Leon County Traffic Ticket Search

Traffic ticket records in Leon County are managed by the Clerk of Courts in Tallahassee. As Florida's capital county with close to 300,000 residents, Leon County sees a high volume of traffic citations from commuters, state employees, university students, and visitors. Major roads like Interstate 10, US 90, US 27, and the many campus-area streets all generate tickets that flow through the clerk's office. The traffic division at the Leon County Clerk processes payments, handles traffic school elections, and schedules court hearings for all civil infractions issued in the county.

Leon County Clerk of Courts

The Leon County Clerk of Courts is the central office for all traffic ticket records in the county. The main office is on Thomasville Road in Tallahassee, and the traffic division has its own phone line for citation-related questions. This is where you pay fines, elect traffic school, set up payment plans, or request a court hearing. The clerk keeps a record of every ticket issued in Leon County from the time it enters the system through final resolution.

Leon County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, and Wakulla counties. Each county in the circuit runs its own traffic division. A ticket issued in Leon County stays with the Leon County Clerk. The Leon County Clerk website provides access to court records, payment services, and other resources for handling traffic tickets. The traffic line at 850-577-4100 is the fastest way to get help with a specific citation in Leon County.

Pay Leon County Traffic Tickets

The 30-day deadline applies to all traffic tickets in Leon County. Florida Statute 318.14 requires that you pay the fine or take action within 30 days of the date on your citation. Missing this window adds a $16 late fee and puts your license at risk of suspension. With thousands of tickets issued each year in Leon County, the clerk's office has made the payment process as smooth as possible.

The fastest route to pay is online. Visit PayFLClerk.com, choose Leon County, and you land on the payment portal. Enter your citation number, see what you owe, and pay with a credit or debit card. A processing fee applies. You can also pay by phone through the clerk's office. Call 850-577-4100 with your citation number and card info ready.

For mail payments, send a check or money order to the Leon County Clerk at 1920 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Write your citation number on the check. In-person payments are accepted at the clerk's office in Tallahassee during regular hours. Cash payments can also be made at any Florida AMSCOT location if you prefer not to use a card or check for your Leon County traffic ticket.

Leon County Citation Response Options

When you get a traffic ticket in Leon County, you pick from three options. Each one has different effects on your driving record and your finances. The 30-day clock starts the day the officer writes the ticket, not when you get home and read it.

Paying the fine is option one. It is fast. You pay the amount on the ticket and the case is done. The catch is that paying means you are pleading guilty. DHSMV records a conviction and adds points to your license. A standard moving violation adds three points in Leon County. Speeding 16 or more over gets four points. Points stay on your record for years and often lead to higher insurance rates. Students at Florida State or FAMU who drive in Leon County should pay close attention to this since extra points can cause problems down the road.

Option two is traffic school. This is the most common choice in Leon County for people who want to keep their record clean. You tell the clerk within 30 days that you want the Basic Driver Improvement course. Under Florida Statute 318.14, the fine drops by 18 percent. You take an approved course within 90 days, submit the certificate, and the court withholds adjudication. No points hit your license. But there are limits: five times total in your life and once per 12 months. CDL holders and anyone going 30 or more over the limit cannot use this option in Leon County.

Option three is contesting the ticket. You request a hearing through the clerk and make your case before a judge. Win and the ticket is dismissed. Lose and the fine could go up to $500 for a standard violation.

Leon County Traffic Fine Schedule

Traffic fines in Leon County follow the amounts in Florida Statute 318.18. The total on your citation includes the base fine plus court costs and surcharges. Here are the base fine levels that apply to Leon County tickets:

• Pedestrian infraction: $15
• Nonmoving violation: $30
• Standard moving violation: $60
• Speeding 6 to 9 mph over: $25
• Speeding 10 to 14 mph over: $100
• Speeding 20 to 29 mph over: $175
• Speeding 30 mph or more over: $250

School zone and construction zone tickets are double in Leon County. With several school zones in the Tallahassee area and active road projects on major corridors, double fines come up often. Court costs add $35 for moving violations. The $16 late surcharge applies if you miss the 30-day deadline. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website has general info on fine structures for all Florida counties.

Leon County Driving Record Access

Traffic tickets from Leon County appear on your Florida driving record at DHSMV. You can pull your record through the FLHSMV Driving Record History page. A three-year history is $14.25 and a complete record costs $16.25. These records show all your tickets, points, and suspensions tied to your license, including anything from Leon County.

If you have an unpaid Leon County ticket that triggered a suspension, you must pay off the balance and then pay a $60 reinstatement fee to DHSMV. Under Florida Statute 318.15, suspensions stay on your record for seven years. Use the MyDMV Portal to check your status. Call DHSMV at 850-617-2000 for help with reinstatement. Since Tallahassee is also the DHSMV headquarters city, Leon County residents can visit the office in person on Apalachee Parkway for reinstatement services.

The screenshot below shows the statewide FLHSMV traffic citations page that applies to Leon County and every other Florida county.

FLHSMV manages traffic citation data for all of Florida, including Leon County.

Traffic School for Leon County Drivers

Traffic school is the top choice for Leon County drivers who get a citation. Call the traffic division at 850-577-4100 or visit the clerk's office within 30 days. Tell them you want to elect the Basic Driver Improvement course. Pay the reduced fine. Then take an approved course within 90 days.

The FLHSMV approved traffic school list has all the providers. Online courses work well for busy Tallahassee commuters and students. Most take about four hours. After you finish, verify that the Leon County Clerk got your certificate. Some schools send it automatically and others do not. If the certificate is late, the clerk may assess points and add more fees. Stay ahead of the deadline and follow up to make sure your Leon County case closes without points on your record.

Note: Traffic school can only be elected once per 12 months and five times total in your lifetime across all Florida counties.

Cities in Leon County

Leon County is home to the state capital and several surrounding communities. All traffic citations in the county go through the Leon County Clerk of Courts.

Tallahassee is the main city in Leon County. Other communities include Woodville, Bradfordville, and Killearn. All traffic tickets issued in these areas are handled by the Leon County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

Leon County sits in the heart of the Big Bend region of North Florida. If you got a ticket near a county line, check the citation to see which county issued it. You pay in the county where the stop took place.