A Florida speeding ticket is usually a civil infraction for which points are assigned to your driving record and a penalty fee must be paid. If the speeding is of a more severe variety and/or results in an accident or injuries, than the speeding ticket becomes a criminal offense which much more serious consequences, including the possibility of jail time and a criminal charge. If you pay your speeding ticket in Florida, that is also an admission of guilt. Under Florida law, you may be eligible to take a driving course to get your ticket fine reduced and have the ticket dismissed from your record. You can exercise this option once every twelve months, and up to five times in your lifetime, otherwise you must pay the full penalty. You also have the option in Florida of fighting your ticket. Getting your ticket dropped or reduced is a major financial gain, as the average ticket in Florida can, when added with the insurance hikes you will face, cost you upwards of a thousand dollars over the course of several years.