Port St. Lucie Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Port St. Lucie are managed by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts. Port St. Lucie is the largest city in St. Lucie County, with around 200,000 residents spread across a wide area along the Treasure Coast. Citations issued by the Port St. Lucie Police Department and other agencies go to the St. Lucie Clerk for processing. You have 30 days from the date on your ticket to pay, elect traffic school, or request a court hearing. The Clerk's main office is in Fort Pierce, and most services are also available online.
Port St. Lucie Quick Facts
St. Lucie County Clerk Handles Port St. Lucie Citations
Every traffic ticket issued in Port St. Lucie goes through the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts. The Clerk's office processes citations from all law enforcement agencies that operate in the city. That includes the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any traffic citation within 30 calendar days of the date it was issued.
The St. Lucie Clerk's main office is in Fort Pierce at the St. Lucie County Courthouse. Port St. Lucie is a large city geographically, so the drive to Fort Pierce can take 20 to 30 minutes depending on where you live. Many residents use the online options instead. The Clerk's website lets you look up your ticket, pay fines, and elect traffic school without making the trip. You can also handle things by mail or by phone.
St. Lucie Clerk Contact Information
| Clerk Office | St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954 |
| Phone | (772) 462-6900 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website | stlucieclerk.com |
Walk-in service at the Fort Pierce courthouse is first come, first served. Bring your citation and a valid photo ID. If you plan to set up a payment plan, you will need to go in person. The Clerk cannot set up plans over the phone or online. A processing fee applies to all payment plans.
Port St. Lucie Police Department
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. The department has over 350 sworn officers. Headquarters is at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. The non-emergency line is (772) 871-5000. Officers patrol major roads like Port St. Lucie Boulevard, US 1, Gatlin Boulevard, and Crosstown Parkway.
Port St. Lucie PD writes the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation. Once the officer issues the ticket, it goes to the St. Lucie Clerk for processing. New citations usually show up in the Clerk's system within 5 to 10 business days. If you try to look up your ticket right away and get no results, wait a few more days. The Florida Highway Patrol also writes tickets on I-95 and the Florida Turnpike through Port St. Lucie. Those citations go to the same Clerk's office.
Visit the city website at cityofpsl.com for more on local police services and community programs.
Paying Port St. Lucie Traffic Tickets
Paying a traffic ticket in Port St. Lucie means you accept guilt. Points will go on your license for any moving violation. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation carries a $60 base fine before surcharges and court costs. Nonmoving violations carry a $30 base fine. Speeding fines start at $25 for going 6 to 9 mph over the limit. The fine jumps to $100 for 10 to 14 mph over, $150 for 15 to 19 over, $175 for 20 to 29 over, and $250 for 30 mph or more over. School zone and construction zone tickets double the base fine.
Online payment is available through the St. Lucie Clerk website or through the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Select St. Lucie County and enter your citation number. A convenience fee applies to all credit and debit card payments. You can also pay by phone at (772) 462-6900. Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954. Never send cash in the mail.
In-person payments are accepted at the Fort Pierce courthouse. Cash, check, and money order are all accepted there. Credit cards work too but carry the processing fee.
Contesting a Port St. Lucie Citation
You can fight any traffic ticket you get in Port St. Lucie. Contact the St. Lucie Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. You can do this in person, by phone, or by mail. The court will schedule a date for you to appear before a judge. If the court finds you guilty, the penalty could be up to $500 for most violations. School zone and construction zone violations carry a maximum of $1,000.
Missing the 30-day window triggers a $16 late fee under Florida Statute 318.15. After 180 days of no response, the Clerk notifies the FLHSMV to suspend your license. Clearing a suspended license means paying all outstanding fines plus a $60 reinstatement fee. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years. Do not ignore a ticket. Even if you plan to contest it, make sure you notify the Clerk on time.
Traffic School for Port St. Lucie Drivers
Traffic school is a good option for many Port St. Lucie drivers. Electing a Basic Driver Improvement course keeps points off your record and cuts the fine by 18%. You must tell the St. Lucie Clerk within 30 days that you want this option. Pay the reduced fine plus a $7.00 affidavit fee. Then complete the course within 90 days.
There are limits. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school. If you were going 30 mph or more over the speed limit, you are not eligible. You can only use this option five times in your lifetime and once per 12-month period. When you finish the course, send the original completion certificate to the St. Lucie Clerk. If you do not complete it on time, you face the full fine amount, a late penalty, points on your license, and possible suspension. Find approved courses on the FLHSMV website.
License Suspension and Reinstatement
Ignoring a Port St. Lucie traffic ticket leads to serious problems. The 30-day deadline is firm. Once it passes, the $16 late fee kicks in right away. At 180 days, the St. Lucie Clerk reports you to the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended.
Getting your license back requires clearing the original ticket. You must pay all fines, late fees, and court costs in full. Then pay the $60 reinstatement fee to the FLHSMV through the MyDMV portal. Driving on a suspended license is a separate criminal offense in Florida. It is not worth the risk. Handle your citation on time, even if you need a payment plan to do it.
Looking Up Port St. Lucie Traffic Records Online
The St. Lucie Clerk provides online case search tools on their website. You can look up your citation by ticket number, name, or case number. The system shows the status of your ticket, amounts due, and any deadlines. Court dates and hearing results also appear there once they are entered.
Keep your citation handy when using the online system. The ticket number is the fastest way to pull up your case. If you lost your ticket, call the Clerk at (772) 462-6900. They can look up your citation using your name and date of birth. The PayFLClerk statewide system also works for St. Lucie County lookups.
The City of Port St. Lucie website offers local government info, police services, and resources for residents handling traffic citations in the area.
The St. Lucie County Clerk's website provides online access to traffic ticket lookups, payment options, and court schedules for the 19th Judicial Circuit.
St. Lucie County Traffic Records
Port St. Lucie is part of St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic citations issued in the city and throughout the county. For full details on St. Lucie County traffic courts, fee schedules, and clerk locations, see the county page.
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