Search Hernando County Traffic Tickets

Traffic ticket records in Hernando County are processed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Brooksville. This growing county just north of the Tampa Bay area sees a high volume of traffic on US-19, SR-50, and the Suncoast Parkway, which leads to a steady flow of citations. The Hernando County Clerk office handles payments, court scheduling, traffic school paperwork, and all official record-keeping for traffic cases. The office has a dedicated traffic division phone line to help residents and visitors with citation questions. Whether you live in Spring Hill, Brooksville, or anywhere else in the county, this is where your ticket gets processed.

Hernando County Clerk of Court

All traffic ticket records in Hernando County pass through the Clerk of the Circuit Court. This office takes payments, processes traffic school elections, schedules hearings, and keeps the official case file for each citation. The Hernando County Clerk has a separate traffic division phone number, which makes it easier to reach someone who handles tickets directly. Hernando County sits in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Citrus, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties.

The clerk's main office on North Main Street in Brooksville is the primary location for handling traffic tickets in Hernando County. The building also houses other court services, so plan for some wait time if you visit in person during busy periods.

Paying Hernando County Traffic Tickets

Florida law requires that you pay or respond to a traffic ticket within 30 days. This rule, found in Florida Statute 318.14, applies to every citation issued in Hernando County. Let the deadline pass and you face a $16 late penalty. The Florida DHSMV will then start the process to suspend your driver's license. Once suspended, you owe the original fine, the late fee, and a $60 reinstatement charge. That adds up fast.

Hernando County has several payment methods. You can go to the clerk's office in Brooksville and pay with cash, check, or money order. Mail payments should be sent to 20 N. Main Street #134, Brooksville, FL 34601. Include your citation number. For online payment, go to PayFLClerk.com, select Hernando County, and pay by credit or debit card. A convenience fee is added for card payments. AMSCOT locations in Florida also accept cash payments for Hernando County tickets. You can also try the Hernando County Clerk's website at hernandoclerk.com for links to their specific payment tools.

When you pay a traffic ticket in Hernando County, it counts as a guilty plea. Points will be added to your driving record. A standard moving violation puts three points on your license. More serious violations can add four or six points.

Traffic Fine Amounts in Hernando County

All traffic ticket fines in Hernando County follow Florida Statute 318.18. The base fine is just the start. Court costs, state surcharges, and county fees get stacked on top. That $60 base for a moving violation turns into $150 or more once everything is added up.

Here is how speeding fines work in Hernando County. Going 6 to 9 mph over is a $25 base fine. At 10 to 14 over, the base is $100. Between 15 and 19 over costs $150. Speeding 20 to 29 over the limit is $175. Hit 30 or more mph over and the base fine is $250, plus you must appear in court. Tickets in school zones are double the normal amount. Construction zone speeding doubles too when workers are out. Nonmoving violations have a $30 base. Pedestrian infractions are $15.

Note: The total cost of a Hernando County traffic ticket is almost always higher than the base fine shown on your citation because of court costs and surcharges.

Hernando County Traffic School

Traffic school is an option for many citations in Hernando County. The program is formally called the Basic Driver Improvement course. If you elect this option, your fine is reduced by 18% and no points go on your license when you finish the course. Contact the Hernando County Clerk's traffic division at 352-754-4201 within 30 days of your citation. Pay the reduced fine. Then complete the approved course within 90 days. Send the completion certificate to the clerk and you are done.

You can take this route up to five times in your life, and no more than once every 12 months. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school. Drivers cited for going 30 mph or more over the limit also cannot use this option. If the ticket involved an accident causing serious injury, traffic school is not available. The FLHSMV approved course list shows every provider that Hernando County will accept. Most of them offer the class online, which makes it convenient to knock out from home.

Contesting Tickets in Hernando County

You can contest a traffic ticket in Hernando County by requesting a hearing within 30 days of the citation date. Call the clerk's traffic division or visit the office in Brooksville to get a court date. At the hearing, you can present evidence and argue your side. If the judge rules in your favor, the ticket is tossed out. You owe nothing and no points go on your record.

But if the court finds you guilty, the penalty may be more than the original fine. The maximum for a standard traffic violation is $500. School zone and construction zone speeding cases can go up to $1,000. Court costs are separate. Hiring a traffic lawyer is common in Hernando County due to the large population and high ticket volume, but it is not required. Criminal traffic offenses like DUI or driving while suspended always require a court date.

Hernando County Driving Record Access

The FLHSMV maintains driving records, not the Hernando County Clerk. When a traffic case closes in Hernando County, the outcome gets reported to the state and shows up on your driving record. You can view yours at the MyDMV Portal. A 3-year record costs $14.25. The complete history is $16.25. More info is on the FLHSMV driving record page.

The FLHSMV traffic citations page offers a clear overview of your options when you get a ticket. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of every county clerk in the state, with links to Hernando County and its payment tools.

Nearby Counties

Hernando County sits just north of the Tampa Bay region and borders four other counties. Always confirm the county listed on your citation before paying or contesting a ticket.