Find Homestead Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Homestead are processed by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. Homestead sits at the southern end of Miami-Dade County with about 80,000 residents. The city has its own police department that handles traffic enforcement along major routes like US-1 and Krome Avenue. Every citation written in Homestead goes to the Miami-Dade Clerk for payment and case management. You have 30 days from the ticket date to respond.
Homestead Quick Facts
Miami-Dade Clerk Handles Homestead Citations
The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts manages all traffic ticket records for Homestead. There is no separate traffic court in the city. Every citation from the Homestead Police, the Miami-Dade Police, and the Florida Highway Patrol goes to the same place. The clerk's mailing address is PO Box 19321, Miami, FL 33101-9321. Phone service is available at 305-275-1111 through a 24-hour automated system.
| Clerk Office | Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO Box 19321 Miami, FL 33101-9321 |
| Phone | 305-275-1111 (24-hour IVR) |
| Website | www.miamidadeclerk.gov |
| Traffic Page | Civil Traffic Infractions |
Homestead is far from the main Miami-Dade courthouse, but the county has district court locations around the county. The South Dade Government Center at 10710 SW 211th Street in Cutler Bay is the closest option for Homestead drivers. This location handles traffic payments and other clerk services.
Under Florida Statute 318.14, the 30-day response deadline starts on the date the ticket was issued. Miss it and you owe an extra $16 in late fees. If you ignore the ticket for 180 days, the FLHSMV will suspend your license.
How to Pay a Homestead Traffic Ticket
Paying a Homestead traffic ticket means you plead guilty. Points go on your license for moving violations. The fine amounts are set by Florida Statute 318.18. A basic moving violation is $60 before court costs. Nonmoving violations start at $30. Speeding fines range from $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit to $250 for 30 mph or more over. Fines double in school zones and active construction zones.
Several payment options are available. Online, use the Miami-Dade Clerk website or PayFLClerk.com. Select Miami-Dade County from the list. Credit and debit cards work. A processing fee applies. By phone, call the 305-275-1111 automated line any time. By mail, send a check or money order to PO Box 19321, Miami, FL 33101-9321. Make it out to "Clerk of the Court and Comptroller." In person, visit the South Dade Government Center or any district court location.
Payment plans are available for those who need them. Go in person to set one up and bring your ID.
Homestead Citation Response Options
Three paths are open to you after a Homestead traffic ticket. Each has a different impact on your record.
Pay the fine. The case closes fast. Points land on your license for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points but you still owe the fine. This is the simplest option.
Elect traffic school. You pay the fine with an 18% reduction and take a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days. The clerk withholds adjudication. No points go on your record. You can use this option five times in your life and once per 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the speed limit do not qualify either.
Contest the ticket. Ask the Miami-Dade Clerk for a hearing within 30 days. You appear before a traffic hearing officer and present your case. If found guilty, the fine can reach $500 for most tickets or $1,000 for school and construction zone violations. A conditional plea of no contest may be available for eligible cases that did not involve a crash. This avoids a hearing and keeps points off your record.
If you miss the 30-day window but are within 180 days, you can still act. Pay the $16 late fee first. After 180 days, you must file a motion with the court to explain the delay before anything else can happen.
Traffic School for Homestead Drivers
Homestead drivers can keep their record clean by electing traffic school. The 18% fine reduction saves money, and no points go on your license. Contact the Miami-Dade Clerk within 30 days to elect the option. Pay the reduced fine plus a $7.00 affidavit fee. Finish the course in 90 days.
The state has a list of approved Basic Driver Improvement courses at the FLHSMV website. Most are online. Prices vary but the content is the same. After finishing, the school sends your certificate to the Miami-Dade Clerk. Do not assume it arrives. Call 305-275-1111 to verify. If the certificate does not show up in time, you face full points, no discount, and possible license issues.
Suspension Risks for Homestead Tickets
Ignoring a Homestead traffic ticket can cost you your license. The FLHSMV suspends your driving privileges when you fail to respond. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension stays until you resolve the ticket and pay a $60 reinstatement fee. That suspension sits on your record for seven years.
Points from tickets also pile up. Twelve points in 12 months means a 30-day suspension. Eighteen in 18 months leads to three months. Twenty-four in 36 months gets you a full year. These totals count every ticket in Florida, not just ones from Homestead. Check your status through the MyDMV Portal.
Looking Up Homestead Traffic Records Online
Search for Homestead traffic ticket records on the Miami-Dade Clerk's website. Use your citation number or personal details to find your case. The system shows your fine amount, due date, and current status. New tickets can take 5 to 10 business days to appear after being issued.
The Homestead Police Department writes most local citations. The city website is at cityofhomestead.com. But the police do not manage the ticket after it is written. For anything about fines, court dates, or your record, contact the Miami-Dade Clerk. That is where the case record lives from start to finish.
The image below shows the City of Homestead website, where residents can find local services and police department contacts.
While traffic records are managed by the Miami-Dade Clerk, the Homestead city site is useful for finding local police contacts and community resources.
Miami-Dade County Traffic Ticket Records
Homestead is part of Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for the city and the rest of the county. For full details on all court locations, fees, payment plans, and hearing info, visit the county page.
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