Search Baker County Traffic Tickets

Baker County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Macclenny, the county seat. This small, rural county sits in northeast Florida just west of Jacksonville and has a population of around 29,000 residents. Despite its size, Baker County processes hundreds of traffic citations each year, many from drivers passing through on US-90 and State Road 228. The Clerk of Court handles all civil traffic infractions, from speeding tickets to seatbelt violations. If you got a ticket in Baker County, the clerk's office is your first stop for payment, court dates, and traffic school options.

Baker County Clerk of Court Office

The Baker County Clerk of Court sits on Macclenny Avenue in the heart of the county seat. This is where all traffic ticket records are processed and stored. Staff can help you look up a citation, explain your options, and take your payment. The office is small but handles the full range of traffic cases that come through Baker County courts.

Baker County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. The circuit court system means that some rules and forms are shared across all six counties. But each county clerk runs its own traffic division. So if you got a ticket in Baker County, you deal with the Baker County Clerk, not the clerk in a neighboring county. That is true even if you live somewhere else in the circuit.

Note: Baker County's clerk office has limited hours compared to larger counties, so call ahead to confirm when the traffic window is open.

Baker County Traffic Citation Options

You have three main options when you get a traffic ticket in Baker County. Florida law gives you 30 days from the date on the citation to pick one. This 30-day rule comes from Florida Statute 318.14 and applies in every county. Do not let the deadline pass. A late Baker County ticket brings a $16 extra fee and can put your license at risk.

Option one is the simplest: plead guilty, accept the points, and pay the fine. You can do this online, by mail, or in person at the Baker County Clerk's office. This closes the case, but your driving record picks up the points tied to the violation. Option two lets you pay the ticket and elect traffic school at the same time. The fine drops by 18%, and no points go on your record if you complete the course. You must finish within 90 days of the citation date. Option three is to contest the ticket. You ask the Baker County Clerk for a court hearing, and a judge decides the case.

Each option has trade-offs. Paying the fine is fast but adds points. Traffic school costs more time but keeps your record clean. Going to court is a gamble since you could win and owe nothing, or lose and face a bigger fine. Most Baker County drivers pick option one or two.

Paying Baker County Traffic Tickets

Baker County offers several ways to pay your traffic ticket. Online payment is the most convenient method. You can use the statewide PayFLClerk.com portal, select Baker County, and follow the steps to pay with a credit or debit card. A convenience fee applies to all card payments.

In-person payments are accepted at the clerk's office at 339 E. Macclenny Avenue. You can pay with cash, check, or money order there. If you prefer mail, send a money order or cashier's check to the Baker County Clerk of Court. Include your citation number on the payment so staff can match it to your case. Do not mail cash. Allow enough time for the mail to arrive before your 30-day deadline hits.

The statewide payment portal run by the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers is another way to find Baker County payment links. This site connects you to each county's payment system. For Baker County, it redirects to the clerk's online portal where you can look up your citation and pay.

Note: It may take 5 to 10 days for a new Baker County traffic ticket to appear in the clerk's system after the officer writes it.

Traffic School for Baker County Tickets

Choosing traffic school is popular with Baker County drivers who want to avoid points. The process starts at the clerk's office. When you pay your Baker County ticket, tell the clerk you want to elect the driver improvement course. The fine gets cut by 18% under Florida Statute 318.14. Then you pick an approved school and finish the course within 90 days.

You can take the course online from anywhere in Florida. The state keeps an approved list at FLHSMV's website. After you pass, the school gives you a certificate. You must file that certificate with the Baker County Clerk. Some schools send it in for you, but do not assume yours will. Call the Baker County Clerk to confirm they got it. If the certificate does not show up on time, your license can be suspended, extra fees get added, and points go on your record anyway.

There are limits. You cannot use traffic school more than five times in your life. You cannot use it more than once in a 12-month stretch. Drivers holding a commercial license are barred from this option. And if your Baker County ticket was for speeding 30 mph or more above the limit, you are not eligible at all.

Baker County Traffic Ticket Fine Amounts

Fine amounts for Baker County traffic tickets follow the statewide schedule in Florida Statute 318.18. Base fines are set by the state, but county surcharges and court costs get added. Here are the base fines for common Baker County violations:

• Speeding 6-9 mph over: $25 base fine
• Speeding 10-14 mph over: $100 base fine
• Speeding 15-19 mph over: $150 base fine
• Speeding 20-29 mph over: $175 base fine
• Speeding 30+ mph over: $250 base fine
• Standard moving violation: $60 base fine
• Nonmoving violation: $30 base fine

School zone and construction zone violations in Baker County carry double fines. The construction zone doubling only applies when workers are on site. Court costs for moving violations add $35 on top of the base fine. Nonmoving violations add $18 in court costs. A late fee of $16 gets tacked on if you miss the 30-day window. These amounts add up fast, which is why it pays to handle your Baker County traffic ticket early.

Baker County Tickets and License Suspension

Ignoring a Baker County traffic ticket is a bad idea. If you do not pay or respond within 30 days, the clerk notifies the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. FLHSMV then sends you a notice that your license will be suspended in 20 days. Once the suspension goes through, it stays on your record for seven years. Getting caught driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense in Florida.

To get your license back, you have to clear the Baker County ticket plus pay a $60 reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. You can check your license status online at the MyDMV Portal. The Baker County Clerk can also look up what you owe. Once everything is paid, the clerk issues a compliance certificate, and FLHSMV lifts the suspension. The whole process takes longer than just paying the ticket on time would have.

Florida Traffic Ticket Resources

Beyond the Baker County Clerk's office, several state-level resources can help with traffic tickets. The FLHSMV traffic citations page explains your rights and options under Florida law. You can look up your driving record history at FLHSMV's driving record page. A 3-year record costs $14.25 and a 7-year record runs $16.25. These are useful if you need to check how many points are on your license before deciding how to handle a Baker County traffic ticket.

The statewide PayFLClerk.com site links to all 67 Florida county clerks for online ticket payment. It is the fastest way to find Baker County's payment portal if you do not have the direct link saved.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Baker County. Make sure your citation was issued in Baker County before contacting the clerk. The county name on the ticket tells you where to pay.