Search Sunrise Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Sunrise are processed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Sunrise has about 100,000 residents and sits in the western part of Broward County. The city is home to busy corridors like Sunrise Boulevard, Oakland Park Boulevard, and the Sawgrass Expressway. Whether a ticket came from the Sunrise Police Department, the Broward Sheriff's Office, or Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Clerk handles all of it. You have 30 days from the date on your citation to pay, elect traffic school, or contest the ticket.
Sunrise Quick Facts
Broward Clerk Processes Sunrise Traffic Tickets
The Broward County Clerk of Courts manages all traffic ticket records for Sunrise. Clerk Brenda D. Forman runs the office. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must act on any noncriminal traffic citation within 30 calendar days from the issue date. Miss that window and things get more complicated and more expensive.
The Broward Clerk has four traffic service locations across the county. For Sunrise residents, the Traffic West branch at 100 North Pine Island Road, Room 110, in Plantation is the nearest option. The main office is in Fort Lauderdale at 201 SE 6th Street. There is also a North branch in Deerfield Beach and a South branch in Hollywood. You can use any of these for your Sunrise traffic ticket.
| Clerk Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Nearest Branch | Traffic West, 100 N. Pine Island Rd, Room 110, Plantation, FL |
| Main Office | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 |
| TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org | |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
Phone lines are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-in service at all branches is first come, first served. Bring your citation and a photo ID when you visit.
How to Pay a Sunrise Traffic Ticket
Paying your fine is the fastest way to close a Sunrise traffic case. It counts as a guilty plea. Moving violations put points on your license. Under Florida Statute 318.18, standard moving violations cost $60 before court costs get added. Nonmoving tickets start at $30. Speeding fines depend on how far over the limit you were going: 6 to 9 mph over is $25, 10 to 14 is $100, 15 to 19 is $150, 20 to 29 is $175, and 30 or more over is $250. School zone and construction zone fines are doubled.
Several payment methods are available. Pay online at browardclerk.org or use the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Select Broward County from the list. A processing fee applies to all card payments. You can pay by phone at (954) 831-6565. To mail payment, send a check or money order to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610. Cash payments at any AMSCOT location in Florida have no extra clerk fee. In person, visit the Traffic West branch in Plantation or any other Broward Clerk branch.
If you need time to pay, ask about a payment plan. You must go in person to set one up. There is a $25 processing fee. Plan payments can be made by mail or in person only.
Sunrise Traffic Citation Response Options
Three paths are open to you. Each affects your driving record differently.
Paying the fine closes things out. It is simple but it means accepting the charge. Points hit your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets carry no points but still need to be paid within 30 days. The total due is on the back of your citation.
Contesting the ticket is the second option. Contact the Broward Clerk within 30 days to request a hearing date. Both you and the officer appear before a judge. If found guilty, the fine can go up to $500. School zone and construction zone violations can reach $1,000. A conditional plea of no contest is also available for eligible citations that did not involve a crash. Email TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org to file it. No court appearance needed, and no points on your record.
Traffic school is the third path. See below for details on how it works for Sunrise drivers.
Traffic School for Sunrise Residents
Electing a Basic Driver Improvement course keeps points off your license. You get an 18% cut in the fine. The Broward Clerk withholds adjudication, meaning no conviction goes on your record. Contact the clerk within 30 days of receiving the citation to elect this option. Then complete the course within 90 days of the violation date.
Limits apply. You can only use traffic school five times in your lifetime. Once every 12 months at most. CDL holders are not eligible. Neither are drivers caught doing 30 mph or more over the speed limit. Failing to finish the course on time means you face the full fine, a late fee, and points on your record. A suspension may follow. Find state-approved courses at the FLHSMV approved schools page. Most providers offer online courses you can do from home.
After completing the course, verify that the Broward Clerk received your certificate. Call (954) 831-6565 to check. Do not rely on the school to send it for you.
License Suspension Risks
Not responding to a Sunrise traffic ticket can cost you your license. Under Florida Statute 318.15, missing the 30-day deadline triggers a $16 late fee. If 180 days pass with no action, the Broward Clerk notifies the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Getting it back requires paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement charge to the state. That suspension stays on your record for seven years.
Points from Sunrise tickets stack with points from other Florida cities. Twelve points in 12 months gets a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months means a 3-month suspension. Twenty-four points in 36 months leads to a full year. Monitor your point total through the MyDMV Portal.
Searching Sunrise Traffic Records Online
You can look up Sunrise traffic ticket records through the Broward Clerk's website. Visit browardclerk.org and use the case search tools. Search by citation number or by name. The system shows the fine amount, due date, and case status for each ticket.
New tickets may take 5 to 10 business days to appear in the online system. If you recently got a citation in Sunrise and see no results, wait a few more days. The Sunrise Police Department writes most local traffic tickets. Visit the city website at sunrisefl.gov for police contact info. For payment, court dates, or record questions, go to the Broward Clerk instead of the police department.
The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers site provides statewide info on paying traffic tickets online, including Broward County options for Sunrise drivers.
This statewide portal helps Sunrise residents find the right clerk office and payment page for their traffic citation.
Broward County Traffic Ticket Records
Sunrise is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic citations for the city and the entire county. For complete details on all court locations, fee schedules, payment plans, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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