Florida § 318.19 - Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing.
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§ 318.19. Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing.
Any person cited for the infractions listed in this section shall not have the provisions of s. 318.14(2), (4), and (9) available to him or her but must appear before the designated official at the time and location of the scheduled hearing: (1) Any infraction which results in a crash that causes the death of another; (2) Any infraction which results in a crash that causes “serious bodily injury” of another as defined in s. 316.1933(1); (3) Any infraction of s. 316.172(1)(b); (4) Any infraction of s. 316.520(1) or (2); (5) Any infraction of s. 316.183(2), s. 316.187, or s. 316.189 of exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more; or (6) Any infraction of s. 316.1926(2).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 318.19
What does Florida Statutes § 318.19 cover?
Section 318.19 ("Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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