Taylor County Traffic Records
Taylor County traffic ticket records are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Perry. This Big Bend county sits along the Gulf Coast in north Florida and has a population of around 22,000. Though it is a small and mostly rural county, Taylor County sees regular traffic enforcement on US-19, US-98, and US-27. The Florida Highway Patrol patrols these corridors, and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office handles local roads. All civil traffic citations written in Taylor County are processed through the clerk's office, where drivers can pay fines, look up cases, or request a hearing.
Taylor County Quick Facts
Taylor County Clerk of Court
The Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all traffic ticket records in the county. The office is in Perry. You can reach them by phone at 850-838-3506. Staff can help you find your citation, explain your options, and walk you through the payment process. Taylor County falls under the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which also covers Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, and Suwannee counties. Each county in the circuit has its own clerk.
After you get a traffic ticket in Taylor County, expect a delay of 5 to 10 days before the citation shows up in the clerk's system. Officers file the paperwork, and the clerk's staff enters it into their database. If your ticket is brand new and you cannot find it online, that is normal. Just keep the 30-day deadline in your sights. Call 850-838-3506 if you are running short on time and the record still has not appeared.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 620, Perry, FL 32347 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-838-3506 |
| Website | Taylor County Clerk of Court |
Paying Taylor County Traffic Tickets
Taylor County traffic tickets must be paid within 30 days of the citation date. That deadline comes from Florida Statute 318.14. If you miss it, you get a $16 late fee and your license may be at risk. The Taylor County Clerk has several payment methods available.
Online payment is the fastest way to handle a Taylor County traffic ticket. Visit PayFLClerk.com and pick Taylor County from the dropdown. The site directs you to the right payment page. Credit and debit cards work online, but a convenience fee applies. You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to P.O. Box 620, Perry, FL 32347, made out to the Clerk of Court. In person payments are accepted at the courthouse in Perry during business hours.
The Taylor County Clerk's website has more information on citation lookup and payment methods.
Because Taylor County is a smaller county, the clerk's office staff can often give more personal attention to each case. If you have questions about your options or the amount you owe, a quick phone call to 850-838-3506 can clear things up fast.
Note: Mobile users accessing PayFLClerk.com may need to disable pop-up blockers to complete their Taylor County traffic ticket payment.
Taylor County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a ticket in Taylor County, you pick from three options within 30 days. The first is to pay the fine. Quick and simple. But it is a guilty plea. Points go on your record. The second is to pay a reduced fine and elect traffic school. No points if you complete the course. The third is to contest the citation and go before a judge.
Fine amounts for Taylor County traffic tickets follow the statewide schedule in Florida Statute 318.18. Standard moving violations carry a $60 base fine. Nonmoving violations are $30. Speeding fines depend on how far over the limit you were going. Six to 9 mph over is $25. Ten to 14 over costs $100. Fifteen to 19 over runs $150. Twenty to 29 over is $175. And 30 mph or more over jumps to $250. Court costs and county surcharges stack on top of these base amounts for any Taylor County ticket.
If you elect traffic school in Taylor County, the fine drops by 18%. Complete a Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days and file the certificate with the clerk. The FLHSMV approved school list shows all available courses. Most can be done online from home, which is handy since Perry is a long drive from most other cities.
Contesting a Taylor County ticket means a hearing before a judge. If you lose, fines can run up to $500 for standard violations. School zone and construction zone speeding cases can reach $1,000.
Traffic School Rules in Taylor County
Taylor County drivers who want to avoid points often choose traffic school. The rules are the same across Florida. You can use this option five times in your lifetime. No more than once in any 12-month period. Commercial license holders are not eligible. Anyone caught going 30 mph or more above the posted limit in Taylor County cannot elect traffic school either.
After electing, you have 90 days from the citation date to finish the course and get the certificate to the Taylor County Clerk. Some schools file it automatically. Others leave it up to you. If the clerk does not get the certificate on time, your election is revoked, and points are added to your driving record. You may also owe more money. Always check with the course provider to see if they handle the filing or if you need to do it yourself.
License Suspension from Taylor County Tickets
Unpaid Taylor County traffic tickets lead to license suspension. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the clerk must report unpaid citations to FLHSMV after 30 days. FLHSMV sends a suspension order by mail. The suspension takes effect 20 days after the letter is sent. It stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years.
Getting your license reinstated requires paying the full Taylor County ticket balance plus a $60 service fee to FLHSMV. The clerk issues a compliance certificate after you pay. Check your license status at the MyDMV Portal or call FLHSMV at (850) 617-2000. Call the Taylor County Clerk at 850-838-3506 to find out exactly what you owe on your citation.
Taylor County Fine Schedule
Traffic fines in Taylor County match every other county in Florida. School zone speeding doubles the base fine. Construction zone speeding gets doubled too when workers are present. Court costs add $35 for moving violations and $18 for nonmoving ones. Missing the 30-day payment deadline adds a $16 late fee on any Taylor County traffic ticket.
- Speeding 6-9 mph over: $25 base fine
- Speeding 10-14 mph over: $100
- Speeding 15-19 mph over: $150
- Speeding 20-29 mph over: $175
- Speeding 30+ mph over: $250
The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website provides general payment information for all 67 counties, including Taylor County.
Nearby Counties
Taylor County borders these north Florida counties. Make sure you check the county name on your citation. The county listed on the ticket is the one that handles your traffic case.