You are lucky. Up until a few years ago, if you had a foreign license in Florida, you were taken to see the judge immediately rather than issued a "notice to appear" (ticket). Be forewarned, if you return any time soon and get "busted" again, and have not answered or appeared, you will be arrested and taken to the jailhouse, 'cuffs and all. One phone call to the lawyer allowed. Know anyone that can bring you a ham sandwich while you sit behind bars? If you were driving a rental car at the time of infraction, it is likely that the unpaid citation will be added to your credit card.