Palm Bay Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Palm Bay are processed by the Brevard County Clerk of the Court. Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County by population with about 120,000 residents. It sits on the Space Coast in east-central Florida, south of Melbourne. When you get a traffic citation in Palm Bay, the Brevard County Clerk handles it. You have 30 days to pay, elect traffic school, or ask for a court hearing. The Clerk has an office right in Palm Bay, so you do not have to drive up to Titusville or Melbourne to handle your ticket.
Palm Bay Quick Facts
Brevard County Processes Palm Bay Citations
The Brevard County Clerk of the Court manages all traffic ticket records in Palm Bay. The Clerk handles citations from the Palm Bay Police Department, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, and any other agency that writes a ticket within city limits. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days of the date it was issued.
Brevard County has multiple Clerk office locations. Palm Bay has its own branch office, which is the most convenient option for residents. The Titusville office is the main location since Titusville is the county seat. Other branches are in Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Viera. You can handle your Palm Bay traffic ticket at any of these locations. Contact the traffic division by email at traffic.assistant@brevardclerk.us or by phone at 321-637-5413.
Palm Bay Clerk Office Contact
| Office | Brevard County Clerk of the Court |
|---|---|
| Local Branch | Palm Bay Clerk Branch Office |
| Main Office | P.O. Box H, Titusville, FL 32781-0219 |
| Phone | 321-637-5413 |
| traffic.assistant@brevardclerk.us | |
| Fax | (321) 264-7702 |
| Website | brevardclerk.us/traffic |
The Brevard Clerk's traffic page at brevardclerk.us/traffic has all the info you need about handling a Palm Bay traffic ticket. It covers payment options, traffic school rules, how to contest a citation, and details on criminal traffic offenses. The Barefoot Bay office can also be reached at 321-952-4604 if that location is more convenient.
Palm Bay Police Department Citations
The Palm Bay Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. They patrol busy roads like Palm Bay Road, Malabar Road, and Babcock Street. The department uses the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation form for all traffic stops. After the officer writes the ticket, it goes to the Brevard County Clerk for processing. It may take a few days before a new citation appears in the Clerk's system.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol also write tickets in parts of Palm Bay. I-95 runs along the western side of the city, and FHP troopers patrol that corridor heavily. US-1 also runs through Palm Bay. Any citation from any agency within Palm Bay city limits goes to the Brevard Clerk. The agency on the ticket does not change how you handle it.
Palm Bay Traffic Ticket Payment Options
The Brevard County Clerk accepts payments in several ways. Paying a fine means you plead guilty. Points go on your license for moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation is $60 before court costs and surcharges. Speeding fines range from $25 for 6-9 mph over the limit up to $250 for 30 mph or more over. School zone fines are doubled. Court costs add $35 for moving violations.
You can pay online through the Brevard Clerk's website. Credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted. A convenience fee applies. You can also pay at any AMSCOT location in Florida or by Western Union. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 219, Titusville, FL 32781-0219. In person, visit the Palm Bay branch or any other Brevard Clerk office during business hours. The statewide PayFLClerk portal works too. Select Brevard County from the list.
The Brevard Clerk accepts partial payments with a $5.00 fee per payment. A deferred payment program is also available if you need more time. Unpaid citations that go past 90 days may get sent to a collection agency. That adds even more fees to the total amount owed.
Driver Improvement School in Palm Bay
Palm Bay drivers can elect a Driver Improvement School to keep points off their license. The Brevard Clerk's office processes this election. Under Florida Statute 318.14, choosing traffic school gives you an 18% cut in the fine and withholds adjudication. You must 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 all infractions qualify. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school. Speeding 30 mph or more over the limit requires a mandatory court appearance. You can use traffic school up to 8 times in your lifetime in Brevard County, but only once per 12-month period. After you finish the course, you must provide the completion certificate to the Clerk. The school may not do this for you, so make sure to follow up. If you fail to finish on time, you face the full fine, points on your record, and a potential license suspension. Find approved courses at flhsmv.gov.
Contesting a Palm Bay Traffic Ticket
You can contest any traffic ticket from Palm Bay. Contact the Brevard Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. You can do this in person, by mail, by email, or by fax. The court schedules a hearing date and both you and the officer must appear. If you are found guilty, the fine can go up to $500 or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone violations.
Missing the 30-day deadline triggers a $16 late fee. If you do nothing for 180 days, the Clerk notifies the FLHSMV and your license gets suspended. Getting it back requires paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge. The suspension stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years. Local parking tickets in Palm Bay have a shorter timeline. They must be paid within 10 days. Unpaid parking tickets over 90 days old go to collections.
The Brevard County Clerk of the Court traffic page provides complete details on all options for handling traffic citations from Palm Bay.
The PayFLClerk statewide portal connects Palm Bay residents to the Brevard County payment system for traffic ticket processing.
Brevard County Traffic Ticket Records
Palm Bay 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 complete details on Brevard traffic courts, all branch offices, fee info, and more, check the county page.
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