Delray Beach Traffic Ticket Search
Traffic ticket records for Delray Beach are managed by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts. Delray Beach sits in the southern part of Palm Beach County with about 75,000 residents. The city has its own police department that patrols major roads like Atlantic Avenue, Congress Avenue, and Federal Highway. All tickets written in Delray Beach go to the Palm Beach Clerk for processing. You have 30 days from the date on your citation to pay, elect traffic school, or request a hearing.
Delray Beach Quick Facts
Palm Beach Clerk Processes Delray Beach Tickets
The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for Delray Beach. The main clerk office is at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. That is a bit of a drive from Delray Beach, but the county also has a South County Courthouse at 200 West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach itself. This makes in-person visits much more convenient for local drivers.
| Clerk Office | Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Main Office | 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| South County | 200 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 |
| Phone | 561-355-2996 |
| Website | www.mypalmbeachclerk.com |
Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the citation date to take action. Pay, elect school, or ask for a hearing. Missing the deadline costs a $16 late fee. After 180 days of no response, the state suspends your license.
Delray Beach falls in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Traffic cases are civil matters. No jury trial. No public defender. A traffic hearing officer handles the case if you choose to contest it. The process is quick. Most hearings take just a few minutes.
Paying a Delray Beach Traffic Ticket
Paying means you plead guilty. Points go on your license for moving violations. Fine amounts are set by Florida Statute 318.18. Moving violations start at $60 before court costs. Nonmoving tickets start at $30. Speeding fines vary by how fast you were going over the limit. Six to 9 mph over is $25. Ten to 14 mph over costs $100. Fifteen to 19 mph over runs $150. Twenty to 29 over is $175. Thirty or more over is $250. School zones and construction zones double the base fine.
You can pay online at mypalmbeachclerk.com or through PayFLClerk.com. Pick Palm Beach County from the list. Credit and debit cards are accepted. A processing fee applies for online payments. By phone, call 561-355-2996. By mail, send a check or money order to the clerk at 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. In person, visit the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach or the main office in West Palm Beach.
Payment plans exist if you need them. Set one up in person at the clerk's office. Bring your citation and photo ID. A $25 processing fee per case applies.
Delray Beach Citation Response Options
Three options after a Delray Beach traffic ticket. You have 30 days to choose.
Pay the fine. Closes the case. Points go on your record for moving violations. It is the fastest path. Nonmoving tickets have no points but still need to be paid.
Elect traffic school. You pay the fine with an 18% discount and finish a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days. No points on your license. The clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction shows on your record. Limited to five times in your life. Once per 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the limit do not qualify.
Contest the ticket. Request a hearing through the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days. If the court finds you guilty, the penalty can be up to $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone tickets. A conditional plea of no contest may be available for eligible citations that did not involve a crash. This avoids a hearing, keeps points off your record, and withholds adjudication. If you miss the 30-day window, pay the $16 late fee and you can still get things moving within 180 days.
Traffic School for Delray Beach Drivers
Traffic school keeps points off your license and saves you money. You get an 18% cut on the fine. Tell the Palm Beach Clerk you want the course within 30 days of your ticket. Pay the reduced fine and a $7.00 affidavit fee. Complete the Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days.
Approved course providers are listed on the FLHSMV website. Most are online. Prices vary but the state controls the course content. After finishing, the school sends your certificate to the Palm Beach Clerk. Call 561-355-2996 to confirm it was received. If the certificate does not arrive in time, you get full points, lose the discount, and could face a license suspension.
License Suspension and Delray Beach Citations
Do not ignore a Delray Beach traffic ticket. The FLHSMV will suspend your license if you fail to respond. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension remains until you clear the ticket with the Palm Beach Clerk and pay a $60 reinstatement fee. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from all your Florida tickets add up. Twelve points in 12 months equals a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months brings three months. Twenty-four points in 36 months costs you a full year. Check your point total and license status through the MyDMV Portal whenever you want.
Searching Delray Beach Traffic Records Online
Look up Delray Beach traffic ticket records at mypalmbeachclerk.com. Search by citation number or name. The system shows your fine, due date, and case status. New tickets may take 5 to 10 business days to appear after they are issued.
The Delray Beach Police Department writes most local citations. The city site is at delraybeachfl.gov. But the police do not manage your ticket after it is written. The Palm Beach Clerk handles everything from that point. For questions about fines, hearings, or your record, always contact the clerk's office.
The image below shows the MyDMV Portal, where Delray Beach residents can check their license status and driving record online.
Use the MyDMV Portal to verify your license is in good standing, check your point total, and order your official driving record.
Palm Beach County Traffic Ticket Records
Delray Beach is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for the city and the entire county. For full details on court locations, fees, payment plans, and hearing info, visit the county page.
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