Access Wakulla County Traffic Records

Wakulla County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Crawfordville. This small county in the Florida panhandle sits just south of Tallahassee and has a population of around 35,000. Though the county is rural and relatively quiet, traffic citations still come in from U.S. Route 98, State Road 267, and the local roads connecting coastal communities to the county seat. The Wakulla County Clerk handles all civil traffic infractions, from initial processing to final payment or court disposition. You can handle most traffic ticket matters through the clerk's office in Crawfordville or through their online portal.

Wakulla County Clerk of Court

The Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all traffic ticket records for the county. The clerk's office sits at the Wakulla County Courthouse in Crawfordville. Staff can pull up citations, explain your options, and process payments. Wakulla County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty counties. Each county runs its own clerk office, so Wakulla County tickets are handled exclusively in Crawfordville.

The clerk's website at wakullaclerk.com has online tools for traffic ticket matters. You can search for your citation and find information about payment methods and court dates. Because Wakulla County is smaller, the office staff tends to be more accessible and can often answer questions over the phone without long hold times. Call 850-926-0905 if you need help with a Wakulla County traffic ticket.

Paying Wakulla County Traffic Tickets

Wakulla County offers a few ways to pay a traffic ticket. Online payment is available through the statewide PayFLClerk.com portal. The site lets you look up your Wakulla County citation and pay with a credit or debit card. A convenience fee applies to all card transactions. You can also check the Wakulla County Clerk's website for additional online payment options that may be available.

Mail payments go to the Wakulla County Clerk at P.O. Box 337, Crawfordville, FL 32326. Send a check or money order with your citation number written on it. Do not send cash through the mail. In-person payments are taken at the courthouse in Crawfordville. The office accepts cash, check, and money order. Credit card acceptance may vary for walk-in payments, so call ahead if you plan to use a card in person.

The MyDMV Portal screenshot below shows the state system that connects to Wakulla County and other Florida counties for traffic ticket and license management.

This portal lets you check your license status and verify whether any Wakulla County traffic tickets have affected your driving privileges.

Under Florida Statute 318.14, you have 30 days from the citation date to pay or respond to a Wakulla County traffic ticket. If you miss that window, a $16 late fee gets added. After that, the clerk reports the unpaid ticket to FLHSMV, and your license can be suspended. Pay on time to avoid the extra costs and the hassle of getting your license reinstated.

Traffic Ticket Options in Wakulla County

When you get a traffic ticket in Wakulla County, Florida law gives you three options. The first is to pay the fine. Paying is treated as a guilty plea. Points go on your driving record. The second option is to pay a reduced fine and elect to take a Basic Driver Improvement course. This keeps points off your record. The third option is to plead not guilty and request a court hearing where a judge decides your case. You must pick one of these within 30 days of the citation date.

Contesting a Wakulla County traffic ticket means appearing at the courthouse in Crawfordville. The court sets a hearing date, and the citing officer may be called to testify. If you are found guilty at trial, the fine for most civil traffic violations can be set at up to $500. For school zone speeding and construction zone violations, the maximum fine can reach $1,000 under Florida Statute 318.18. If the judge sides with you, the ticket is dismissed. Consider the pros and cons of each choice before contacting the Wakulla County Clerk to make your decision.

All three options are handled through the clerk's office. Call 850-926-0905 to get started.

Wakulla County Traffic School

Electing traffic school for a Wakulla County ticket is straightforward. You pay the reduced fine, which is 18% less than the standard amount, to the Wakulla County Clerk. Then you complete an approved Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days of the citation date. After finishing, you file the completion certificate with the clerk's office. If everything goes through, no points land on your driving record. Most approved courses are available online, so you can do it from home.

State law puts limits on who can use this option. You can elect traffic school a maximum of five times in your life. It cannot be used more than once every 12 months. Drivers with a commercial license are not eligible at all. If you were cited for going 30 mph or more above the speed limit in Wakulla County, traffic school is not available. These rules apply across every county in Florida. The FLHSMV approved schools page shows every provider the state accepts.

Missing the 90-day course deadline or failing to file the certificate with the Wakulla County Clerk voids the election. Points then go on your record, and the full fine amount comes due.

Wakulla County Traffic Ticket Fines

Wakulla County traffic ticket fines follow the statewide schedule set by Florida Statute 318.18. Speeding fines depend on how much over the limit you were going. The base amounts are: $25 for 6 to 9 mph over, $100 for 10 to 14 mph over, $150 for 15 to 19 over, $175 for 20 to 29 over, and $250 for 30 mph or more above the speed limit. Court costs and county surcharges get added to the base fine. The total you pay will always be more than just the base amount.

Moving violations in Wakulla County carry a $60 base fine. Nonmoving violations cost $30. School zone speeding doubles the fine. Construction zone speeding does the same when workers are present. A $16 late fee hits if you let the 30-day deadline pass without paying or responding. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the Wakulla County Clerk then notifies FLHSMV about the unpaid ticket. That triggers the license suspension process and adds a $60 reinstatement fee to your total. Taking care of things on time is always the cheapest route in Wakulla County.

License Suspension for Wakulla County Tickets

Not dealing with a Wakulla County traffic ticket on time puts your license at risk. Once the 30-day deadline passes, the clerk reports the failure to FLHSMV. The state sends a suspension notice by mail. Your license gets suspended 20 days after the notice date. This mark stays on your FLHSMV record for seven years.

Getting your license back after a Wakulla County suspension requires paying the full amount owed to the clerk plus a $60 reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. You can check your status online at the MyDMV Portal or pull your driving record history. Once Wakulla County confirms everything is paid, the clerk sends a compliance certificate to the state. FLHSMV lifts the suspension after that. Do not drive on a suspended license. That changes a civil traffic ticket into a criminal matter in Florida.

Wakulla County Operation Green Light

Wakulla County participates in Operation Green Light, a yearly event organized by the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers. The program helps drivers with suspended licenses from unpaid traffic tickets. During Operation Green Light, you can save up to 35% on the added fees and surcharges that built up from missing payment deadlines. It is a good chance to clean up old Wakulla County traffic tickets.

To take advantage of the program, pay your balance in full or set up a payment plan during the event window. You can do it in person at the Wakulla County Clerk's office or by phone. The program runs for a limited time each year. Check with the clerk at 850-926-0905 or visit PayFLClerk.com for dates and details. If you have been putting off an old Wakulla County traffic ticket, this is one of the best times to deal with it.

Communities in Wakulla County

Wakulla County is a rural county without any large cities. Crawfordville is the county seat and the main population center. All traffic tickets issued anywhere in the county go through the Wakulla County Clerk of Court in Crawfordville. Other communities in the county include Sopchoppy, St. Marks, Panacea, and Shell Point. None of these communities have their own traffic courts or clerk offices. Everything is handled centrally through the Wakulla County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wakulla County. If you got a ticket near a county boundary, look at the citation to see which county issued it. That is the one that processes your case.