Florida's #1 Traffic Violation: Speeding, Not Seatbelts

According to FLHSMV (Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) data, speeding is consistently the #1 citation—not seatbelt violations.

Top Citations (Typical Annual Ranking)

1. Speeding
2. Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
3. Careless Driving
4. Improper Turn / Lane Change
5. Red Light / Stop Sign
6. ...Seatbelt (FS 316.614) usually ranks lower (top 10–15).

Why the Misconception?

• High-profile "Click It or Ticket" campaigns create visibility.
• Seatbelt use in FL is ~90% (national ~92%)—so violations are *detected* less often than speeding.
• Primary enforcement (since 2009) means officers *can* stop solely for belt, but speeding generates more stops.

Check latest FLHSMV Traffic Citation Reports for current year.