Florida Rules of Traffic Court
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6.150. Witnesses
(a) Procedure. The procedure prescribed by law
in civil and criminal cases concerning the attendance
and testimony of witnesses, the administration
of
oaths and affirmations, and proceedings to enforce
the remedies and protect the rights of the parties shall
govern traffic cases as far as they are applicable unless
provided otherwise
by these rules or by the law. Payment
of witness fees and costs of serving witnesses in
civil traffic cases shall be made in the same manner as
in a criminal traffic case.
(b) Use of Affidavits. A defendant in a civil infraction
case may offer evidence of other witnesses
through use of one or more affidavits. The affidavits
shall be considered by the court only as to the facts
therein that are based on the personal knowledge and
observation of the affiant as to relevant material facts.
However, the affidavits shall not be admissible for the
purpose of establishing character or reputation.
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