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Florida Rules of Traffic Court – 2026

The Florida Rules of Traffic Court govern criminal traffic offenses and civil traffic infractions in Florida courts. Includes plain-English summaries and committee notes.

Browse all 43 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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Part I: Scope, Purpose, and Construction Part II: General Provisions Part III: Criminal Offenses Part IV: Traffic Infractions

Part I: Scope, Purpose, and Construction

Rule 6.010 Scope Rule 6.020 Purpose and Construction

Part II: General Provisions

Rule 6.040 Definitions Rule 6.090 Direct and Indirect Criminal Contempt Rule 6.100 Traffic Violations Bureau Rule 6.110 Driver Improvement, Student Traffic Safety Council, and Substance Abuse Education Courses Rule 6.130 Case Consolidation Rule 6.150 Witnesses

Part III: Criminal Offenses

Rule 6.160 Practice as in Criminal Rules Rule 6.165 Complaint; Summons; Form; Use Rule 6.200 Pleas and Affidavits of Defense Rule 6.290 Withholding Adjudication Prohibited Rule 6.291 Procedures on Withheld Adjudication in Driving While License Suspended; Costs and Enlargement of Time to Comply; Record of Convictions Rule 6.310 Lesser Included Offenses

Part IV: Traffic Infractions

Rule 6.320 Complaint; Summons; Forms; Use Rule 6.325 Speedy Trial: Infractions Only Rule 6.330 Election to Attend a Driver Improvement Course Rule 6.340 Affidavit of Defense or Admission and Waiver of Appearance Rule 6.350 Computation of Time Rule 6.360 Enlargement of Time Rule 6.380 Nonverification of Pleadings Rule 6.400 Clerk to Prepare and Send Reports Rule 6.445 Discovery: Infractions Only Rule 6.450 Order of Hearing Rule 6.455 Amendments and Voluntary Dismissals by Issuing Officers Rule 6.460 Evidence Rule 6.470 Costs Rule 6.480 Payment of Penalty Imposed Rule 6.490 Correction and Reduction of Penalty Rule 6.500 Entry of Disposition Rule 6.510 Determination That Infraction Was Not Committed; Bond Refunded Rule 6.520 Effect of Granting New Hearing Rule 6.530 Imposition of Penalty Before or After Motion Filed Rule 6.540 Time for and Method of Making Motions; Procedure Rule 6.550 Official May Grant New Hearing Rule 6.560 Conviction of Traffic Infraction Rule 6.570 Reporting Action Requiring Suspension of Driver License Rule 6.575 Retention of Case Files Rule 6.590 Failure to Complete Driver Improvement Course; Reinstatement of Driver License Rule 6.600 Failure to Appear or Pay Civil Penalty; Reinstatement of Driver License Rule 6.610 Failure to Satisfy Penalty Imposed After a Hearing; Reinstatement of Driver License Rule 6.620 Failure to Appear for Mandatory Hearing; Reinstatement of Driver License Rule 6.630 Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Program; Traffic Hearing Officers

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Florida Rules of Traffic Court cover?
These rules govern how traffic cases are handled in Florida courts, covering both criminal traffic offenses (such as reckless driving) and civil traffic infractions (such as speeding tickets). They set out procedures for hearings, trials, appeals, and other court processes specific to traffic matters. If you have a Florida traffic case, these are the rules that shape how it moves through the court system.
How are the Florida Rules of Traffic Court different from other Florida court rules?
Florida has several sets of court rules, each tailored to a specific type of case, and the Traffic Court rules apply only to traffic offenses and infractions rather than general civil or criminal matters. They work alongside the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure for criminal traffic offenses, but they stand on their own for civil infractions, which follow a separate, simplified process. Think of them as a specialized layer of procedure that addresses the unique features of traffic cases in Florida courts.
Where in these 43 rules can I find information about contesting a traffic citation?
Rules covering hearings and trials are the best starting point if you want to understand how to challenge a traffic citation in Florida. The rules address the rights of defendants in both criminal and civil traffic proceedings, including how hearings are requested and conducted. Reading through the plain-English summaries on each rule page can help you quickly spot the sections most relevant to your situation.