Jacksonville Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Jacksonville are managed by the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Jacksonville is a consolidated city-county government, which means the city and Duval County share the same court system for all traffic cases. If you get a citation in Jacksonville, the Duval County Clerk handles your ticket from start to finish. The clerk's office processes payments, sets court dates, and keeps the official record of every traffic case filed in the county. You can look up your ticket, pay fines, or contest a citation through the clerk's office or online through statewide portals.

Duval County Handles Jacksonville Traffic Cases

All Jacksonville traffic ticket records go through the Duval County Clerk of Courts. The clerk's office is the only place to pay, contest, or get copies of traffic tickets issued in Jacksonville. It does not matter which law enforcement agency wrote the ticket. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, and other agencies all file citations with the same clerk.

The Duval County Clerk of Courts office is at 330 East Bay Road, Jacksonville, FL 32202. You can call the traffic division at 904-391-6700 for questions about your case. The main clerk phone number is 904-255-2000. Hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

How to Pay Jacksonville Traffic Tickets

You must pay or respond to your Jacksonville traffic ticket within 30 days of the date it was issued. That is not a suggestion. Under Florida Statute 318.14, failure to act within 30 days can result in extra fees and even a suspended license. The clerk adds a $16 late fee if you miss the deadline, and after that the Florida DHSMV may suspend your driving privileges.

Jacksonville gives you several ways to pay. Online payment is the fastest option. Go to PayFLClerk.com and pick Duval County from the list. You can also pay in person at the clerk's office, by mail with a check or money order, or by phone. A convenience fee applies to credit and debit card payments. Cash payments can be made at any Florida AMSCOT location.

Keep your citation number handy. You will need it to look up your ticket in the system. It may take 5 to 10 days for a newly issued citation to show up in the clerk's database. If you cannot find your ticket online, wait a few days and try again before calling the office.

Jacksonville Traffic Citation Options

When you get a traffic ticket in Jacksonville, you have three choices. Each comes with different outcomes for your driving record. Pick the one that makes sense for your situation, but you must act within the 30-day window.

The first option is to pay the fine. This is the simplest path. You pay the amount on the ticket and the case is closed. But paying the fine counts as a conviction. Points will go on your driving record if the violation is a moving offense. The number of points depends on the type of violation. Under Florida Statute 318.18, fines for moving violations start at $60 for a standard offense. Speeding fines range from $25 for going 6 to 9 mph over the limit up to $250 for 30 mph or more over. School zone and construction zone violations are double the base fine.

The second option is to elect traffic school. Contact the clerk within 30 days and say you want to take a Basic Driver Improvement course. You still pay the fine, but you get an 18% reduction. No points go on your record if you finish the course. You must complete the course within 90 days. This option is limited to five times in your lifetime, and you cannot use it more than once in a 12-month period. CDL holders and drivers cited for speeding 30 mph or more over the limit cannot elect traffic school.

The third option is to contest the ticket. Request a court hearing through the Duval County Clerk's office. You can do this in person, by mail, or by phone. A judge will hear your case. Be aware that if you lose, the court can impose a fine up to $500.

Note: It may take up to 7 to 10 business days for a new citation to appear in the clerk's system after it is issued by the officer.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Traffic Division

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in Duval County. They issue most traffic citations within city limits. The sheriff's office traffic unit handles enforcement on major roads, school zones, and high-crash areas. Their address is 501 E. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For non-emergency questions, call 904-630-0500.

Keep in mind that the sheriff's office writes the ticket, but the Duval County Clerk of Courts handles everything after that. The clerk is your point of contact for payments, hearings, and record requests. If you want a copy of a traffic citation for your own records, you request it from the clerk's office, not the sheriff.

The Florida Highway Patrol also issues tickets on state roads and interstates in the Jacksonville area. Those citations still get filed with the Duval County Clerk, so the same payment and hearing rules apply. Visit the FLHSMV traffic citations page for statewide information on how traffic tickets work in Florida.

Traffic School in Jacksonville

Electing traffic school is one of the most common ways Jacksonville drivers avoid points on their record. The state calls it a Basic Driver Improvement course. You can find a list of approved course providers at the FLHSMV approved traffic schools page. Many courses are available online, so you do not have to attend in person.

Here is how it works. You call the Duval County Clerk or go to the office within 30 days of your citation date. Tell them you want to elect traffic school. Pay the reduced fine (18% less than the full amount). Then complete the course within 90 days. After you finish, make sure the completion certificate gets to the clerk's office. Some schools send it automatically, but not all do. If the clerk does not get your certificate, you will be treated as if you never took the course. That means points, possible license suspension, and extra fees.

Note: CDL holders are not eligible for the traffic school election under Florida Statute 318.14(9). Neither are drivers who were going 30 mph or more over the speed limit.

License Suspension and Jacksonville Traffic Records

If you ignore a Jacksonville traffic ticket, the consequences are real. The Duval County Clerk notifies the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The DHSMV will mail you a suspension order. Your license gets suspended 20 days after that notice goes out. The suspension stays on your DHSMV record for seven years.

Getting your license back requires paying off the full ticket, any late fees, and a $60 reinstatement fee. You can check your license status through the MyDMV Portal. The portal also lets you order a copy of your driving record, which shows any suspensions tied to unpaid tickets. A three-year driving record costs $14.25 and a seven-year record is $16.25.

Jacksonville Traffic Ticket Records Online

The Duval County Clerk's website at duvalclerk.com is your main tool for looking up Jacksonville traffic ticket records. You can search by name, citation number, or date of birth. The site shows open cases, payment amounts owed, and court dates if a hearing has been scheduled.

The statewide PayFLClerk.com portal is another way to find and pay your ticket. Pick Duval County from the dropdown, and it will take you to the county's payment system. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers site also has a directory of all county clerks with links to their traffic ticket payment pages.

For driving record history that includes all Florida traffic violations, not just those in Duval County, visit the FLHSMV driving record history page. You can order your own record online. This is useful if you need to see all points currently on your license from tickets across the state.

The screenshot below shows the Duval County Clerk of Courts homepage where Jacksonville residents can access traffic ticket records and payment options.

This is the main entry point for searching Jacksonville traffic citations online through the Duval County Clerk's system.

Duval County Traffic Ticket Information

For full details on traffic ticket procedures, fees, court locations, and more in Duval County, visit the Duval County traffic ticket records page. The county page has information on all court offices, payment plans, and hearing schedules that apply to Jacksonville citations.

Other Major Florida Cities

Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida by both area and population. While there are no other qualifying cities within Duval County itself, other major Florida cities also have their own traffic ticket processes through their county clerks. You can find traffic ticket records for Tampa and St. Petersburg through their respective county court systems.