Find Dixie County Traffic Tickets

Traffic ticket records in Dixie County are handled by the Clerk of Courts office in Cross City. Dixie County is one of the least populated counties in Florida, sitting along the Gulf Coast in the Big Bend region. Despite its small size, the county still processes traffic citations on a regular basis, particularly along US-19 and US-98 which pass through the area. The Clerk of Courts manages all citation payments, court scheduling, and record storage for traffic cases. If you need to pay a ticket or look up a citation from Dixie County, the Clerk's office in Cross City is where all records are kept.

Dixie County Clerk of Courts

The Dixie County Clerk of Courts is responsible for all traffic ticket records in the county. This is a small office in Cross City, but it handles the same types of cases as any other Florida county. Civil traffic infractions, criminal traffic offenses, and everything in between. Dixie County sits in the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which covers several rural north Florida counties.

The Clerk stores all citation data and processes payments for traffic fines. You can contact the office by phone or visit in person. Hours follow a standard weekday schedule. Because Dixie County is smaller, wait times tend to be shorter than in metro areas. The staff can look up your ticket, explain your options, and take your payment on the spot. All Dixie County traffic ticket records are public under Florida law, so anyone can request information about a specific case.

Paying Dixie County Traffic Tickets

You have 30 days from the date on your ticket to pay or respond. That deadline is set by Florida Statute 318.14 and it applies to every county in the state, including Dixie. Online payment is the fastest route. Head to PayFLClerk.com, pick Dixie County from the list, and pay with a credit or debit card. There is a convenience fee, but the site runs around the clock.

For in-person payments, visit the Clerk's office in Cross City. They take cash, checks, and money orders. If you want to mail it, send your check or money order to P.O. Box 1206, Cross City, FL 32628. Write your citation number on the payment. The Clerk needs that to match your payment to your case. Missing the 30-day window adds a $16 late fee to your total and starts the process toward a possible license suspension in Dixie County.

Dixie County Traffic Citation Options

Three paths are open to you after getting a traffic ticket in Dixie County. Option one is to pay the fine. That wraps up your case but counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your license for applicable violations. Option two is to elect the basic driver improvement course. This cuts your fine by 18% and keeps points off your record if you finish on time. Option three is to contest the ticket by pleading not guilty and going to a hearing.

Most people in Dixie County pick either option one or two. Contesting works in some cases, but it takes time and there is risk. If the judge rules against you, the fine could go up to $500. For school zone or construction zone tickets, it could reach $1,000. The driver improvement course is a solid middle ground. You pay a bit less and avoid the points. But CDL holders and drivers cited for 30 mph or more over the limit cannot elect traffic school in Dixie County or anywhere in Florida.

Note: You must notify the Dixie County Clerk within 30 days if you want to elect traffic school or request a hearing.

Dixie County Traffic Ticket Fine Schedule

All traffic fines in Dixie County follow Florida Statute 318.18. The base fine is just part of what you owe. Court costs and surcharges get added on top. A moving violation starts at $60 before extras. Nonmoving violations start at $30. Speeding fines range from $25 for minor speeding all the way to $250 for going 30 mph or more over the posted limit.

School zone speeding fines double. So do construction zone fines when workers are on site. Court costs for moving violations add $35, and nonmoving infractions carry $18 in court costs. The $16 late fee applies if your Dixie County ticket goes unpaid past 30 days. A pedestrian infraction is the cheapest at $15 plus $4 in court costs. The total on your citation will reflect all of these combined charges.

Dixie County Traffic Records Resources

The Dixie County Clerk of Courts website has links to online payment and court services. You can start at dixieclerk.com for basic info.

For broader state-level tools, the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers page covers payment options for traffic tickets across all 67 counties, including Dixie County.

License Impact from Dixie County Tickets

An unpaid Dixie County traffic ticket leads directly to license trouble. The Clerk is required to report delinquent citations to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The FLHSMV then issues a suspension order. Your license goes inactive 20 days after the order is mailed. That suspension stays on your FLHSMV record for seven full years, even after you resolve the underlying ticket.

Reinstatement requires paying all fines and a $60 fee to the FLHSMV. The Dixie County Clerk issues a compliance certificate once your balance is clear. You send that to the FLHSMV and they lift the hold on your license. You can check your current status at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov. Handling a Dixie County ticket on time avoids all of this added expense and hassle.

Traffic School for Dixie County Citations

The basic driver improvement course is about four hours long. You can take it online from home or in a classroom setting. Pick a provider from the FLHSMV approved list at flhsmv.gov. The school charges its own fee, which you pay separately from the fine you owe the Dixie County Clerk.

You have to tell the Clerk within 30 days of your citation that you want to elect traffic school. Then finish the course within 90 days. Get your completion certificate and send it to the Dixie County Clerk of Courts. The school may not forward it for you, so ask. If the Clerk does not get your certificate by the deadline, the court can enter a conviction with points on your license. You can use this option up to five times in your life and only once per 12-month period. Check your driving record history at flhsmv.gov to see your current standing.

Nearby Counties

Dixie County sits in the Big Bend area of Florida. These counties share borders with Dixie. Verify the county on your citation before paying, especially if you were near a border road when you got the ticket.

Cities in Dixie County

Dixie County is home to Cross City, Old Town, and Horseshoe Beach. All traffic citations in these areas go through the Dixie County Clerk of Courts. There are no separate city courts for traffic matters. The Clerk's office in Cross City is the single point of contact for all traffic ticket records in the county.