(1) If a person is found to have committed an infraction by the hearing official, he or she may appeal that finding to the circuit court. An appeal under this subsection shall not operate to stay the reporting requirements of s. 318.14(7) or to stay appropriate action by the department upon receipt of that report.
(2) The circuit court, upon application by the appellant, may:
(a) Order a stay of any action by the department during pendency of the appeal, but not to exceed a period of 60 days. A copy of the order shall be forwarded to the department.
(b) Deny the application.
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 334, ch. 95-148.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions
318.121 - Preemption of Additional Fees, Fines, Surcharges, and Costs.
318.1215 - Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act.
318.14 - Noncriminal Traffic Infractions; Exception; Procedures.
318.143 - Sanctions for Infractions by Minors.
318.1435 - Youthful Driver Monitoring Services.
318.1451 - Driver Improvement Schools.
318.15 - Failure to Comply With Civil Penalty or to Appear; Penalty.
318.16 - Appeals; Stay Orders; Procedures.
318.19 - Infractions Requiring a Mandatory Hearing.
318.20 - Notification; Duties of Department.
318.21 - Disposition of Civil Penalties by County Courts.
318.32 - Jurisdiction; Limitations.
318.325 - Jurisdiction and Procedure for Parking Infractions.