Find Tamarac Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records for Tamarac go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Tamarac is in the northern part of Broward County with about 75,000 residents. The Broward Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the city. Tamarac does not have its own police department. All citations written in the city, whether from BSO deputies or FHP troopers, end up at the Broward Clerk. You have 30 days from the ticket date to decide how to handle it.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Broward County Clerk Handles Tamarac Citations
All traffic ticket records for Tamarac are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Clerk Brenda D. Forman oversees the office. Since Tamarac contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police services, BSO deputies write most local tickets. The Florida Highway Patrol covers state roads and highways in the area too. Every citation, no matter the agency, goes to the Broward Clerk.
| Clerk Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Closest Branch | Traffic North, North Regional Courthouse 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Main Office | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 (Option 1 for Traffic) |
| TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org | |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 calendar days from the date on your Tamarac ticket to respond. Pay, elect school, or request a hearing. Missing the deadline tacks on a $16 late fee. After 180 days without action, the state can suspend your license.
Broward County has four traffic court branches. The Traffic North location in Deerfield Beach is the closest for Tamarac drivers. The Traffic Central branch at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale is also an option. Both handle payments, hearings, traffic school elections, and payment plans. Phone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Paying a Tamarac Traffic Ticket
Paying your ticket is a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Fine amounts follow Florida Statute 318.18. Moving violations start at $60 before court costs. Nonmoving tickets are $30. Speeding fines go from $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit up to $250 for 30 mph or more over. Fines double in school zones and active construction zones. Court costs and surcharges are added on top of every fine.
Pay online at browardclerk.org or through PayFLClerk.com. Select Broward County. A processing fee applies. By phone, call (954) 831-6565. By mail, send a check or money order to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610. Make it out to "Clerk of the Court." Do not send cash. In person, visit any Broward traffic branch. The North branch in Deerfield Beach is the most convenient for Tamarac. Cash at any Florida AMSCOT has no extra clerk fee.
Need more time to pay? Payment plans are available. Go to a branch in person with your ID and citation. A $25 per case processing fee applies. Plan payments must be made by mail or in person.
Tamarac Citation Response Options
Three options after a Tamarac traffic ticket. Choose within 30 days.
Pay the fine. Simple. Fast. You accept the charge and points go on your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets have no points.
Elect traffic school. Pay the fine at an 18% discount and take a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days. No points. No conviction. The clerk withholds adjudication. You can use this five times in your life and once per 12 months. CDL holders cannot elect it. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the limit are not eligible.
Contest the ticket. Ask the Broward Clerk for a hearing within 30 days. You can also submit a conditional plea of no contest by email to TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org. This skips the hearing for eligible cases. No points. No adjudication. If found guilty at a hearing, fines can reach $500 for standard violations or $1,000 for school and construction zone tickets. If you miss the 30-day window but are within 180 days, pay the $16 late fee and then take action. Past 180 days, you need to file a motion with the court.
Traffic School for Tamarac Drivers
Tamarac residents can avoid points by taking traffic school. You save 18% on the fine and your record stays clean. Tell the Broward Clerk you want the course within 30 days. Pay the reduced fine plus a $7.00 affidavit fee. Finish the Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days.
Find approved courses at the FLHSMV website. Most are online and can be done from home at your pace. Prices differ between providers but the state controls the content. The school should send your certificate to the Broward Clerk after you finish. Call (954) 831-6565 to check that it arrived. If it does not show up on time, you face full points, lose the discount, and could end up with a license suspension.
Suspension Risks for Tamarac Tickets
Letting a Tamarac traffic ticket go unanswered leads to a license suspension. The FLHSMV takes action when you do not respond within the allowed time frame. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension holds until you resolve the ticket with the Broward Clerk and pay a $60 reinstatement fee to the state. That suspension remains on your record for seven years.
Point totals from all Florida tickets can also trigger suspensions. Twelve points in 12 months gets a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months brings three months. Twenty-four points in 36 months means a full year. Use the MyDMV Portal to check your points and license status at any time.
Searching Tamarac Traffic Records Online
Look up Tamarac traffic ticket records at browardclerk.org. Search by citation number or name. The system displays your fine amount, due date, and current case status. New tickets can take 5 to 10 business days to appear in the system after they are written.
Since Tamarac uses the Broward Sheriff's Office for policing, BSO is the main agency issuing local tickets. The city website at tamarac.gov has info on city services and community programs. But for all ticket-related questions, go to the Broward Clerk. The clerk is the one who tracks the case, takes the payment, and handles court matters. The police or sheriff write the ticket, and their job ends there.
The image below shows the FLHSMV traffic citations main page, where Tamarac residents can learn about statewide traffic ticket rules and find resources.
The FLHSMV site covers statewide rules on traffic tickets, license points, suspension procedures, and reinstatement requirements.
Broward County Traffic Ticket Records
Tamarac is one of the many cities in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts processes all traffic ticket records for every city in the county. For complete details on court locations, fee schedules, payment plans, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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