Access Melbourne Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records in Melbourne are processed by the Brevard County Clerk of the Court. Melbourne is the second largest city in Brevard County with about 85,000 residents, sitting on the Space Coast in east-central Florida. The Brevard Clerk has an office in Melbourne, making it convenient for local residents to handle their tickets. All citations from the Melbourne Police Department, the Brevard County Sheriff, and the Florida Highway Patrol go through this same clerk office. You have 30 days from the date on your ticket to act.
Melbourne Quick Facts
Brevard County Clerk Handles Melbourne Citations
The Brevard County Clerk of the Court manages every traffic ticket record for Melbourne. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days. You can pay, elect traffic school, or request a hearing. The clock starts on the date the officer writes the ticket.
Brevard County has clerk offices in multiple locations. Melbourne has its own branch, which is the best option for local residents. The main office is in Titusville since that is the county seat. Other branches are in Merritt Island, Viera, and Palm Bay. You can handle a Melbourne traffic ticket at any of them. For traffic questions, email traffic.assistant@brevardclerk.us or call 321-637-5413.
| Clerk Office | Brevard County Clerk of the Court |
|---|---|
| Local Branch | Melbourne Clerk Branch Office |
| Main Office | P.O. Box H, Titusville, FL 32781 |
| Phone | 321-637-5413 |
| traffic.assistant@brevardclerk.us | |
| Website | brevardclerk.us/traffic |
The Brevard Clerk's traffic page covers everything you need to know about handling a Melbourne traffic ticket. It has payment details, traffic school rules, hearing request info, and forms for criminal traffic matters. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Paying a Melbourne Traffic Ticket
Paying the fine closes your case. It counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, standard moving violations cost $60 before court costs and surcharges. Nonmoving tickets start at $30. Speeding fines break down by speed: $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 the limit. School zone and construction zone fines are doubled.
The Brevard Clerk accepts payments in several ways. Pay online through the clerk's website at brevardclerk.us or through PayFLClerk. Select Brevard County from the list. Credit and debit cards are accepted online with a convenience fee. You can also pay at any AMSCOT location in Florida or through Western Union. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 219, Titusville, FL 32781-0219. In person, visit the Melbourne branch or any other Brevard Clerk office.
Partial payments are available with a $5.00 fee per payment. A deferred payment program exists for those who need more time. Unpaid citations past 90 days may go to a collection agency, adding more fees to the total.
Melbourne Citation Response Options
Three options are available after getting a Melbourne traffic ticket. Each one has different consequences for your record.
Paying the fine is the quickest path. But it puts points on your license for moving violations. The total due is listed on the back of the citation. Nonmoving tickets carry no points but still must be paid within the 30-day window.
Contesting the ticket means requesting a hearing. Contact the Brevard Clerk within 30 days by phone, email, mail, or in person. The court schedules a date. You and the officer both show up. If found guilty, fines can reach $500 for most violations. School zone and construction zone tickets can go up to $1,000.
Traffic school is the third choice. It lets you keep points off your license and save on the fine. More details are in the next section.
Traffic School for Melbourne Drivers
Melbourne drivers can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to avoid points. You get an 18% reduction in the fine amount. The Brevard Clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction goes on your record. Contact the clerk within 30 days to elect this option. Then complete the course within 90 days of the violation date. The school enrollment fee is separate from the citation penalty.
Not everyone qualifies. CDL holders cannot use traffic school. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the speed limit do not qualify. You can use this option five times in your lifetime and only once per 12-month period. If you fail to finish the course on time, you face the full fine, points on your record, and a possible license suspension. Find approved courses at the FLHSMV approved schools page.
After finishing the course, make sure the Brevard Clerk gets your completion certificate. The school may or may not send it for you. Call 321-637-5413 to verify they received it.
License Suspension and Melbourne Tickets
Not responding to a Melbourne traffic ticket leads to serious consequences. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day deadline triggers a $16 late fee. After 180 days with no action, the Brevard Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Getting it reinstated means paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 state reinstatement charge. The suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from Melbourne tickets stack with points from any other Florida city or county. Twelve points in 12 months results in a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months means 3 months. Twenty-four points in 36 months gets a full year. Check your point balance through the MyDMV Portal.
Looking Up Melbourne Traffic Records Online
The Brevard Clerk's website lets you search Melbourne traffic ticket records online. Visit brevardclerk.us/traffic and use the case search tools. You can look up tickets by citation number or by name. The system shows your fine amount, due date, and case status. New tickets may take a few days to appear after they are issued.
The Melbourne Police Department patrols major roads like US 192, Babcock Street, and Wickham Road. They use the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation form. I-95 runs along the western edge of the city, and FHP troopers are active on that corridor. Visit the city website at melbourneflorida.org for local government info. All traffic ticket questions should go to the Brevard Clerk, not the police department.
The Melbourne city website offers local government services and community information for residents.
While traffic tickets are managed by the Brevard County Clerk, the Melbourne city website provides police contacts and local resources.
The Brevard County Clerk traffic page provides complete details on handling citations from Melbourne and other Brevard County cities.
This county resource covers payment options, traffic school enrollment, hearing requests, and forms for Melbourne traffic citations.
Brevard County Traffic Ticket Records
Melbourne is part of Brevard County. The Brevard County Clerk of the Court handles all traffic citations for the city and the rest of the county. For full details on all branch offices, fee schedules, and hearing procedures, check the county page.
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