Walton County Traffic Ticket Lookup
Walton County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in DeFuniak Springs. Located in the Florida panhandle along the Gulf Coast, Walton County has a population of about 75,000 residents. The county includes popular beach destinations along Highway 30A and the Emerald Coast, which brings seasonal traffic surges. US-331, I-10, and US-90 are the main corridors where citations are commonly issued. The Walton County Clerk processes all civil traffic infractions, manages payment collection, schedules court hearings, and maintains traffic ticket records for the entire county through the clerk's website.
Walton County Quick Facts
Walton County Clerk of Courts
The Walton County Clerk of Courts handles all traffic ticket records for the county. The main office is at the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. Staff can look up your citation, explain your choices, and process payments. Walton County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit, which includes Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties. Each county in the circuit runs its own clerk office, so a Walton County ticket stays in Walton County.
The clerk's website at waltonclerk.com provides online access to traffic citation search and payment tools. Because the county sees a lot of visitor traffic during beach season, many people dealing with Walton County tickets do not live in the area. The online and mail options are especially useful for out-of-town drivers. Call 850-892-8017 if you have questions about a Walton County traffic ticket.
The screenshot below shows the Walton County Clerk's website homepage, which serves as the starting point for traffic ticket record searches.
From this site you can navigate to citation lookup, payment options, and court date information for Walton County.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-892-8017 |
| Website | Walton County Clerk of Courts |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Circuit | 1st Judicial Circuit |
Paying Walton County Traffic Tickets
Walton County offers several methods for paying a traffic ticket. Online payment through PayFLClerk.com is the most convenient option, especially if you live outside the area. The statewide portal connects to Walton County's system and accepts credit and debit cards. A convenience fee goes on top of any card payment. You can also check the clerk's website for additional online payment tools specific to Walton County traffic ticket records.
To pay by mail, send a check or money order to the Walton County Clerk at P.O. Box 1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Write your citation number on the payment. Do not mail cash. In-person payments are accepted at the courthouse during business hours. The walk-in office takes cash, check, and money order. Ask the staff about card acceptance if you plan to pay with credit or debit in person.
You have 30 days from the citation date to pay or respond. This is required by Florida Statute 318.14. A $16 late fee gets tacked on if you miss the deadline. The Walton County Clerk then reports the unpaid ticket to FLHSMV, putting your license at risk. Whether you are a local or a visitor who got a ticket on vacation, the same deadline applies to all Walton County traffic tickets.
Traffic Ticket Options in Walton County
Florida law gives you three choices when you receive a traffic ticket in Walton County. Option one is paying the fine. This is treated as a guilty plea and puts points on your driving record. The point value depends on the violation type. Option two is paying a reduced fine and electing to take a Basic Driver Improvement course. This gives you an 18% cut on the fine and keeps points off your record if you finish the course. Option three is pleading not guilty and going to trial at the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs.
If you choose a court hearing, contact the Walton County Clerk within 30 days to make the request. The court sets a date. The officer who wrote the citation may appear to testify. If the judge finds you guilty, fines can reach up to $500 for standard civil traffic violations. For school zone and construction zone speeding tickets, the fine ceiling rises to $1,000 under Florida Statute 318.18. A not guilty verdict gets the ticket thrown out completely. Think about the risks before deciding to take your Walton County ticket to court.
Walton County Traffic School Election
Electing traffic school is a popular way to handle a Walton County traffic ticket without getting points. The fine is reduced by 18%. You pay the lower amount to the clerk, then complete an approved course within 90 days of the citation date. After that, file the completion certificate with the Walton County Clerk. Some course providers send the certificate directly. Others leave it to you. Make sure you confirm.
Not every driver qualifies. The state limits traffic school to five elections per lifetime and no more than once in a 12-month period. CDL holders cannot elect school at all. If your Walton County ticket was for exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more, traffic school is not an option. These are statewide rules that the Walton County Clerk enforces. You can find approved course providers at the FLHSMV approved schools page. Online courses are available so you can complete the requirement from anywhere, which is helpful for visitors who got ticketed in Walton County.
Failing to finish on time voids the election. Points then go on your record, and the full fine amount comes due.
Walton County Traffic Ticket Fines
Walton County traffic ticket fines match the statewide schedule from Florida Statute 318.18. Speeding fine base amounts are: $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit, $100 for 10 to 14 over, $150 for 15 to 19 over, $175 for 20 to 29 over, and $250 for 30 mph or more above the posted speed. Court costs and county fees get added to the base fine amount. The total on your Walton County ticket will exceed the base fine number listed here.
Moving violations carry a $60 base fine in Walton County. Nonmoving violations are $30. School zone speeding doubles the fine. Construction zone speeding doubles it too when workers are present. A $16 late fee applies if you do not act within 30 days. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the Walton County Clerk must then report the failure to FLHSMV. That starts the license suspension process and brings a $60 reinstatement fee on top of everything else owed. Paying your Walton County traffic ticket on time saves a significant amount of money.
License Suspension for Walton County Tickets
Not addressing a Walton County traffic ticket within 30 days leads to license trouble. The clerk reports the unpaid citation to FLHSMV. A suspension notice goes out by mail. Twenty days after that notice, your license is suspended. The suspension stays on your record with FLHSMV for seven years. It does not go away on its own.
To clear a suspension caused by a Walton County ticket, pay the full amount to the clerk and a $60 reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. You can check your license status through the MyDMV Portal or order your driving record from FLHSMV. Once Walton County confirms payment, they file a compliance certificate with the state, and the suspension gets lifted. Do not drive while suspended. Florida treats that as a criminal offense, which is far worse than the original traffic ticket.
Communities in Walton County
Walton County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for their own dedicated page. DeFuniak Springs is the county seat and the largest community. Other areas include Freeport, Paxton, and the beach communities of Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Inlet Beach along 30A. All traffic tickets from anywhere in Walton County are processed through the Walton County Clerk of Courts in DeFuniak Springs.
Nearby Counties
Walton County sits in the Florida panhandle between Okaloosa County to the west and Bay County to the east. If your ticket was issued near a county boundary, check the citation to see which county is listed.