Kissimmee Traffic Ticket Lookup

Traffic ticket records for Kissimmee go through the Osceola County Clerk of Courts. The city is the county seat of Osceola County and has about 80,000 residents. Kissimmee sits along the US-192 corridor near the tourist district, which means heavy traffic and a lot of citations. The Kissimmee Police Department and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office both patrol the area. All tickets from any agency end up at the same clerk office for processing and payment.

Osceola County Clerk Processes Kissimmee Tickets

The Osceola County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for Kissimmee. The clerk's office is at the Osceola County Courthouse in downtown Kissimmee. Since Kissimmee is the county seat, the courthouse is right in the city. That makes in-person visits more convenient than in many other Florida cities. You can walk in, pay your fine, set up a hearing, or elect traffic school.

Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the citation date to respond. Pay the fine, elect traffic school, or ask for a hearing. Missing that deadline adds a $16 late fee. If you still do nothing after 180 days, the state can suspend your license.

Kissimmee is in the 9th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Orange County. Traffic cases here are civil matters heard by traffic hearing officers. You do not get a jury trial or a public defender for a traffic ticket. The hearings are straightforward and typically take just a few minutes.

Paying a Kissimmee Traffic Ticket

Paying a traffic ticket in Kissimmee counts as a guilty plea. Points will land on your driving record for moving violations. Fine amounts come from Florida Statute 318.18. Standard moving violations start at $60 before court costs. Nonmoving tickets begin at $30. Speeding fines depend on the speed:

• 6 to 9 mph over: $25
• 10 to 14 mph over: $100
• 15 to 19 mph over: $150
• 20 to 29 mph over: $175
• 30 mph or more over: $250

School zones and construction zones double the base fine. Court costs and surcharges add to the total on every ticket. The amount on the back of your citation or what you see online is the real number you owe.

Pay online through the Osceola Clerk's website or at PayFLClerk.com. Pick Osceola County from the list. Both take credit and debit cards. A processing fee applies. In person, go to the courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. By mail, send a check or money order to the clerk's office. Do not mail cash. You can also pay by phone through the clerk's automated system.

Kissimmee Citation Response Options

You get three choices after a Kissimmee traffic ticket. All three must happen within 30 days.

Pay the full fine. Fast and simple. You accept the violation. Points go on your record for moving violations. The case is done.

Elect traffic school. You pay the fine with an 18% discount and take a state-approved course within 90 days. No points hit your license. The clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction goes on your record. This is limited to five times in a lifetime. Once per 12 months. CDL holders cannot use it. Tickets for going 30 mph or more over the limit are not eligible.

Contest the ticket. Ask the Osceola Clerk for a court hearing. Show up and make your case before a hearing officer. If found guilty, the fine 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 also be available for eligible citations that did not involve a crash. This avoids a hearing, keeps points off your record, and withholds adjudication.

Traffic School for Kissimmee Drivers

Traffic school is a smart move for Kissimmee drivers who want to protect their record. You get an 18% cut on the fine amount. No points get added to your license. Tell the Osceola Clerk you want to elect the course within 30 days. Pay the reduced fine plus a $7.00 affidavit fee. Then complete the Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days.

Find approved course providers on the FLHSMV website. Most courses are online and can be done from home. After you finish, the school sends your certificate to the Osceola Clerk. Call (407) 742-3500 to make sure it got there. If the certificate does not arrive, you end up with full points, no discount, and possible license trouble.

License Suspension and Kissimmee Citations

Failing to deal with a Kissimmee traffic ticket puts your license at risk. The FLHSMV will suspend your driving privileges if you do not respond. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension stays until you clear the ticket with the Osceola Clerk and pay a $60 reinstatement fee to the state. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.

Points from all Florida tickets add up on your record. Twelve points in 12 months means a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months gets you three months. Twenty-four points in 36 months means a full year off the road. Use the MyDMV Portal to check your point balance and license status whenever you want.

Searching Kissimmee Traffic Records Online

Look up Kissimmee traffic ticket records at the Osceola Clerk's website. Search by citation number or name. The system shows your fine, due date, and case status. New tickets can take 5 to 10 business days to show up after they are written.

The Kissimmee Police Department writes most citations within the city limits. The city website is at kissimmee.gov. But the police department does not track your ticket after it is written. The Osceola Clerk is the one who manages the record, takes the payment, and handles court matters. For any questions about fines or hearings, go to the clerk.

The image below shows the City of Kissimmee website, where residents can find local government services and police contacts.

While traffic records are managed by the Osceola Clerk, the Kissimmee city site is a good place to find local police contacts and city services.

The Osceola County Clerk website offers online tools for searching and paying traffic citations from Kissimmee and across the county.

Use the clerk's online portal to check your ticket status, pay fines, or sign up for traffic school without visiting the courthouse.

Osceola County Traffic Ticket Records

Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County. The Osceola County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic ticket records for the city and the rest of the county. For complete details on fees, payment options, hearing schedules, and more, visit the county page.

View Osceola County Traffic Ticket Records

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Kissimmee with traffic ticket records pages:

• Orlando