Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

I was pulled over in Seminole County fl. I received a ticket for violation of traffic control device 316.074(1) 81 mph in a 65 mph zone at 517 ft with stalker laser. I explained to the officer that I had only momentarily sped up to avoid a dangerous situation, when he spotted me. I was in a cluster of cars, there was a person tailgating me very closely because the car in the middle lane was going very slow. (On his cell phone) . I am 51 years old, never had a ticket in my life. I am very frustrated because I only sped up for that short period of time because I was very nervous being tailgated. The officer could not have cared less. He said "So thats an excuse for breaking the law" Any advise?


Asked on 1/28/14, 5:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

While the officer could certainly have been nicer about it, unfortunately that is not an excuse. You have two options: elect the school to keep the points off, or hire an attorney in the Seminole county area.

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Answered on 1/28/14, 7:08 am


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