Tampa camera ticket, but you weren’t driving.
Tampa’s “Stop on Red” program runs red-light cameras, with school-zone speed cameras added statewide. If someone else was driving, Florida lets you file a sworn affidavit within 30 days.
Does the form work in Tampa?
Tampa’s red-light program is run under Florida’s statewide Mark Wandall Act. Within 30 days of the notice of violation, the registered owner can file a sworn affidavit naming the person who had the vehicle (with their name, address, and date of birth), or report it sold or stolen. Filing a knowingly false affidavit is a misdemeanor, so it must be accurate. Note Florida’s red-light program is under active litigation, but tickets remain enforceable — confirm current status with the city.
Florida uses one statewide statute. The registered owner can file an affidavit within 30 days naming the person who had the vehicle (name, address, date of birth), or report it sold or stolen. Filing a knowingly false affidavit is a misdemeanor. Note: Florida’s red-light program is the subject of ongoing litigation, but tickets remain active — always confirm current status with your court.
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 316.0083 (Mark Wandall Act) · last verified June 2026. Confirm with your court before filing.
How to file in Tampa
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Make sure it’s true.Someone other than you, or a co-owner, genuinely had the car. The form is sworn, so this part isn’t flexible.
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File before the deadline.Submit by affidavit with the driver’s name, address, and date of birth, within 30 days of the notice of violation.
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Let the court decide.They cancel the ticket or set a hearing. Either way it stays civil: no points, no hit to your record.
The court reviews your declaration — usually within a couple of weeks. You’ll get a decision by mail or email: the ticket is canceled, or a hearing is set. Don’t pay the fine while you wait — paying can withdraw the declaration. Heard nothing by the follow-up date? Call the court and confirm they received it.
Tampa camera tickets: FAQ
If someone else was driving, can I get out of a Tampa camera ticket?
Yes. Florida lets the registered owner file an affidavit (Fla. Stat. § 316.0083 (Mark Wandall Act)) stating you weren’t the driver, naming the person who actually had the vehicle. A valid one can cancel the ticket. It must be true — it’s sworn under penalty of perjury.
How do I fight a traffic camera ticket in Tampa?
If someone else was driving, file an affidavit (Fla. Stat. § 316.0083 (Mark Wandall Act)) — follow the steps above. If it was you, request a hearing to contest the citation itself. Either way these are civil tickets, so no license points.
What is the affidavit in Florida?
It’s a sworn statement to the court that the vehicle was in someone else’s control at the time of the camera infraction. File it by affidavit with the driver’s name, address, and date of birth, within 30 days of the notice of violation.
Do camera tickets in Tampa put points on my license?
No. Automated red-light and speed camera citations in Florida are civil — they don’t add points to your driving record. Don’t pay the fine before filing, though — paying usually withdraws your right to declare.
Do I have to name who was driving in Florida?
Yes — Florida’s process requires you to identify the actual driver for liability to transfer to them. (Some states, like Washington and Oregon, don’t require this; Florida does.)
This is a statement under penalty of perjury. If it was genuinely someone else, use the remedy without hesitation. If it was you, just pay it or ask for a hearing — a false oath is never worth it.
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