Search Tallahassee Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Tallahassee are managed by the Leon County Clerk of Courts. Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida and the largest city in Leon County, with about 200,000 residents. The city is home to multiple law enforcement agencies that write traffic citations, including the Tallahassee Police Department, the Leon County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol. All tickets flow to the Leon County Clerk. You have 30 days from your citation date to respond.
Tallahassee Quick Facts
Leon County Clerk Handles Tallahassee Tickets
Every traffic citation issued in Tallahassee gets processed by the Leon County Clerk of Courts. The Clerk's office sits at 1920 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. It is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit. All citations from the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff, Capitol Police, FSU Police, FAMU Police, and the Florida Highway Patrol go to this office. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must respond to any traffic citation within 30 calendar days.
Tallahassee is a college town with two major universities. Traffic enforcement is heavy around campus areas, on Tennessee Street, and along Apalachee Parkway. The Leon Clerk processes a high volume of tickets each year. Their online system handles most tasks without an in-person visit. You can look up tickets, pay fines, elect traffic school, and check court dates on the Clerk's website.
Leon County Clerk Contact Information
| Clerk Office | Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1920 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 |
| Phone | (850) 606-4000 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | clerk.leon.fl.us |
Walk-in service is first come, first served. Bring your citation and a valid photo ID. The office can get busy, so plan extra time. Payment plans must be set up in person at the Clerk's office. A processing fee applies to all plans.
Tallahassee Police Department
The Tallahassee Police Department is the city's primary law enforcement agency. Their headquarters is at 234 East 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303. The non-emergency number is (850) 606-5800. TPD officers patrol all city streets and write the standard Florida Uniform Traffic Citation. High-traffic areas include Monroe Street, Thomasville Road, Mahan Drive, and Capital Circle.
Being the state capital, Tallahassee also has Capitol Police patrolling the downtown government complex. Florida State University Police and FAMU Police write tickets on and around their campuses. The Leon County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas. FHP works I-10 and US 90 through the region. Every one of these agencies sends citations to the Leon County Clerk.
New tickets take 5 to 10 business days to appear in the Clerk's system. Visit the city website at talgov.com for police services and local resources.
Paying Tallahassee Traffic Tickets
Paying your ticket means you accept guilt. Points get added to your license for moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, a standard moving violation carries a $60 base fine. Nonmoving violations are $30. Speeding fines range from $25 for 6 to 9 mph over to $250 for 30 mph or more over the limit. School zone and construction zone violations double the base fine amount.
Online payment is the easiest option for most Tallahassee drivers. Use the Leon County Clerk website or the PayFLClerk statewide portal. A convenience fee applies to credit and debit card payments online. You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to the Leon County Clerk at 1920 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. In person, the Clerk's office accepts cash, checks, and cards.
Students at FSU and FAMU should not ignore tickets. The Clerk does not make exceptions for end-of-semester moves. If you leave town before dealing with your citation, it follows you.
Traffic School for Tallahassee Drivers
Traffic school keeps points off your record. It also cuts your fine by 18%. Elect a Basic Driver Improvement course within 30 days of getting your citation. Pay the reduced fine plus a $7.00 affidavit fee to the Leon County Clerk. Then finish the course within 90 days.
Not all drivers qualify. CDL holders are excluded. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the limit are not eligible. The lifetime cap is five uses, and you can only use it once per 12-month period. After completing the course, send the original certificate to the Leon County Clerk. Do not assume the school will handle this for you. Failing to complete the course on time results in full fines, late fees, points, and possible license suspension. Check the FLHSMV list for approved courses.
Contesting a Tallahassee Traffic Ticket
You have every right to fight a traffic ticket issued in Tallahassee. Tell the Leon County Clerk within 30 days that you want a hearing. You can do this in person, by mail, or by phone. The court schedules a date for you to appear before a judge in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. If you lose, the penalty can reach $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school and construction zone tickets.
Missing the 30-day deadline triggers a $16 late fee under Florida Statute 318.15. After 180 days with no response, the Clerk reports the unpaid citation to the FLHSMV. Your license gets suspended. Getting it back means paying all fines, late fees, and a $60 reinstatement fee through the MyDMV portal. That suspension stays on your record for seven years. Even if you plan to contest, file your intent on time.
Online Records Search
The Leon County Clerk has an online case search at their website. You can look up your citation by ticket number, name, or case number. The system shows ticket status, amounts owed, and court dates. It also shows if a warrant or suspension has been issued for unpaid tickets.
The PayFLClerk statewide portal works for Leon County too. Keep your citation number ready for the fastest lookup. If you lost your ticket, call (850) 606-4000. The Clerk can find your record by name and date of birth.
Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida and home to multiple law enforcement agencies that issue traffic citations throughout the city.
The City of Tallahassee website provides links to police services, local government offices, and resources for residents who need to handle traffic citations.
Leon County Traffic Records
Tallahassee is part of Leon County. The Leon County Clerk of Courts processes every traffic citation issued in the city and across the county. For full details on Leon County traffic courts, fee schedules, and services, see the county page.
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