Wellington Traffic Records Search
Traffic ticket records in Wellington are handled by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts. Wellington is a large village in western Palm Beach County with about 80,000 residents. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for Wellington. All citations issued within the village go to the Palm Beach Clerk for processing, payment, and court scheduling. You have 30 days from the date on your ticket to respond.
Wellington Quick Facts
Palm Beach Clerk Processes Wellington Tickets
The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts manages all traffic ticket records for Wellington. There is no village-level traffic court. Wellington relies on the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for policing, so PBSO deputies write most local citations. The Florida Highway Patrol also works the highways in the area. Every ticket goes to the Palm Beach Clerk regardless of which agency issued it.
| Clerk Office | Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Main Office | 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | 561-355-2996 |
| Website | www.mypalmbeachclerk.com |
Under Florida Statute 318.14, the 30-day deadline to act on a Wellington traffic ticket is strict. Miss it and a $16 late fee gets added to your total. If 180 days pass with no response, the FLHSMV will suspend your license.
Wellington is in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Traffic cases are civil matters handled by traffic hearing officers. You do not get a jury trial or a public defender for a traffic ticket. The hearings are usually quick. The main courthouse is about a 20-minute drive from Wellington in downtown West Palm Beach.
Paying a Wellington Traffic Ticket
Paying a Wellington traffic ticket is a guilty plea. Points go on your license for moving violations. Fines come from Florida Statute 318.18. Moving violations start at $60 before court costs and surcharges. Nonmoving tickets begin at $30. Speeding fines run from $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit to $250 for 30 mph or more over. School zones and construction zones double the base fine.
You can pay online at mypalmbeachclerk.com or through PayFLClerk.com. Select Palm Beach County from the list. Credit and debit cards work. A processing fee applies for online payments. By phone, call 561-355-2996. By mail, send a check or money order to the clerk at 205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Make it out to "Clerk of the Court." In person, visit the main courthouse in West Palm Beach. Cash payments at any AMSCOT location have no additional clerk fee.
Payment plans are available if you need them. Go in person to the clerk's office with your ID and citation. There is a $25 processing fee per case.
Wellington Citation Response Options
Three options exist after a Wellington traffic ticket. You must pick one within 30 days.
Pay the fine. The quickest route. You accept the charge. Points land on your record for moving violations. Nonmoving tickets do not carry points but still need payment.
Elect traffic school. Pay the fine with an 18% discount. Take a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days. No points on your license. The clerk withholds adjudication, so no conviction appears on your record. This is limited to five times in your life and once every 12 months. CDL holders cannot use it. Tickets for 30 mph or more over the limit are not eligible.
Contest the ticket. Request a hearing from the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days. Present your case to a hearing officer. If found guilty, penalties can go up to $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school and construction zone tickets. A conditional plea of no contest may be an option for eligible citations not involving a crash. This avoids a hearing, keeps points off your record, and withholds adjudication. If you are past 30 days but within 180, pay the $16 late fee first. After 180 days, file a motion explaining the delay.
Traffic School for Wellington Residents
Traffic school keeps points off your license and saves you money. The 18% cut on the fine adds up, especially on larger speeding tickets. Contact the Palm Beach Clerk within 30 days of your citation to elect the course. Pay the discounted fine and a $7.00 affidavit fee. Complete the Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days.
The FLHSMV website has a list of approved course providers. Most schools offer the course online. You can do it from home. Prices vary but the state sets the content. After finishing, the school sends your certificate to the Palm Beach Clerk. Call 561-355-2996 to verify it arrived. If the certificate does not show up in time, you lose the discount, get full points, and could face a license suspension.
License Suspension and Wellington Tickets
Ignoring a Wellington traffic ticket leads to a license suspension. The FLHSMV suspends your driving privileges when you fail to respond. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the suspension stays until you clear the ticket with the Palm Beach Clerk and pay a $60 reinstatement fee. That mark stays on your driving record for seven years.
Points from all Florida tickets add up. Twelve points in 12 months triggers a 30-day suspension. Eighteen points in 18 months means three months. Twenty-four points in 36 months brings a full year. Use the MyDMV Portal to check your point balance and license status at any time.
Looking Up Wellington Traffic Records Online
Search for Wellington traffic ticket records at mypalmbeachclerk.com. Use your citation number or name to find your case. The system shows the fine amount, due date, and current status. New tickets may take 5 to 10 business days to appear after they are issued.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office writes most citations in Wellington. The village website at wellingtonfl.gov has info on local government services and community programs. But for anything about your traffic ticket, go to the Palm Beach Clerk. The sheriff writes the ticket, and the clerk manages everything after that. Questions about fines, court dates, or your record go to the clerk's office.
The image below shows the Village of Wellington website, where residents can find information on local services and community resources.
The Wellington village website provides links to local government services and community programs, though traffic ticket records are handled by the Palm Beach County Clerk.
Palm Beach County Traffic Ticket Records
Wellington is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for the village and the rest of the county. For full details on court locations, fees, payment plans, and hearing procedures, visit the county page.
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