Find Union County Traffic Tickets

Union County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Lake Butler. This is one of Florida's smallest counties by both size and population, with about 16,000 residents. Despite its small footprint, Union County sits between two state correctional facilities and has steady traffic on State Road 121 and US-301. The clerk's office processes all civil traffic infractions issued by the Union County Sheriff's Office, local police, and the Florida Highway Patrol. Drivers with citations here can pay fines, elect traffic school, or request a hearing through the clerk.

Union County Clerk of Court

The Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles all traffic ticket records for the county. The office is at 55 W. Main Room 103 in Lake Butler. Call 386-496-3711 for help with citations, court dates, and payment information. Union County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. Even though these counties share a circuit, each has its own clerk's office that processes traffic ticket records.

Because Union County is small, the clerk's office handles a lower volume of traffic cases than bigger counties. That can work in your favor. Staff are often able to help with questions quickly. But new citations still take about 5 to 10 days to appear in the system after they are written. If you just got a ticket in Union County and cannot find it online, give it a few more days. Call 386-496-3711 if the 30-day deadline is getting close.

Paying Union County Traffic Tickets

You have 30 days from the citation date to pay a Union County traffic ticket. This is a hard deadline set by Florida Statute 318.14. Miss it, and a $16 late fee kicks in. After that, the clerk must report the unpaid ticket to FLHSMV, which could lead to your license getting suspended.

The fastest way to pay a Union County traffic ticket is online. Go to PayFLClerk.com and select Union County from the list. The portal accepts credit and debit cards, with a convenience fee. You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to 55 W. Main Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054. Make it payable to the Clerk of Court. Walk-in payments at the clerk's office in Lake Butler are also accepted. Cash, check, money order, and card all work at the counter.

More details about Union County traffic ticket payment options are available on the Union County Clerk's website.

Note: Payments mailed to the Union County Clerk must arrive before the 30-day deadline, not just be postmarked by then. Plan ahead if you use the mail option.

Union County Citation Options

A Union County traffic ticket gives you three paths. All three have the same 30-day clock. Pick the one that fits your situation and act before time runs out.

Option one: pay the fine in full. This closes the case fast. But paying means you plead guilty. Points go on your driving record based on the violation. Standard moving violations carry a $60 base fine in Union County. Nonmoving violations cost $30. Speeding fines range from $25 for going 6 to 9 mph over up to $250 for 30 mph or more above the limit. All amounts follow Florida Statute 318.18. Court costs and surcharges get added on top.

Option two: pay a reduced fine with an 18% cut and elect a Basic Driver Improvement course. This keeps points off your record as long as you finish the course within 90 days of the citation date. Tell the Union County Clerk when you pay that you want this option. Then complete the course and make sure the certificate gets filed with the clerk. The FLHSMV approved school list has all the options. Most are available online.

Option three: contest the Union County ticket in court. Call the clerk within 30 days to request a hearing. A judge will review the evidence and make a ruling. If the verdict goes against you, fines can reach $500 for most violations or $1,000 for school zone and construction zone speeding.

Traffic School for Union County Drivers

Traffic school helps Union County drivers avoid points on their record. Points can raise your insurance rates and put your license at risk if you accumulate too many. The rules for traffic school are set by state law and apply everywhere in Florida. You can elect this option up to five times in your lifetime and no more than once in a 12-month period.

Drivers with a commercial license cannot use the traffic school option in Union County. Neither can anyone who was cited for speeding 30 mph or more over the limit. If you are eligible, you have 90 days from the citation date to finish the course. Make sure the completion certificate reaches the Union County Clerk before the deadline. If the clerk does not get it in time, your election is canceled. Points then go on your record, and the full fine amount may come due.

Note: The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website lists general information about traffic school and ticket payment for all Florida counties.

Union County License Suspension Warning

Ignoring a Union County traffic ticket has real consequences. Florida Statute 318.15 says the clerk must report any citation that goes unpaid after 30 days to FLHSMV. The state mails a suspension order, and your license gets suspended 20 days after the letter is sent. That suspension stays on your driving record for seven years.

To reinstate your license, you have to pay the full Union County ticket amount plus a $60 service charge to FLHSMV. The clerk issues a compliance certificate once everything is cleared. You can check your license status online at the MyDMV Portal. The Union County Clerk at 386-496-3711 can tell you what you owe on the ticket. Do not drive on a suspended license. That brings its own set of charges and penalties under Florida law.

Union County Traffic Fine Chart

Fine amounts for Union County traffic tickets use the same statewide schedule as every other Florida county. Base fines before court costs and surcharges are listed below. School zone speeding doubles the base amount. Construction zone speeding gets doubled too when workers are present. Court costs add $35 for moving violations. Nonmoving court costs are $18. The late fee after 30 days is $16.

• Speeding 6-9 mph over: $25
• Speeding 10-14 mph over: $100
• Speeding 15-19 mph over: $150
• Speeding 20-29 mph over: $175
• Speeding 30+ mph over: $250
• Standard moving violation: $60
• Nonmoving violation: $30

Nearby Counties

Union County shares borders with these north Florida counties. Check the county listed on your ticket. That is the county whose clerk handles your traffic case.