Find Boynton Beach Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Boynton Beach go through the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. Boynton Beach has about 80,000 residents and sits in the central part of Palm Beach County along the coast. The city is sandwiched between Delray Beach to the south and Lake Worth Beach to the north. All traffic citations issued within Boynton Beach city limits end up at the Palm Beach Clerk for processing, no matter which law enforcement agency wrote the ticket.
Boynton Beach Quick Facts
Palm Beach Clerk Handles Boynton Beach Tickets
The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller manages all traffic ticket records in Boynton Beach. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days from the issue date. That gives you time to pay the fine, elect traffic school, or request a hearing. The clock starts on the date the officer writes the ticket.
The main Palm Beach Clerk office is at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The South County Courthouse in Delray Beach is closer for most Boynton Beach residents. Both locations handle traffic ticket services including payments, traffic school elections, and hearing requests. Citations come from the Boynton Beach Police Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol.
| 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 staff can look up your ticket, tell you the amount owed, and process your request on the spot.
Paying a Boynton Beach Traffic Ticket
Paying the fine closes your case. 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 and surcharges. 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.
You can pay online at mypalmbeachclerk.com or through the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Pick Palm Beach County from the list. Card payments include a processing fee. Mail a check or money order to 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. In person, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach is the nearest option for most Boynton Beach residents.
If you need more time, ask about payment plans at any clerk office. You must go in person and bring your ID. Missing plan payments can make the full balance come due right away.
Boynton Beach Citation Response Options
Three choices are available after a Boynton Beach traffic ticket. Each leads to a different outcome on your driving record.
Paying the fine is the simplest. Quick, but it means you plead guilty. Points land on your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points but still need to be paid within 30 days. The total due is on the back of the citation.
Contesting the ticket is your second option. Contact the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. The court sets a date and you and the officer both appear. If found guilty, the fine can reach $500 for most violations. School zone and construction zone tickets can go to $1,000. You can also submit a written statement before the hearing if you prefer.
Traffic school is the third path. It gives you a fine reduction and keeps points off your record. More on that in the next section.
Traffic School for Boynton Beach Drivers
Boynton Beach drivers can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to avoid points on their license. You get an 18% reduction in the fine amount. The Palm Beach Clerk withholds adjudication, meaning no conviction goes on your record. Contact the clerk within 30 days of the citation date to elect this option. Then complete the course within 90 days of the violation date.
Not all drivers qualify. CDL holders cannot use traffic school. Tickets for going 30 mph or more over the speed limit are not eligible. You can elect this option five times in your lifetime and only once per 12-month period. If you do not finish the course on time, you face the full fine, a late fee, and points on your record. A license suspension may follow. Find approved course providers at the FLHSMV approved schools page.
After finishing the course, verify the Palm Beach Clerk received your certificate. Call 561-355-2996 to check. Do not rely on the school to send it for you.
License Suspension Risks
Not responding to a Boynton Beach traffic ticket leads to serious trouble. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day deadline triggers a $16 late fee. If 180 days go by with no action, the Palm Beach Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Clearing it requires paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge. The suspension stays on your record for seven years.
Points from Boynton Beach tickets add up with points from other Florida cities and counties. Twelve points in 12 months results in a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months means 3 months. Twenty-four points in 36 months gets a full year. Check your current point total at the MyDMV Portal.
Looking Up Boynton Beach Traffic Records Online
The Palm Beach Clerk website lets you search Boynton Beach traffic ticket records. Visit mypalmbeachclerk.com and use the case search tools. You can search by citation number or by name. The system shows the fine amount, due date, and case status. New citations typically take a few business days to appear in the system.
The Boynton Beach Police Department patrols local roads including Boynton Beach Boulevard, Congress Avenue, Federal Highway, and Gateway Boulevard. They use the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation form. I-95 runs through the western part of the city, and FHP troopers are active there. All citations go to the Palm Beach Clerk regardless of the issuing agency. Visit the city website at boynton-beach.org for local government info. Direct all traffic ticket questions to the clerk office.
The PayFLClerk statewide portal connects Boynton Beach residents to the Palm Beach County payment system for traffic ticket processing.
This statewide resource lets you pay your Boynton Beach traffic ticket online by selecting Palm Beach County from the list of participating clerks.
Palm Beach County Traffic Ticket Records
Boynton Beach 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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