Find Largo Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Largo are managed by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Largo has about 85,000 residents and sits in the heart of the Pinellas County peninsula, between Clearwater to the north and St. Petersburg to the south. The city sees heavy traffic along US 19, East Bay Drive, and Ulmerton Road. All citations issued in Largo go to the Pinellas Clerk for processing, whether they come from the Largo Police Department, the Pinellas County Sheriff, or the Florida Highway Patrol.
Largo Quick Facts
Pinellas County Clerk Processes Largo Tickets
The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all traffic ticket records in Largo. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days from the date it was issued. That means paying, electing traffic school, or requesting a hearing.
The main clerk office is at the Pinellas County Justice Center, 315 Court Street, Room 170, Clearwater, FL 33756. Clearwater is the county seat and just north of Largo. The drive from most parts of Largo to the courthouse takes about 15 minutes. You can reach the clerk by phone at 727-464-7000 for general questions about your traffic ticket.
| Clerk Office | Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Court Street, Room 170, Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| Phone | 727-464-7000 |
| Website | mypinellasclerk.gov |
| Online Payment | Pinellas Clerk Payment Portal |
Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Bring your citation and a photo ID. The staff can look up your ticket, tell you the amount owed, and process your payment or hearing request right there.
Paying a Largo Traffic Ticket
Paying the fine is the fastest way to close your Largo traffic case. It counts as a guilty plea. Moving violations add points to 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 fast 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 over. School zone and construction zone fines are doubled.
The Pinellas Clerk accepts payment several ways. Online, use the Pinellas Clerk payment portal or the PayFLClerk statewide system. Select Pinellas County from the list. Card payments carry a processing fee. In person, visit the clerk office at 315 Court Street in Clearwater. Mail a check or money order to the same address. Make it payable to "Pinellas County Clerk."
If you need more time, payment plans may be available. Go to the clerk office in person to ask about setting one up. Bring your citation and photo ID.
Largo Traffic Citation Response Options
Three options are available to you after getting a traffic ticket in Largo. Each one changes how your driving record is affected.
Paying the fine closes the case. Simple but it means you plead guilty. Points hit your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points. Check the back of the citation for the total amount due.
Contesting the ticket is your right. Contact the Pinellas Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. You and the officer both appear before a judge. If the judge finds you guilty, the fine can reach $500. In school and construction zones, that goes up to $1,000. Missing the 30-day deadline but acting within 180 days adds a $16 late fee. After 180 days with no response, your license faces suspension.
Traffic school is the third path. It keeps points off and gives you a break on the fine. See details in the next section.
Traffic School for Largo Drivers
Largo residents can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to avoid points on their license. This option gives you an 18% reduction in the fine. The Pinellas Clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction goes on your record. You must contact the clerk within 30 days to elect this option. Then finish the course within 90 days of the violation date.
There are limits on who can use this. CDL holders are not eligible. Neither are drivers going 30 mph or more over the limit. You can only elect traffic school five times in your lifetime. It is restricted to once per 12-month period. If you do not complete the course on time, you face the full fine, a late fee, and points on your record. Find state-approved courses at the FLHSMV website. Most courses can be taken online from home.
After finishing, verify the Pinellas Clerk got your completion certificate. Call 727-464-7000 to check. Some schools send it automatically, but you should not count on that.
License Suspension and Largo Citations
Failing to respond to a Largo traffic ticket can cost you your license. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day window adds a $16 late fee. If you go 180 days without any action, the Pinellas Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Clearing it requires paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge to the state. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from Largo tickets combine with points from elsewhere in Florida. Twelve points in 12 months means a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months triggers a 3-month suspension. Twenty-four points in 36 months gets you a full year. Check your current point total at the MyDMV Portal. The Largo Police Department patrols high-traffic corridors like US 19 and East Bay Drive where citations are common.
Looking Up Largo Traffic Records Online
The Pinellas Clerk website lets you look up Largo traffic ticket records online. Go to mypinellasclerk.gov and use the case search tools. You can search by citation number or by name. The system shows your fine amount, due date, and case status. New citations may take a few business days before they appear in the system.
The Largo Police Department handles most local traffic enforcement. They patrol busy spots along US 19, Ulmerton Road, and East Bay Drive. Visit the city website at largo.com for police contact information. For payment, court dates, or record inquiries, the Pinellas Clerk is where you need to go.
The Largo city website provides local government services and information for city residents.
While traffic ticket records are managed by the Pinellas County Clerk, the Largo city website offers police contacts and community resources for local drivers.
Pinellas County Traffic Ticket Records
Largo is part of Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court processes all traffic citations for the city and the rest of the county. For complete details on court locations, fee schedules, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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