Search Escambia County Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Escambia County are processed and stored by the Clerk of Courts in Pensacola. Escambia County is the westernmost county in Florida, bordering Alabama along the Perdido River. Traffic volume is heavy along I-10, US-29, and throughout the Pensacola metro area, which generates a large number of citations each year. The Clerk of Courts office handles all civil traffic infractions, accepts fine payments, manages court scheduling, and maintains records that the public can access. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor passing through, the Escambia County Clerk is the office that holds your traffic ticket record.
Escambia County Quick Facts
Escambia County Clerk of Courts
The Escambia County Clerk of Courts keeps all traffic ticket records filed in the county. The main office is at the Governmental Center in downtown Pensacola. A dedicated traffic division phone line makes it easier to reach the right staff when you have questions about a citation. Escambia County falls in the 1st Judicial Circuit, which also covers Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties.
When law enforcement writes a traffic citation in Escambia County, the ticket gets sent to the Clerk's office for processing. This can take 5 to 10 business days after the stop. Once in the system, you have 30 days from the citation date to take action. The Clerk manages fine payments, traffic school elections, and hearing requests. All records are stored at the courthouse and are available to anyone. Criminal traffic offenses like DUI and driving on a suspended license go to the circuit court rather than the county court in Escambia County.
| Address | 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-595-4310 |
| Traffic Division | 850-595-4360 |
| Website | escambiaclerk.com |
Paying Escambia County Traffic Tickets
The fastest way to pay an Escambia County traffic ticket is online. Use PayFLClerk.com and pick Escambia County from the menu. Credit and debit cards are accepted, and a convenience fee applies. The site is available 24 hours a day. You can also visit the Clerk's own website at escambiaclerk.com for payment links and additional information.
In-person payments are taken at the Governmental Center in Pensacola. Cash, check, and money order are all accepted. If you want to pay by mail, send your check or money order to the Escambia County Clerk of Courts at 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501. Write your citation number on the check. Payment by phone is also an option. Call the traffic division at 850-595-4360 for details on phone payments.
Under Florida Statute 318.14, you must pay or respond within 30 days. A $16 late penalty gets added if you miss that deadline. The Clerk is also required to report delinquent tickets to the FLHSMV, which can lead to license suspension. Do not let an Escambia County ticket slide past the due date.
Note: Paying the fine is treated as a guilty plea and points will be assessed on your license for applicable violations in Escambia County.
Escambia County Traffic Citation Options
After you get a ticket in Escambia County, pick one of three options within 30 days. Option one is paying the fine outright. Quick and simple, but it counts as a conviction. Points go on your record. Option two is electing a basic driver improvement course. The fine is reduced by 18%, and no points are added if you finish the course on time. This is the most popular choice for people who want a clean record.
Option three is to fight the citation. You plead not guilty and request a hearing. The Escambia County court sets a date and you present your case to a judge. Winning means no fine and no points. Losing could mean a higher fine, up to $500 for most infractions or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone speeding. Each option has trade-offs. Call 850-595-4360 to talk with the Escambia County traffic division about which one makes sense for your ticket.
Escambia County Traffic Ticket Fines
Fine amounts for Escambia County follow the schedule in Florida Statute 318.18. The base fine is just part of what you owe. Court costs and surcharges get stacked on top. A basic moving violation starts at $60. Speeding fines range from $25 for minor speeding to $250 for going 30 mph or more over the limit. School zone and construction zone violations carry double fines.
- Speeding 6-9 mph over: $25
- Speeding 10-14 mph over: $100
- Speeding 15-19 mph over: $150
- Speeding 20-29 mph over: $175
- Speeding 30+ mph over: $250
- Moving violation (standard): $60
- Nonmoving violation: $30
Court costs add $35 to moving violations and $18 to nonmoving violations. The $16 late fee applies after 30 days. With all charges combined, even a modest Escambia County speeding ticket adds up to more than most people expect.
Escambia County Traffic Records Online
The Escambia County Clerk of Courts website has information about traffic tickets, payment options, and court services. Visit escambiaclerk.com for details.
You can also check the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers page for statewide information on paying traffic tickets, including Escambia County.
License Suspension from Escambia County Tickets
If you do not pay an Escambia County traffic ticket within 30 days, things escalate. The Clerk reports the delinquency to the FLHSMV. A suspension notice goes out. Your license becomes inactive 20 days after the notice is mailed. That suspension stays on your record for seven years, regardless of when you clear the underlying ticket. Given the number of drivers in the Pensacola area, this is a common problem in Escambia County.
Reinstatement requires clearing your full balance with the Escambia County Clerk and paying a $60 service charge to the FLHSMV. The Clerk issues a compliance certificate. You forward that to the FLHSMV to get your license back. Check your current status anytime at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov. Dealing with the original ticket early is always cheaper and easier than fixing a suspension down the road.
Traffic School for Escambia County Tickets
Electing a basic driver improvement course keeps points off your record from an Escambia County traffic ticket. The course runs about four hours. You can take it online from home or in a classroom. The FLHSMV approved provider list is at flhsmv.gov. You pick the school and pay their fee directly. That cost is separate from the fine you pay to the Escambia County Clerk.
You must notify the Clerk within 30 days of your citation date to elect this option. Then complete the course within 90 days and submit the certificate to the Escambia County Clerk of Courts. The school may not do this for you, so ask. You can use this option up to five times in your lifetime. Only once per year. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school. Neither can people cited for 30 mph or more over the speed limit. Missing the certificate deadline can result in a conviction and points on your license in Escambia County.
Note: Check your driving record at flhsmv.gov after completing traffic school for an Escambia County ticket to confirm the election was recorded.
Nearby Counties
Escambia County is in the far western corner of Florida. These counties border Escambia and have their own Clerk offices for traffic ticket records. Always check which county is on your citation before making a payment.
Cities in Escambia County
Escambia County includes Pensacola, Century, and several unincorporated communities. All traffic citations in these areas go through the Escambia County Clerk of Courts. Pensacola is the county seat and the largest city in the area.
Other communities in Escambia County include Cantonment, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Bellview, Brent, Myrtle Grove, and Warrington. All traffic tickets from these areas are processed through the Escambia County Clerk of Courts in Pensacola.