Flagler County Traffic Tickets
Traffic ticket records in Flagler County are managed by the Clerk of Courts office in Bunnell. Flagler County sits along the northeast Florida coast between St. Johns and Volusia Counties, and I-95 runs straight through the middle of it. That interstate plus US-1 and State Road A1A bring a steady flow of traffic through the area, producing a consistent number of citations. The Clerk of Courts processes all noncriminal traffic infractions, collects fines, handles court hearing requests, and stores every citation record. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, and most of the traffic ticket activity comes from that area.
Flagler County Quick Facts
Flagler County Clerk of Courts
The Flagler County Clerk of Courts processes and stores all traffic ticket records in the county. The main office is in Bunnell, the county seat. Flagler County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties. The county court division handles noncriminal traffic infractions while the circuit court takes criminal traffic offenses like DUI and driving with a suspended license.
Contact the Clerk's office by phone or in person for help with your traffic ticket. Staff can look up your citation, explain what you owe, and process a payment. Flagler County traffic records are public records. Anyone can ask the Clerk for information about a specific citation. You do not need to be the person named on the ticket to request the record. The Clerk also handles traffic school elections and court hearing requests for Flagler County tickets.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 787, Bunnell, FL 32110 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 386-313-4400 |
| Website | flaglerclerk.com |
Paying Flagler County Traffic Tickets
Online payment is the easiest way to handle a Flagler County traffic ticket. Go to PayFLClerk.com and pick Flagler County from the drop-down. You can use a credit or debit card. A convenience fee applies. The portal is open around the clock, so time of day does not matter. You can also check the Clerk's website at flaglerclerk.com for direct payment links.
For in-person payments, visit the Clerk's office in Bunnell. They accept cash, checks, and money orders. Mail payments should go to P.O. Box 787, Bunnell, FL 32110. Include your citation number with any mailed payment. Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 days from the citation date to pay or respond. After that, a $16 late fee kicks in and the Clerk reports the delinquency to the FLHSMV for potential license suspension.
Note: Allow 5 to 10 business days for your citation to appear in the Flagler County Clerk's system after it is issued.
Traffic Ticket Options in Flagler County
There are three ways to respond to a Flagler County traffic ticket. You must pick one within 30 days. The first is to pay the fine. Fast and easy, but it goes on your record as a conviction with points. The second option is to elect a basic driver improvement course. You pay a reduced fine (18% off) and take an approved four-hour class. If completed on time, no points are assessed and the court withholds adjudication. The third option is to plead not guilty and request a hearing.
Traffic school is the best choice for most people with a Flagler County ticket. It costs a bit more up front because you pay the school fee on top of the reduced fine, but your driving record stays clean. The hearing route is riskier. If the judge rules against you, the fine can go up to $500 for standard violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone cases. Talk to the Clerk's office at 386-313-4400 if you need help deciding which option to take for your Flagler County citation.
Flagler County Traffic Fine Schedule
Fines for Flagler County traffic tickets come from Florida Statute 318.18. The base fine is only the starting point. Court costs and surcharges are added to reach the total amount owed. Most moving violations carry a $60 base fine. Speeding fines increase with speed and can reach $250 for going 30 mph or more over the posted limit. Nonmoving violations start at $30.
Flagler County sees a lot of speeding tickets on I-95. A driver caught going 15 mph over the limit on the interstate would face a $150 base fine plus $35 in court costs, plus additional surcharges. School zone speeding near Palm Coast and Bunnell schools is double the normal rate. Construction zone speeding on I-95 is also doubled when workers are on site. The $16 late penalty applies to any Flagler County ticket not addressed within 30 days.
Flagler County Traffic Records Access
The Flagler County Clerk of Courts website offers information about traffic citations and payment options. Visit flaglerclerk.com to start looking up your ticket.
The statewide portal at flhsmv.gov/traffic-citations also has general info about how traffic tickets work in Flagler County and the rest of Florida.
License Suspension from Flagler County Tickets
Failing to address a Flagler County traffic ticket within 30 days triggers a chain of events that leads to license suspension. The Clerk reports the overdue citation to the FLHSMV. A suspension order goes out by mail. Your license becomes inactive 20 days later. This suspension shows on your FLHSMV record for seven years. That is a long time for what may have started as a simple speeding ticket on I-95 in Flagler County.
To reinstate your license, clear your balance with the Flagler County Clerk first. Pay all fines, late fees, and any collection charges. Then pay the $60 reinstatement fee to the FLHSMV. The Clerk gives you a compliance certificate. You send that to the state and the suspension is lifted. Check your license status at mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov to see if any Flagler County citations are causing problems.
Traffic School for Flagler County Citations
The basic driver improvement course is a four-hour program that keeps points off your license after a Flagler County traffic ticket. You can take it online or in person. The FLHSMV has a full list of approved providers at flhsmv.gov. Shop around for the best price because course fees vary. That fee is on top of the reduced fine you pay the Flagler County Clerk.
Tell the Clerk you want traffic school within 30 days of your citation. Finish the course within 90 days. Submit the certificate of completion to the Flagler County Clerk of Courts. Do not assume the school will send it for you. Lifetime limit is five elections. Only one per 12-month period. CDL holders cannot elect this option. Drivers cited for 30 mph or more over the speed limit are excluded too. Check your record at flhsmv.gov after completing traffic school for a Flagler County ticket.
Nearby Counties
Flagler County borders three other counties along the northeast Florida coast. Each county has its own Clerk of Courts for traffic ticket records. Check the county listed on your citation before you pay.
Cities in Flagler County
Flagler County includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, and Marineland. All traffic citations in these communities are processed by the Flagler County Clerk of Courts in Bunnell. Palm Coast is by far the largest city in the county.
Other communities in Flagler County include Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and Beverly Beach. All traffic tickets from these areas go through the Flagler County Clerk of Courts.