100.

If you’re cited for speeding in a construction zone, then the fine will be double the amount of a standard speeding citation. So, if you sped up to 15 mph in a construction zone then you’ll face a ticket of up to $300. It’s important to understand your fine will only be doubled for speeding in a speed zone if construction personnel or operating equipment for the project can be found present on the road.

Speeding where an electronic or manual toll will mean an enhanced fine as well. Your citation for speeding in a toll zone will result in being double the amount of a standard speeding ticket. For the toll to be considered a speed zone, there must be a traffic control device stating a warning that speeding fines will be doubled by a governmental entity or authority.

If you’re found speeding in an enhanced penalty zones, then your citation will have an extra $50 added. For example, if you are speeding 15 mph over the limit, then you will fine be fined up to $150.

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What Are Reasons Why People Speed?

It’s normally unintentional when a person is caught speeding. Often people speed subconsciously as a reaction to their environment or a variety of factors. Some reasons why a person may feel compelled to speed include, but are not limited to:

  • Shoulder width and condition
  • Pavement type and condition
  • Speed traveled for previous 5 or 10 miles
  • Personality of driver
  • Speed of other vehicles
  • Emotional condition of driver
  • Driver skill
  • Presence and/or history of enforcement
  • Length of Trip
  • Time of Day Purpose of trip
  • Drive late or on time
  • Condition of vehicle
  • Weather
  • Type of vehicle
  • Vehicle parking
  • Lane width
  • Traffic volume
  • Ambient light
  • Familiarity of driver with the road
  • Pavement wetness
  • Adjacent land use and development
  • Pavement roughness
  • Urgency of trip

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Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions – Visit the official website for Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) to learn more information about speed zones. Access the site to learn the purpose of a speed limit, how speed limits are set and how the State Highway Department reviews a new speed limit.

Speeding Laws in Florida – Visit the official website for the Florida Statutes to learn more about speeding violation laws and penalties in Florida. Access the site to learn the various fines for speeding, defenses for fines and other related traffic violations.

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Speeding Defense Attorney in Palm Beach County, FL

If you or someone you know has been ticketed for speeding in a speed zone, then it’s imperative you seek trusted counsel. You don’t have to admit guilt and have unneeded points on your license. You can fight back against your ticket with counsel from the citation defense attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A.. Contact us now to start building your defense as soon as possible.

Get in contact with us at (561) 557-8686 to set up your first consultation free. We will set up your first consultation and discuss all your available legal options. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. represents people throughout the greater Palm Beach County area and surrounding counties such as Martin County, Broward County and St. Lucie 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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Result:  Not Guilty
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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Result:  Charges Dropped
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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