Deerfield Beach Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records for Deerfield Beach are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Deerfield Beach has about 85,000 residents and sits at the northern tip of Broward County, right on the border with Palm Beach County. The city has a major advantage for residents dealing with traffic tickets. The Broward Clerk's Traffic North branch is located right in Deerfield Beach at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181. You can handle your citation without leaving town.
Deerfield Beach Quick Facts
Broward Clerk Processes Deerfield Beach Tickets
The Broward County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for Deerfield Beach. Clerk Brenda D. Forman leads the office. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the date on your citation to respond. That means paying, electing traffic school, or requesting a hearing. Do not let the deadline pass without taking action.
The Traffic North branch at the North Regional Courthouse is located at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. This is the closest branch for Deerfield Beach residents and it is actually in the city itself. The main office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Traffic South is in Hollywood. Traffic West is in Plantation. All four branches handle the same services, so you can use whichever is most convenient.
| Clerk Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Local Branch | Traffic North, 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Main Office | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 |
| TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org | |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
Phone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-in service is first come, first served. Bring your citation and a photo ID whenever you visit any branch in person.
Paying a Deerfield Beach Traffic Ticket
Paying your ticket is the fastest way to close the case. It counts as a guilty plea. Moving violations put points on your license. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation costs $60 before court costs and surcharges. Nonmoving violations start at $30. Speeding fines depend on how far over the limit you were going: $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. School zone and construction zone fines are doubled.
The Broward Clerk accepts payment several ways. Online, visit browardclerk.org or use the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Pick Broward County from the list. A processing fee applies to all card payments. Pay by phone at (954) 831-6565. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610. Cash payments at any AMSCOT location have no extra clerk fee. In person, the Traffic North branch in Deerfield Beach is the closest and most convenient option.
Payment plans are available if you cannot pay the full amount at once. You must visit a branch in person to set one up. A $25 processing fee applies per case. Plan payments have to be made by mail or in person only.
Deerfield Beach Citation Options
You have three choices after receiving a traffic ticket in Deerfield Beach. Each one affects your driving record in a different way.
Paying the fine closes things out. It is fast. But it means you accept the charge and points go on your record for moving violations. Nonmoving violations carry no points. The total due is on the back of the citation.
Contesting the ticket is the second path. Contact the Broward Clerk within 30 days to get a hearing date. You and the officer both appear before a judge. If found guilty, the fine can go up to $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone tickets. A conditional plea of no contest is an option for eligible citations that did not involve a crash. Email TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org to submit one. No court appearance is required and no points go on your license.
The third option is traffic school. Read the next section for how it works in Deerfield Beach.
Traffic School for Deerfield Beach Drivers
Deerfield Beach drivers can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to keep points off their license. You get an 18% cut in the fine. The Broward Clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction shows on your record. Contact the clerk within 30 days of the citation to elect this option. Then finish the course within 90 days of the violation date.
Restrictions apply. You can only use traffic school five times in your lifetime. It is limited to once every 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for going 30 mph or more over the speed limit do not qualify. If you fail to finish on time, the full fine and points apply. A possible license suspension could follow. Find approved course providers at the FLHSMV approved schools page. Most courses are available online.
After completing the course, verify the Broward Clerk received your certificate. Call (954) 831-6565 to confirm. Do not assume the school sent it automatically.
License Suspension Risks
Ignoring a Deerfield Beach traffic ticket can lead to a license suspension. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day response window triggers a $16 late fee. If 180 days pass with no action, the Broward Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Getting it back means paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge. That suspension stays on your record for seven years.
Points from Deerfield Beach tickets stack with points from other Florida cities and counties. Twelve points in 12 months triggers a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months gets 3 months. Twenty-four points in 36 months means a full year. Check your current point total through the MyDMV Portal.
Looking Up Deerfield Beach Traffic Records
You can search Deerfield Beach traffic ticket records through the Broward Clerk's website. Go to browardclerk.org and use the case search tools. Search by citation number or by name. The system shows the fine amount, due date, and case status for each ticket. New citations may take 5 to 10 business days to appear after they are written.
The Deerfield Beach city website at deerfield-beach.com provides info about local government services and the BSO contract policing arrangement. The Broward Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for Deerfield Beach. BSO deputies and FHP troopers write most traffic tickets in the city. All citations go to the Broward Clerk no matter which agency issued them. For questions about payment or court dates, contact the clerk, not the sheriff's office.
The Deerfield Beach city website provides information on local government services for residents.
While traffic tickets are managed by the Broward County Clerk, the Deerfield Beach website has contact info for local BSO services and community programs.
Broward County Traffic Ticket Records
Deerfield Beach is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic citations for the city and the rest of the county. For complete details on all four court locations, fee schedules, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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