Questions About Citations
To find out the name of an officer that issued a citation, contact our Records Section, 321-264-7800, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Contact the Clerk of Courts, 321-264-5350, regarding the fine amount.
Child Restraint Law
Children five years of age or younger are required to be secured by a properly used, crash tested, Federally approved child restraint device. Children aged through three must use a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacture’s integrated child seat. Children aged four through five can use a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt.
Motorcycle Helmet Law
A person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
Moped Helmet Law
A person under 16 years of age may not operate or ride upon a moped unless the person is properly wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head which complies with the Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218 promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.
Seat Belt Law
To operate a motor vehicle in this state each passenger of the vehicle under the age of 18 years must be restrained by a safety belt or a child restraint device. It is unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older to be a passenger in the front seat of a motor vehicle unless such person is restrained by a safety belt when the vehicle is in motion.