Palm Coast Traffic Ticket Lookup
Traffic ticket records for Palm Coast are managed by the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County with about 90,000 residents. It is a fast-growing community on Florida's northeast coast between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. The county seat is Bunnell, a small town just west of Palm Coast where the courthouse sits. All traffic citations issued in Palm Coast go to the Flagler Clerk for processing.
Palm Coast Quick Facts
Flagler County Clerk Processes Palm Coast Tickets
The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all traffic ticket records for Palm Coast. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days from the date it was issued. Your options are to pay, elect traffic school, or request a court hearing.
The Flagler County Courthouse is in Bunnell, just a short drive west of Palm Coast on State Road 100. Bunnell is the county seat even though Palm Coast is much larger. Citations from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, and any other law enforcement agency operating in Palm Coast all end up at this clerk office. I-95 runs through the area, and FHP troopers patrol it heavily.
| Clerk Office | Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 787, Bunnell, FL 32110 |
| Phone | 386-313-4400 |
| Website | flaglerclerk.com |
Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Bring your citation and a photo ID when you visit. The staff can look up your case, tell you the amount owed, and process payments or hearing requests right there.
Paying a Palm Coast Traffic Ticket
Paying the fine is the quickest way to close your Palm Coast 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 your 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 Flagler Clerk accepts payments in several ways. Online, visit flaglerclerk.com or use the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Select Flagler County from the list. Card payments carry a processing fee. In person, go to the courthouse in Bunnell. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 787, Bunnell, FL 32110. Make it payable to "Flagler County Clerk."
Payment plans may be available if you cannot pay the full amount at once. Visit the clerk office in person to ask about setting one up. You will need your citation and photo ID.
Palm Coast Citation Response Options
Three options are available after getting a traffic ticket in Palm Coast. Each affects your record differently.
Paying the fine wraps things up. Simple, but it counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points. The total due is on the back of the citation. Pay within 30 days to avoid extra fees.
You can contest the ticket. Contact the Flagler Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. The court schedules a date. You and the officer both appear. If found guilty, the fine can reach $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone tickets. Missing the 30-day deadline but acting within 180 days adds a $16 late fee under Florida Statute 318.15.
Traffic school is the third path. It keeps points off and cuts the fine. Details are in the next section.
Traffic School for Palm Coast Drivers
Palm Coast drivers can elect a Basic Driver Improvement course to avoid points on their license. This option gives you an 18% reduction in the fine. The Flagler Clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction goes on your record. You must elect this option within 30 days of receiving the citation. Then finish the course within 90 days of the violation date.
Restrictions exist. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school. Tickets for going 30 mph or more over the speed limit do not qualify. You can use this option only five times in your lifetime. It is limited to once every 12 months. If you do not finish the course on time, you face the full fine, a late fee, and points on your record. Find approved courses at the FLHSMV approved schools page. Most courses can be taken online.
After completing the course, make sure the Flagler Clerk received your certificate. Call 386-313-4400 to confirm. Do not assume the school sent it on your behalf.
License Suspension and Palm Coast Tickets
Failing to respond to a Palm Coast traffic ticket can lead to a license suspension. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day deadline adds a $16 late fee. If 180 days pass with no response, the Flagler Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Getting it reinstated requires paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge. The suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from Palm Coast tickets combine with points from other Florida cities. Twelve points in 12 months results in a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months triggers a 3-month suspension. Twenty-four points in 36 months means a full year. Check your current point total through the MyDMV Portal. Palm Coast has a lot of wide residential roads where speed enforcement is common, so points can add up if you are not careful.
Looking Up Palm Coast Traffic Records Online
You can search Palm Coast traffic ticket records through the Flagler Clerk's website. Go to flaglerclerk.com and use the case search tools. Search by citation number or by name. The system shows the fine amount, due date, and case status. New tickets may take a few business days to appear after they are written.
Palm Coast does not have its own police department. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the city. Deputies patrol major roads like Palm Coast Parkway, Belle Terre Parkway, and Old Kings Road. FHP troopers cover I-95 and US 1 through the area. All tickets from all agencies go to the Flagler Clerk. Visit the city website at palmcoast.gov for local government info, but direct all traffic ticket questions to the Flagler Clerk.
The Palm Coast city website offers local government services and community information for residents.
While traffic tickets are managed by the Flagler County Clerk, the Palm Coast website provides contacts for local services and the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court website handles traffic citations for Palm Coast and all of Flagler County.
This county resource provides payment options, court information, and case search tools for Palm Coast traffic ticket records.
Flagler County Traffic Ticket Records
Palm Coast is part of Flagler County. The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court processes all traffic citations for the city and the county. For full details on court locations, fee schedules, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Palm Coast is the only city of its size in Flagler County. Daytona Beach and Deltona are in neighboring Volusia County but do not have separate traffic ticket records pages on this site. For traffic tickets in those areas, check the Volusia County page.