Boca Raton Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records in Boca Raton go through the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. Boca Raton sits at the southern end of Palm Beach County with about 100,000 residents. The city borders Broward County to the south, which sometimes confuses drivers about which clerk handles their ticket. If a citation was issued within Boca Raton city limits, it goes to the Palm Beach County Clerk. You have 30 days to respond. That means paying, choosing traffic school, or asking for a court date.
Boca Raton Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Clerk Handles Boca Raton Tickets
The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller manages every traffic ticket record for Boca Raton. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the date on your citation to respond. The main clerk office is in West Palm Beach, but the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach serves Boca Raton area residents and is closer for most people in the city.
Citations come from the Boca Raton Police Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol. I-95 and the Florida Turnpike both run through the area, and FHP troopers are active on both. No matter which agency wrote the ticket, all citations end up at the Palm Beach Clerk for processing.
| Clerk Office | Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Main Office | 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| South County | South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
| Phone | 561-355-2996 |
| Website | mypalmbeachclerk.com |
Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Bring your citation and a photo ID. The Boca Raton city website at myboca.us has info on local government services but does not handle traffic tickets. All ticket matters go through the county clerk.
Paying a Boca Raton Traffic Ticket
Paying the fine is the simplest way to resolve a Boca Raton traffic ticket. It counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation costs $60 before court costs. Nonmoving violations start at $30. Speeding fines are set by how much you exceeded the limit: $25 for 6 to 9 mph over, $100 for 10 to 14, $150 for 15 to 19, $175 for 20 to 29, and $250 for 30 or more. Fines double in school zones and construction zones.
Online payment is available at mypalmbeachclerk.com or through the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Select Palm Beach County from the list. Card payments carry a processing fee. Mail a check or money order to the clerk at 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. In person, visit the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach or the main office in West Palm Beach.
If you cannot pay everything at once, ask about a payment plan at any clerk office. You will need to go in person and bring your ID.
Boca Raton Citation Response Options
After getting a traffic ticket in Boca Raton, you have three choices. Each leads to a different outcome on your record.
Paying the fine wraps things up fast. Points get added to your license for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets have no points but must still be paid within 30 days. The total due is on the back of the citation.
You can contest the ticket. Contact the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. Show up in court and present your case. The officer must appear too. If found guilty, fines can reach $500 for most violations. School zone tickets can go up to $1,000. You also have the option to mail in a written declaration to the court before your hearing date.
Traffic school is the third choice and the most popular one for first-time offenders. It keeps points off your record and reduces the fine. Details are below.
Traffic School for Boca Raton Drivers
Boca Raton drivers can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to avoid points. You get an 18% reduction in the fine. The clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction appears on your record. You must contact the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days of the citation date to elect this option. Then finish the course within 90 days of the violation date.
Several restrictions apply. You can use traffic school only five times in your lifetime. It is limited to once per 12-month period. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the speed limit cannot use this option. If you do not finish on time, you owe the full fine and points go on your record. Find approved course providers at the FLHSMV approved schools page.
After you complete the course, confirm the Palm Beach Clerk received your certificate. Call 561-355-2996 to check the status.
License Suspension for Unpaid Tickets
Ignoring a Boca Raton traffic ticket puts your license at risk. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day deadline adds a $16 late fee. Go past 180 days without any response, and the Palm Beach Clerk reports you to the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Clearing it means paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 state reinstatement charge. The suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from Boca Raton tickets combine with points from other Florida cities. Twelve points within 12 months leads to a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months gets a 3-month suspension. Twenty-four points in 36 months means a full year. You can check your point total through the MyDMV Portal.
Looking Up Boca Raton Traffic Records Online
The Palm Beach Clerk's website allows you to search Boca Raton traffic ticket records online. Go to mypalmbeachclerk.com and use the case search feature. You can look up tickets by citation number or by name. The system shows your fine amount, due date, and current case status. New tickets typically take a few business days to appear in the system after they are issued.
The Boca Raton Police Department patrols local roads including Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, Federal Highway, and Military Trail. They use the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation form for all stops. But all questions about payment, hearings, and traffic records should go to the Palm Beach Clerk, not the police department.
The Boca Raton city website provides local government services and information for residents.
While traffic ticket records are managed by the Palm Beach County Clerk, the Boca Raton city website offers police contact info and community resources.
Palm Beach County Traffic Ticket Records
Boca Raton is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller handles all traffic citations for the city and the rest of the county. For full details on all court locations, fee schedules, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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