Find Traffic Tickets in Bradford County
Bradford County traffic ticket records are kept at the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller office in Starke. This small north Florida county has a population of about 28,500 and sits along US-301, a busy corridor that generates many traffic citations. The county is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit and shares court resources with Alachua, Baker, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. Bradford County's clerk processes all civil traffic infractions from speeding to seatbelt violations. If you received a citation anywhere in Bradford County, the clerk's office on North Temple Avenue is the place to handle it.
Bradford County Quick Facts
Bradford County Clerk of Court
The Bradford County Clerk's office sits at 945 North Temple Avenue in Starke. This is where all traffic ticket records for the county are processed. The office handles payments, court date scheduling, traffic school elections, and record lookups. Staff can pull up your citation by number and tell you the fine amount, due date, and what options you have left.
Bradford County is one of the smaller counties in the 8th Judicial Circuit. That means the clerk's office is not as large as what you would find in Gainesville or Jacksonville. But the same Florida traffic laws apply here. You still get 30 days to respond to a citation, the same fine schedule, and the same traffic school rules. The clerk processes everything according to Florida Statute 318.14, just like every other county in the state.
The Bradford County Clerk's website at bradfordclerk.com has general information about the office and its services.
| Address | 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Drawer B, Starke, FL 32091 |
| Phone | 904-966-6280 |
| Website | Bradford County Clerk |
Paying Bradford County Traffic Tickets
Bradford County accepts traffic ticket payments in three ways. Online payment is available through the MyFloridaCounty portal. You can also access the payment system through PayFLClerk.com by picking Bradford County from the dropdown list. Both routes lead to the same online system where you enter your citation number and pay with a card.
In-person payments are taken at the clerk's office in Starke. You can pay with cash, check, or money order. Credit and debit cards are accepted too, though a convenience fee applies. Mail-in payments are the third option. Send a check or money order payable to the Bradford County Clerk of Court. Include your citation number so the staff can match the payment to your case. Mail it to P.O. Drawer B, Starke, FL 32091. Leave enough time for the payment to arrive before your 30-day deadline.
The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website also provides a direct link to Bradford County's payment system.
Bradford County Traffic Citation Options
Three choices exist for dealing with a Bradford County traffic ticket. These are the same options available across Florida, all laid out in Florida Statute 318.14. You have 30 days from the citation date to make your choice. Missing the deadline triggers a $16 late fee and puts your license at risk.
The first option is to pay the full fine. This is a guilty plea. Points get added to your record based on the violation type. Most Bradford County drivers with a clean record pick this option for minor tickets since it is the fastest way to close the case. The second option combines payment with traffic school. You pay a reduced fine (18% less) and then take an approved driver improvement course. If you finish the course and submit the certificate on time, no points go on your record. You have 90 days from the citation date to wrap up the course.
The third option is to fight the ticket. Contact the Bradford County Clerk within 30 days and ask for a court hearing. A judge hears the case, and the outcome depends on the evidence. If you lose, the fine could be higher. Court fines for most violations can go up to $500 in Bradford County. School zone speeding can reach $1,000 under Florida Statute 318.18.
Note: If your Bradford County citation is for speeding 30 mph or more over the limit, traffic school is not available and a court appearance is required.
Traffic School for Bradford County Citations
Electing traffic school on a Bradford County ticket keeps points off your driving record. The process starts when you contact the clerk's office in Starke. You pay the reduced fine amount and tell them you want to take the course. Then you pick an approved school from the FLHSMV approved list and complete it.
Most people take the course online. It covers basic driving safety topics and takes a few hours. After you pass, the school gives you a certificate of completion. You need to make sure that certificate gets to the Bradford County Clerk before the deadline. Some schools file it for you, some do not. Call the clerk at 904-966-6280 to check if they received it. Failing to get the certificate in on time leads to license suspension, added fees, and points.
Limits apply to this option. You can use it up to five times in your life. You cannot use it more than once per 12-month period. CDL holders are excluded. And if the Bradford County ticket was for going 30 or more over the limit, you are out of luck. These rules come from Florida Statute 318.14 and apply statewide, not just in Bradford County.
Bradford County Traffic Ticket Fines
Bradford County uses the state fine schedule from Florida Statute 318.18. Base fines for speeding range from $25 for going 6-9 mph over to $250 for going 30 or more over. A regular moving violation runs $60. Nonmoving violations cost $30. Court costs and county surcharges get stacked on top of these base amounts, so the total is always higher than what the statute lists.
School zone violations in Bradford County carry double fines. Construction zone violations double too, but only when workers are on site. The late penalty for missing the 30-day window is $16. Moving violations add $35 in court costs. Nonmoving violations add $18. These numbers add up. A standard speeding ticket in Bradford County can easily total over $200 once all the fees are included.
License Suspension from Bradford County Tickets
Skipping a Bradford County traffic ticket leads to license trouble. The clerk must report unpaid tickets to FLHSMV after 30 days. The state mails you a suspension order. Twenty days later, your license is gone. It stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years. Driving on a suspended license in Florida is a criminal offense that carries its own fines and possible jail time.
Getting your license back requires clearing the Bradford County ticket, paying any late fees and surcharges, and handing FLHSMV a $60 reinstatement fee. You can track your license status at the MyDMV Portal. Call the Bradford County Clerk at 904-966-6280 to find out exactly what you owe on the ticket side. Once everything is paid, the clerk sends a compliance certificate and FLHSMV lifts the suspension. The FLHSMV traffic citations page has more details on how reinstatement works.
Nearby Counties
Bradford County borders five other counties in north-central Florida. If you are not sure which county your ticket was issued in, check the citation itself. The county name is printed on the form.