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Florida Drivers Must Slow Down, Or Face Stiffer Fines

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The Associated Press

Published: February 4, 2009

OCALA, Fla. - Drivers in Florida are being warned to slow down or pay up - speeding fines have been increased as the state tries to close a budget gap.

Driving 10 to 14 mph over the speed limit now costs a minimum of $191; up to 19 mph over the limit is a minimum of $241; and up to 29 mph over the limit is a minimum of $266. Blow through a school zone, and expect to shell out $366.

Other traffic fines have gone up $10. The new fines took effect Sunday. Counties also can add discretionary fees.

Gov. Charlie Crist last week signed into law $2.5 billion in spending cuts, trust fund raids, money shifts and traffic fine increases. The current budget, which runs through June 30, is now down to about $65 billion.

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