Request a Court Hearing

If you want to deny the violation and request a court hearing:

• You must notify the Clerk in writing within 30 days of the date the citation was issued to request a civil hearing be scheduled. You may use the Traffic Citation Option Form.

• You will receive a notice from the Clerk advising you of the date and time of your hearing.

• The law enforcement officer that issued the citation will be present at your hearing, as well as any witnesses listed by the officer.

• You are responsible for making sure any witnesses you want to testify appear at your hearing.

• If the Court finds you committed the offense, you may be ordered to pay a fine and/or attend driver improvement school.

• If you reside out-of-state, you must complete and return the notarized Traffic Citation Option Form, Affidavit of Defense Form, driving record from the state where you reside, along with the applicable fees to the Clerk of the Court within 30 calendar days from the date the citation or ticket was issued.

If You have been charged with the Following Violation:

• Valid registration s. 320.07(3)(a) and s. 320.07(3)(b) F.S.

• Fail to carry vehicle registration s. 320.0605(1) F.S.

• No valid driver’s license s. 322.03(1) F.S.

• Failed to exhibit or carry driver’s license s. 322.15(1)

• Fail to exhibit personal injury protection insurance s. 316.646(1)

• D.L. expires less than 4 months s. 322.065

1. You may have the violation dismissed by providing proof of valid registration, driver’s license, or insurance along with payment of the $10.00 fee to the Clerk of the Court within 30 days of the date the citation or ticket was issued.

2. This option is only available in cases in which your registration, driver’s license or insurance was valid at the time the citation or ticket was issued.

If you have been charged with any of the following violations, you may enter a plea of Nolo Contendere and pay a reduced fine:

Pursuant to s. 318.14(10)(a) F.S., a person may in lieu of payment of fine or court appearance, provide proof of compliance to the Clerk of Court, Traffic Division, enter a plea of Nolo Contendere, and pay court costs. Adjudication is to be withheld upon completion of the above conditions. This election can only be made once during a twelve month period and no more than three times during a lifetime.

Proof of compliance for:

• 322.03 F.S. - No Driver’s License - $96.25
• 322.065 F.S. - Expired Driver’s License (less than 4 months) - $96.25
• 322.15 F.S. – Driver’s License not carried and/or exhibited - $96.25
• 320.0605 F.S. – Failure to display vehicle registration - $96.25
• 320.07 (3) F.S. – Expired Registration - $96.25
• 316.646 F.S. – No proof of Insurance - $75.90 

Proof of compliance consists of a valid, renewed or reinstated Driver’s License or registration certificate and proper proof of maintenance of security (Insurance) as required by s. 316.646 F.S. If you elect this option you must complete and return the Nolo Contendere Affidavit, with the applicable fees to the Clerk of the Court within 30 calendar days from the date the citation was issued.

If You have been Charged with the Following Violation:

• Disabled Parking Permit or Disabled License Plate Violation F.S. 316.1955

1. You may have the violation dismissed by providing proof of valid disabled parking permit or disabled license plate to the Law Enforcement agency that issued the citation. Law Enforcement will provide you with an Affidavit of Compliance, which must accompany your payment of the $10.00 fee to the Clerk of the Court within 30 days of the date the citation or ticket was issued.
2. This option is only available in cases in which your disabled parking permit or disabled license plate was valid at the time the citation or ticket was issued.