Find Margate Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Margate are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Margate is in the northwest part of Broward County with around 75,000 people. The Margate Police Department writes most citations in the city, though the Broward Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol also issue tickets in the area. Every citation goes to the Broward Clerk for processing. Under Florida law, you have 30 days from the date on your ticket to respond. The Clerk's Traffic North branch in Deerfield Beach is the closest full-service location for Margate residents.
Margate Quick Facts
Broward County Clerk Processes Margate Tickets
All traffic citations from Margate go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond within 30 calendar days. Your options are to pay the fine, elect traffic school, or request a court hearing. New tickets can take 5 to 10 business days to appear in the Clerk's system.
The Broward Clerk has multiple traffic service locations. The Traffic North branch is at the North Regional Courthouse, 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. That is the nearest branch for most Margate drivers. The Traffic West branch in Plantation is another option. The main office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. All branches handle payments, school elections, hearing requests, and payment plans. The Clerk's traffic division website at browardclerk.org has online tools for citation lookup and payment.
Margate Clerk Contact Information
| Clerk Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Closest Branch | Traffic North, North Regional Courthouse 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Main Office | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 |
| Traffic Website | browardclerk.org/Traffic |
Call the Clerk's office for questions about a Margate ticket. Bring your citation number and photo ID for in-person visits. The Deerfield Beach branch is a quick drive from Margate and generally has shorter wait times than the main Fort Lauderdale location. Walk-in service is first come, first served at all branches.
Margate Police and Traffic Enforcement
The Margate Police Department handles most traffic enforcement in the city. Officers patrol roads like Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and Atlantic Boulevard. The department uses the Florida Uniform Traffic Citation form used across the state. After a ticket is written, it goes to the Broward Clerk. Visit the city website at margatefl.com for local police contacts and city services.
The Broward Sheriff's Office and FHP also write tickets on roads that pass through or near Margate. The Sawgrass Expressway runs along the city's edge. FHP troopers are active on that road. It does not matter which agency gave you the citation. All Margate-area tickets go to the same Broward Clerk for processing. The same rules and deadlines apply to every ticket.
Paying Margate Traffic Tickets
Paying a traffic ticket equals a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation has a $60 base fine before court costs and surcharges. Nonmoving violations carry a $30 base fine.
Speeding fines are based on how much you exceeded the limit. At 6 to 9 mph over, it is $25. Going 10 to 14 mph over costs $100. For 15 to 19 mph over, the fine is $150. At 20 to 29 mph over, you pay $175. Going 30 or more mph over means a $250 fine and mandatory adjudication. School zone and construction zone fines double the base amount. A $16 late fee applies if you miss the 30-day deadline.
Pay online at the Broward Clerk traffic page or use the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Pick Broward County from the list. Credit and debit cards are accepted online with a convenience fee. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610. Pay in person at any Broward Clerk branch. Cash at AMSCOT locations carries no additional clerk fee. Payment plans are available in person with a $25 processing fee per case.
Traffic School for Margate Drivers
Margate drivers can choose a Basic Driver Improvement course. This keeps points off your license and gives an 18% reduction in the fine. The court withholds adjudication, so no conviction goes on your record. Contact the Broward Clerk within 30 days of the citation to make the election.
You then have 90 days from the citation date to complete the course and send the original completion certificate to the Clerk. Florida limits this to five times in a lifetime. Only once per 12-month period. CDL holders are not eligible. Tickets for going 30 mph or more over the limit do not qualify either. If you miss the 90-day deadline, the full fine plus late fees and points all apply. Find state-approved courses at flhsmv.gov.
Fighting a Margate Traffic Ticket
You can contest any traffic citation from Margate. Notify the Broward Clerk within 30 days that you want a hearing. The court sets a date. If the judge finds you guilty, the fine can reach $500 for most violations. School zone and construction zone tickets carry a $1,000 max penalty.
Missing the 30-day window adds a $16 late fee under Florida Statute 318.15. After 180 days of no response, the Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. A license suspension follows. To get your license back, you pay all fines and a $60 reinstatement charge. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years. Responding on time is much simpler and cheaper than dealing with a suspension later.
Online Records for Margate Citations
The Broward Clerk's website lets you search for traffic citations online. Look up tickets by citation number, name, or case number. The system displays the fine amount, case status, and options still available to you. New tickets need a few business days to show up in the system after the officer writes them.
The PayFLClerk portal is another way to find and pay Broward County citations. Check your license status and points through the MyDMV Portal at the FLHSMV. These systems are separate. The Clerk handles the citation itself. The FLHSMV tracks your license. If a Margate ticket caused a suspension, it shows at the FLHSMV portal.
The City of Margate website provides information on local government services and police contacts for residents.
The Margate city homepage has links to local services and law enforcement contacts for drivers dealing with traffic tickets.
Broward County Traffic Records
Margate is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic ticket records for the city. For full details on all branch locations, fee schedules, and Broward traffic court procedures, visit the county page.
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