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Definitions
of Major and Minor Violations
Serious
Speed:
Speeding
in excess of 15 mph
Minor
Violations:
Any
speed 15 mph or under the posted
limit
Failure to yield right of way at an
intersection or to a pedestrian
Improper turn
Disregarding traffic control signs
or devices
Passing a school bus improperly
Disobeying emergency vehicle
regulations
Disobeying police/fire dept.
instructions
Failure to stop at railroad
crossings
Parking on highway
Failure to use due care
Failure to keep in proper lane
Failure to dim lights
Following too closely
Improper backing
Improper passing
Negligent driving
careless or improper driving
crossing private property to avoid a
traffic light
Driving too fast for conditions
Driving on the wrong side of the
road
Major
Violations:
Hit and Run
Driving while under the influence of
drugs or intoxicants
Open container, passenger or
operator
Failure to submit to a chemical test
Racing or reckless driving
Driving
during suspension/revocation
Felony involvement with an
automobile
Fleeing or attempting to allude a
police officer arising out of the
operation of a motor vehicle
Making a false accident report
Failure to stop and render aid
involving injuries
Leaving the scene of an accident
before the police arrive/hit and run
Racing on a public trafficway
Reckless driving
Willfully failing or refusing to
comply with any lawful order or
directions of any police officer or
member of the fire department
Obstructing an officer in violation
of Statute 316.545(1). (Will display
on MVR as Resisting officer with
violence or Resisting officer
without violence.
Non-Chargeable
Violations:
No/Improper
child restraint or device
Defective vehicle equipment
Disobeyed car pool lane sign
Loud soundmaking
Expired tags
Closed license suspension due to
points
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