Okeechobee County Traffic Records
Okeechobee County traffic ticket records are processed by the Clerk of Courts in the city of Okeechobee. This rural central Florida county sits along the north shore of Lake Okeechobee with a population of about 42,000 residents. The clerk's office handles all civil traffic infractions from the county, including tickets written on US-441, US-98, and State Road 70. Whether you are a local resident or a traveler passing through, the Okeechobee County Clerk is the office that manages your traffic ticket from start to finish.
Okeechobee County Quick Facts
Okeechobee County Clerk of Courts
The Okeechobee County Clerk of Courts runs the traffic ticket division from the courthouse at 312 NW 3rd Street in the city of Okeechobee. The clerk's office can look up your citation, explain your options, and take your payment. Because this is a smaller county, you are often dealing with a tight-knit staff that can give you personal attention. They handle everything from speeding tickets on the highways around Lake Okeechobee to local road infractions in town.
New citations may take 5 to 10 days to appear in the system after you get pulled over. If you try to look up your Okeechobee County traffic ticket right away and nothing comes up, give it a few more days. Once the ticket is in the database, you can handle it online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the clerk's office. The staff can walk you through each step if you are unsure what to do.
| Address | 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972 |
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| Phone | 863-763-2131 |
| Website | Pay via PayFLClerk.com |
Paying Okeechobee County Traffic Tickets
Okeechobee County provides several ways to pay a traffic ticket. The fastest option is online through PayFLClerk.com. Select Okeechobee County from the dropdown, and you will be sent to the clerk's payment system. Credit and debit cards work online, with a convenience fee added. The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website also connects you to Okeechobee County's payment tools.
For mail payments, send a check or money order to the Okeechobee County Clerk of Courts at 312 NW 3rd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972. Write your citation number on the payment. Do not send cash through the mail. In-person payments are accepted at the clerk's office during business hours. Cash, checks, money orders, and cards are taken at the counter. If you are not local, online and mail options let you handle an Okeechobee County traffic ticket from anywhere.
The FLHSMV website at flhsmv.gov has statewide information on traffic citation payment options that apply to Okeechobee County as well.
Traffic Ticket Options in Okeechobee County
Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 days from the date on your Okeechobee County ticket to choose one of three options. The first is to pay the fine. This counts as a guilty plea and puts points on your driving record. The amount depends on the violation type. The second is to pay a reduced fine (18% less) and elect a Basic Driver Improvement course. If you finish in time, no points go on your record. The third is to contest the ticket and ask for a court hearing.
Most Okeechobee County drivers pick either the first or second option. Traffic school is the better deal if you qualify, since it costs less and keeps points off your license. But going to court is also a choice. If you plead not guilty, the Okeechobee County Clerk sets a hearing date. A judge will listen to both sides. If you lose, fines can go up to $500 for most violations and up to $1,000 for school zone or construction zone speeding under Florida Statute 318.18.
Note: Missing the 30-day deadline for an Okeechobee County ticket adds a $16 late fee and puts your driving privileges at risk.
Traffic School for Okeechobee County
Electing traffic school through the Okeechobee County Clerk gives you a lower fine and a clean record. The fine drops by 18%, and no points get added if you complete the course in time. The state lists approved schools at the FLHSMV website. Most courses can be done online from home, which is handy for people who are not near Okeechobee County.
Florida law limits this option. You can only use it five times in your life. No more than once per 12-month period. Commercial driver license holders cannot elect this option. If you were going 30 mph or more over the speed limit in Okeechobee County, traffic school is not available. You have 90 days from the citation date to finish the course and file the certificate with the Okeechobee County Clerk. Make sure the school sends it, or deliver it yourself. If the clerk does not receive proof, your license could be suspended.
Okeechobee County Traffic Fines
Fine amounts in Okeechobee County follow the state schedule under Florida Statute 318.18. Speeding fines scale up with speed. Six to 9 mph over the limit costs $25. Ten to 14 over is $100. Fifteen to 19 runs $150. Twenty to 29 over is $175. Thirty mph or more over the speed limit is $250 in base fines. Court costs and county surcharges add to every ticket.
Moving violations carry a $60 base fine in Okeechobee County. Nonmoving violations are $30. School zone speeding doubles the amount. Construction zone speeding does the same when workers are present. The $16 late fee applies after 30 days. Then the Okeechobee County Clerk must report you to FLHSMV for license suspension under Florida Statute 318.15. The suspension stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years.
License Checks for Okeechobee Tickets
If you think an Okeechobee County traffic ticket may have caused a license suspension, check your status at the MyDMV Portal. That site shows active suspensions, holds, and any compliance issues tied to your license. You can also pull your driving record at the FLHSMV driving record page to see all points and convictions, including those from Okeechobee County.
To fix a suspension from an unpaid Okeechobee County ticket, pay the full amount owed plus the $60 reinstatement fee. The clerk issues a certificate of compliance, and FLHSMV lifts the suspension. It may take a few business days for everything to clear through the state system.
Cities in Okeechobee County
The City of Okeechobee is the only incorporated municipality in Okeechobee County. All traffic tickets from anywhere in the county go through the Okeechobee County Clerk of Courts. There are no cities in the county that meet the population threshold for a separate city page. Unincorporated areas, ranch lands, and communities along Lake Okeechobee are all served by the same clerk's office.
Nearby Counties
Okeechobee County borders six other Florida counties. If you got a ticket near a county line, check which county is shown on the citation before contacting a clerk's office.