Indian River County Traffic Ticket Lookup

Indian River County traffic ticket records are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Vero Beach. This Treasure Coast county has a population of around 165,000 residents and sees a steady flow of traffic citations from I-95, US-1, and State Road A1A. The clerk's office manages all civil traffic infractions issued within Indian River County, including fine payments, traffic school elections, court hearing requests, and case lookups. Whether you are a local resident or a driver passing through, the Vero Beach office is where your ticket gets processed.

Indian River County Clerk of Court

The Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller runs the traffic ticket division from the courthouse in Vero Beach. The office processes all civil traffic citations, takes payments, manages traffic school elections, and schedules court hearings. Staff can pull up your citation, walk you through your options, and tell you exactly what you owe. If you have a question, the phone line is often the fastest way to get help without making the trip.

Indian River County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Each county in the circuit has its own clerk. The county name printed on your citation is the one you deal with. A ticket written in Indian River County goes to the Indian River County Clerk, no matter where you live. If you got your ticket near the St. Lucie or Brevard county line, double-check that it says Indian River County before contacting this office.

The clerk's website has information on traffic ticket procedures, forms, and payment methods for Indian River County.

Paying Indian River County Traffic Tickets

Indian River County provides several ways to pay a traffic ticket. Online payment is the quickest. Use the PayFLClerk.com portal, select Indian River County, and enter your citation number. You pay with a credit or debit card. A convenience fee applies to all card transactions. The system is available around the clock, so you can pay at any time that works for you.

Mail payments go to P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961. Send a check or money order with your citation number written on it. Do not mail cash. In-person payments are taken at the clerk's office in the Vero Beach courthouse. You can pay with cash, check, money order, or card there. Whatever method you choose, the 30-day deadline from Florida Statute 318.14 applies. Let it lapse and a $16 late fee gets added. Then the suspension process begins. That extra cost and hassle are easy to avoid by paying within the window.

Visit the Indian River County Clerk's website at clerk.indian-river.org for full payment details and links.

The screenshot below shows the FLHSMV traffic citations page, which explains your options under Florida law for handling traffic tickets in Indian River County and every other Florida county.

The FLHSMV site covers the full process from citation to payment to license reinstatement.

Traffic Ticket Options in Indian River County

When you get a traffic ticket in Indian River County, you have 30 days to act. Three choices are available. Each one has different consequences for your driving record, your wallet, and your time.

First, you can pay the fine. This closes the case fast. It counts as a guilty plea, and points go on your driving record. The number of points depends on the violation type. Second, you can pay and elect traffic school. The fine drops by 18%, and points stay off your record as long as you complete an approved course within 90 days. This is what a lot of Indian River County drivers choose because it keeps insurance rates from going up. Third, you can fight the ticket. Request a hearing through the Indian River County Clerk, and a judge will hear the case. If you win, the ticket goes away. If you lose, the fine can reach $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone tickets under Florida Statute 318.18. Going to court means taking time off work and possibly hiring a lawyer.

No matter which option you pick, do it within 30 days. The clock starts on the date printed on your Indian River County citation.

Indian River County Traffic School

Electing traffic school keeps points off your license for an Indian River County citation. Tell the clerk you want the course when you pay. The fine gets reduced by 18%. Then you take an approved Basic Driver Improvement class and finish it within 90 days. The state lists every approved provider on FLHSMV's website. Most courses are available online, which makes it easy to complete from anywhere.

After you pass, the school issues a certificate. That certificate must be filed with the Indian River County Clerk. Some schools handle that step for you, but many do not. Call 772-226-3100 to verify the clerk received your completion certificate. If it does not arrive by the deadline, points go on your record, fees pile up, and your license can be suspended. There are eligibility limits too. Florida law allows five lifetime traffic school elections. No more than one in any 12-month window. Commercial license holders cannot use this option. If your Indian River County ticket was for speeding 30 mph or more above the limit, traffic school is not available to you.

Indian River County Traffic Ticket Fines

Fine amounts for Indian River County traffic tickets follow the statewide schedule. Base fines are identical across all 67 Florida counties. Court costs and local surcharges add to the total. Speeding 6 to 9 mph over costs $25 base. At 10 to 14 over, the base is $100. Going 15 to 19 mph over the limit is $150. Between 20 and 29 mph over, the base fine is $175. Speeding 30 or more over the limit means a $250 base fine and a mandatory court hearing in Indian River County.

A standard moving violation carries a $60 base fine. Nonmoving violations are $30. School zone fines double the base amount. Construction zone fines double too when workers are on site. Miss the 30-day payment deadline and a $16 late fee gets added. After that, the Indian River County Clerk notifies the FLHSMV, and the state begins the process of suspending your license. These amounts add up once court costs and surcharges are factored in. Paying early saves you money and trouble.

License Suspension for Indian River County Tickets

An unpaid Indian River County traffic ticket puts your driving privileges at risk. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the clerk must report you to FLHSMV if you do not pay or respond within 30 days. The state sends a notice that your license will be suspended. That suspension takes effect 20 days after the letter is mailed. Once it hits your record, it stays there for seven years.

To clear the suspension, you have to pay the full balance on your Indian River County ticket plus a $60 reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. Check your license status through the MyDMV Portal. The Indian River County Clerk can also tell you what you owe. Once everything is paid, the clerk sends a compliance certificate to the state. FLHSMV lifts the suspension after that. If you are not sure whether old Indian River County tickets are affecting your license, pull your driving record from FLHSMV to check.

Cities in Indian River County

Indian River County includes Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, and Indian River Shores. All traffic tickets issued within the county go through the Indian River County Clerk of Court in Vero Beach. None of these communities have a separate city page, but the same clerk's office handles every citation regardless of which community in Indian River County it was issued in.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Indian River County. Check the county name on your citation to make sure you contact the right clerk's office for your traffic ticket.