Minor traffic offenses generally result in the driver receiving a ticket on which an accompanying fine is noted. Once the fine is paid and any applicable points are added to their driver’s license pursuant to Fla. Stat. §322.27, the matter is essentially concluded. However, criminal traffic violations such as those listed above involve court appearances and actual pleas of guilty, no contest or not guilty on charges which may be misdemeanors or felonies in nature depending on the facts at issue.