Duval County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Duval County are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Jacksonville. As the most populous county in northeast Florida, Duval County processes a very high volume of traffic citations each year. The consolidated city-county government means Jacksonville and Duval County operate as one entity, so all tickets issued within city or county limits go to the same Clerk's office. Whether it was a speeding ticket on I-95 or a red light violation on Beach Boulevard, the Duval County Clerk handles the record. This office manages payments, schedules hearings, and stores citation data for public access.

Duval County Clerk of Courts Office

The Duval County Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of all traffic ticket records in the county. The main office is on East Bay Road in downtown Jacksonville. A separate traffic division handles citation inquiries and can be reached at a direct phone number. Duval County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Clay and Nassau Counties. The county court handles noncriminal traffic infractions while the circuit court takes criminal traffic cases.

Because of the consolidated government structure, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency issuing traffic citations in Duval County. The Florida Highway Patrol also writes tickets on state roads and interstates within county boundaries. No matter which agency wrote your ticket, it all flows to the Duval County Clerk of Courts for processing and record keeping. The office also works with the FLHSMV to report delinquent cases and process driver improvement course elections.

Paying Duval County Traffic Tickets

Duval County offers multiple ways to pay a traffic ticket. The online option is the most popular. Go to PayFLClerk.com and pick Duval County from the list. You can also use the Clerk's own website at duvalclerk.com for online payment. Credit and debit cards are accepted. A small convenience fee gets added to your total when you pay electronically.

Phone payments are also available through the Duval County Clerk. Call the traffic division at 904-391-6700 for assistance. For in-person payments, go to the Clerk's office at 330 East Bay Road in Jacksonville. You can also mail in your payment. Send a check or money order made out to the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Include your citation number so staff can apply it correctly. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must pay or respond within 30 days. That clock starts on the date printed on the citation itself.

Note: Allow 5 to 10 business days after the traffic stop for your citation to appear in the Duval County Clerk's system.

Traffic Citation Options in Duval County

You get three options when you receive a traffic ticket in Duval County. First, you can pay the fine. This is the quickest way to close the case. But paying equals a guilty plea, and points land on your driving record if the violation carries them. Second, you can elect a basic driver improvement course. You still pay a fine but at a reduced rate, 18% less than the standard amount. Complete the approved course on time and submit your certificate. No points go on your license and the court withholds adjudication.

The third option is contesting the ticket. Plead not guilty and request a hearing in the Duval County court. A judge reviews the case. If you win, you pay nothing and your record stays clean. If you lose, the judge can set a fine up to $500 for most violations or up to $1,000 for school zone and construction zone speeding. Each option carries different results and different costs. The traffic division staff at 904-391-6700 can explain how each one works for your specific ticket in Duval County.

Duval County Traffic Ticket Fines

Traffic fines in Duval County follow the state schedule under Florida Statute 318.18. The base fine is only part of the total. Court costs and surcharges are added on top. Most moving violations start at $60 before those extras. Speeding fines increase with speed: $25 for 6-9 mph over, $100 for 10-14 over, $150 for 15-19 over, $175 for 20-29 over, and $250 for 30 or more mph over the posted limit.

• Pedestrian infraction: $15 base fine
• Nonmoving violation: $30 base fine
• Moving violation: $60 base fine
• School zone speeding: Double the normal fine
• Construction zone speeding: Double when workers present

Court costs run $35 for moving violations and $18 for nonmoving violations. If you miss the 30-day deadline, a $16 late fee gets tacked on. With all the surcharges, a basic speeding ticket in Duval County can easily run well over $200 by the time everything is totaled up.

Duval County Traffic Records Online

The Duval County Clerk of Courts maintains a website with information about traffic citations, court services, and online tools. You can visit duvalclerk.com to access payment links and case info.

The Clerk's website is the primary resource for handling Duval County traffic tickets online. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers page also has statewide payment info if you need it.

License Suspension from Duval County Tickets

Ignoring a Duval County traffic ticket has serious consequences. Once the 30-day deadline passes without payment, the Clerk reports it to the FLHSMV. A suspension order goes out in the mail. Your license is suspended 20 days after the order is sent. That mark stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years. Given the volume of tickets in Duval County, this is a situation many Jacksonville drivers find themselves in.

Getting reinstated means paying all outstanding fines, late fees, and collection charges to the Duval County Clerk. Then you pay a $60 reinstatement fee to the FLHSMV. The Clerk provides a compliance certificate once your balance is clear. You can monitor your license status at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov. Taking care of your Duval County ticket early costs much less than dealing with a suspended license later on.

Traffic School for Duval County Citations

Electing traffic school is the best way to keep points off your license after a Duval County ticket. The four-hour basic driver improvement course is available online or in a classroom. Pick from the FLHSMV approved list at flhsmv.gov. The school charges a fee that is separate from the fine you pay the Duval County Clerk.

Tell the Clerk within 30 days that you want traffic school. Pay the reduced fine at that time. Then complete the course within 90 days and submit your certificate of completion. You are limited to five elections in your lifetime and one per 12-month period. CDL holders cannot elect this option. Neither can drivers cited for going 30 mph or more over the posted speed limit. If you do not submit your certificate by the deadline, the Duval County court may enter a conviction and add points.

You can check your driving record at flhsmv.gov/driving-record-history to confirm that the school election shows up correctly on your Duval County traffic record.

Nearby Counties

Duval County borders four other counties in northeast Florida. If you got a ticket near the county line, check the issuing county on your citation. Each county has its own Clerk of Courts office for traffic ticket records.

Cities in Duval County

Duval County and Jacksonville share a consolidated government. The city of Jacksonville covers nearly the entire county. Small beach communities like Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Baldwin maintain their own municipal governments but still fall under the Duval County Clerk for traffic citation processing.

Other communities in Duval County include Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Baldwin. All traffic tickets from these areas are processed through the Duval County Clerk of Courts.