Access Daytona Beach Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Daytona Beach are processed by the Volusia County Clerk of Courts. The city has about 75,000 residents and sits along the Atlantic coast in central Florida. Daytona Beach sees a lot of traffic, especially during events like Bike Week and the Daytona 500. The Daytona Beach Police Department writes most local citations, and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and FHP are active on the highways. All tickets go to the Volusia Clerk for payment and case handling.
Daytona Beach Quick Facts
Volusia County Clerk Manages Daytona Beach Tickets
The Volusia County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for Daytona Beach. The Daytona Beach courthouse is in the heart of the city, making in-person visits straightforward for local residents. Every citation written within city limits goes to this office, no matter which agency issued it.
| Clerk Office | Volusia County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Courthouse | 101 N. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 (Main) 251 N. Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (Branch) |
| Phone | (386) 257-6096 |
| Traffic Info | clerk.org/traffic |
Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the date on your Daytona Beach ticket to respond. Pay the fine, elect traffic school, or request a hearing. Miss the deadline and a $16 late fee gets added. Do nothing for 180 days and the state can suspend your license entirely.
Daytona Beach is in the 7th Judicial Circuit along with the rest of Volusia County, Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Traffic cases are civil matters handled by traffic hearing officers. You do not get a jury trial for a traffic ticket. The hearings are informal and usually quick.
How to Pay a Daytona Beach Traffic Ticket
Paying your Daytona Beach ticket is a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Fine amounts come from Florida Statute 318.18. Standard moving violations are $60 before court costs and surcharges. Nonmoving tickets start at $30. Speeding fines range from $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit up to $250 for 30 mph or more over. School zone and construction zone fines are doubled.
Pay online at clerk.org or through PayFLClerk.com. Pick Volusia County from the list. A processing fee applies for online payments. By phone, call (386) 257-6096. By mail, send a check or money order to the Volusia Clerk. In person, visit the Daytona Beach courthouse at 251 N. Ridgewood Avenue. Cash payments at any Florida AMSCOT location carry no extra clerk fee.
Payment plans are available. Go in person to set one up. Bring your ID and citation. The clerk charges a $25 processing fee per case for payment plans.
Daytona Beach Citation Response Options
Three choices exist after a Daytona Beach traffic ticket. You must pick one within 30 days.
Pay the fine. Simple and quick. You accept the charge. Points go on your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points but you still owe the amount.
Elect traffic school. Pay the fine at an 18% discount. Take a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days. No points on your license. The clerk withholds adjudication. Five lifetime uses. Once per 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the limit do not qualify.
Contest the ticket. Ask the Volusia Clerk for a hearing within 30 days. Present your side to a traffic hearing officer. If guilty, fines can go up to $500. School zone and construction zone cases can hit $1,000. A conditional plea of no contest may work for eligible citations that did not involve a crash. This avoids the hearing and keeps your record clean. If you miss the 30-day window, the $16 late fee applies. Act before 180 days or you need to file a motion with the court.
Traffic School for Daytona Beach Drivers
Traffic school is a good deal for Daytona Beach drivers. You save 18% on the fine and keep points off your license. Contact the Volusia Clerk within 30 days to elect the course. Pay the reduced fine and a $7.00 affidavit fee. Complete the Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days.
The FLHSMV website lists approved course providers. Most courses are online. Prices vary between providers but the state sets the content. After you finish, the school sends your certificate to the Volusia Clerk. Call (386) 257-6096 to make sure it arrived. If the certificate does not show up, you face full points, no discount, and possible license trouble down the line.
Suspension Risks for Daytona Beach Tickets
A Daytona Beach ticket you ignore leads to a license suspension. The FLHSMV takes action when you fail to respond. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension stays until you clear the ticket and pay a $60 reinstatement fee to the state. That suspension is on your record for seven years.
Points stack up from every Florida ticket. Twelve points in 12 months gets a 30-day suspension. Eighteen in 18 months means three months. Twenty-four in 36 months results in a full year. Check your point balance and license status through the MyDMV Portal.
Searching Daytona Beach Traffic Records Online
Look up Daytona Beach traffic ticket records at clerk.org. Search by citation number or name. The results show your fine, due date, and case status. New tickets can take 5 to 10 business days to appear after being issued.
The Daytona Beach Police Department handles most local traffic enforcement. The city website is at codb.us. For questions about your ticket, though, go to the Volusia Clerk. The police write the ticket, but the clerk manages the record after that. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office and FHP also write tickets in the Daytona Beach area, especially on I-95 and US-1. All tickets end up with the same clerk.
The image below shows the City of Daytona Beach homepage, where residents can find local government services and police contacts.
The Daytona Beach city website provides info on local police services and community resources for drivers dealing with traffic citations.
The Volusia County Clerk traffic information page helps Daytona Beach drivers find details on paying and resolving citations.
Use the clerk's online tools to check your case status, pay fines, and sign up for traffic school without visiting the courthouse.
Volusia County Traffic Ticket Records
Daytona Beach is part of Volusia County. The Volusia County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for the city and across the county. For complete details on court locations, fees, payment plans, and hearings, visit the county page.
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