Broward Citation Info

The purpose of this page is to provide information in order to satisfy your traffic citation. The information contained in this web site and within the Broward County Citation Information section is provided as a service. We try to provide accurate information, but we make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in this web site This page updated 04/27/06

To begin, please see the bottom of the front of your yellow citation, and verify that the box checked states:

Notice: Failure to choose an option within 30 days from the date the citation was received will result in the suspension of your driving privileges.

Option 1 - Pay Citation
Violation Type	Valid Before Date of Ticket (Ticket will be dismissed)		Payment within 30 days
**No Drivers License/Expired Tag/No Insurance/No Registration
No **Drivers License		$7.50	$71.50
**Must send copy of Drivers License with payment.
**Expired Tag		$7.50	$71.50
**Must send copy of Registration with payment.
**No Registration		$7.50	$71.50
**Must send copy of Registration with payment.
**No Insurance		$7.50	$71.50
**Must send copy of Insurance with payment.
Improper/Unsafe Equipment *with compliance* - option only valid for statute #'s 316.610 & 316.2935			$49.00
Improper/Unsafe Equipment *with no compliance*			$71.50

Speeding or Speeding in Construction Zone
		Miles over the limit
		6-9	$80.50
		10-14	$155.50
		15-19	$180.50
		20-29	$205.50
		30 and above	$305.50
Speeding in School Zone (316.1895(10), Speeding with a toll facility or Construction Zone 316.183(6), Workers/Equipment Present.
		Miles over the limit
		1-9	$105.50
		10-14	$255.50
		15-19	$305.50
		20-29	$355.50
		30 and above	$555.50
Failure to pay toll 316.1001(1)			$85.50
Parking - other than disabled			$71.50
Disabled Parking. Police Officer to indicate amount to pay. (If you have valid decal/permit, contact the police agency for an affidavit of compliance).			$291.00/$252.50
Non-Moving Violations - Not listed above			$71.50
Moving Violations - Other than speeding & those listed below.			$115.50
Bicycle/Pedestrian			$43.50
School Bus 316.172(1)(a)(Fail to stop/Pass on left)			$155.50
Railroad Crossing 316.1575			$155.50
All-Terrain Vehicle			$66.50
add $16.00 to payment amounts above, if payment is made after 30 days. Reminder:* Remember to include your payment, citation and copy of Drivers License or, Registration or Insurance or Equipment Compliance, if applicable.
Option 2 - Elect Driving School
Violation Type		Miles over the limit	Payment within 30 days
			For option 2 only
Speeding or Speeding in Construction Zone (316.183(6) Workers/Equipment Not present
		6-9	$76.00
		10-14	$137.50
		15-19	$158.00
		20-29	$178.50
		30 and above	$260.50
Speeding in School Zone 316.1895(10), Speeding within a toll facility or Construction Zone (316.183(6) Workers/Equipment Present
		Miles over the limit
		1-9	$96.50
		10-14	$219.50
		15-19	$260.50
		20-29	$301.50
		30 and above	$465.50
Moving Violations - other than speeding & those listed below			$104.70
Non-Moving Violations			$66.10
School Bus 316.172(1)(a)(Fail to Stop/Pass on Left)			$137.50
Railroad Crossing 316.1575			$137.50
For commercial motor vehicle violations call: 954-712-7899 for election eligibility).
Child restraint violations are not eligible
Add $18.00 to payment amounts above if payment is made after 30 days. If you wish to elect Driving School my mail, use the payment schedule above to determine the proper amount to be paid. Send your yellow traffic citation with your payment, indicate on your payment that you are selecting the "driving school option". In addition, you must select and indicate a 4-hour or 8-hour Driving Course. Select a 4-hour driving course (per FS 318.1451) if you have not elected a 4-hour course within the preceding 12 months, or 5 times ever. Select an 8-hour course if you have attended a 4-hour course within the preceding 12 months and not elected the 8-hour course within the preceding 12 months or 5 times ever. This 8-hour driving course is only available for citations issued in Broward County. Notice: If you fail to indicate on your payment method your election of driving school and either a 4 or 8 hour course, points may be assessed against your drivers license. Failure to complete the course will result in the assessment of points, additional fine, and possible suspension of your drivers license. If you received a citation in Broward County and wish to attend a state approved Florida Driving outside the county, upon completion, send the original completion certificate to: Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 14610, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33302-4610 within 90 calendar days of the date on your fine payment in order to avoid a drivers license suspension. It is very important that your citation number be on the certificate of completion.
Option 3 - Plead Not Guilty
If you disagree with the charge, you must complete in full the "written plea of not guilty". This form was given to you when you received your citation. This form along with your yellow Uniform Traffic Citation must be received in the Clerk's Office within 30 days from the date the citation was issued. You will be notified of your court date approximately 30 to 60 days after the processing of your Not Guilty Plea.

Broward County Traffic and Misdemeanor Locations are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Central Courthouse
201 SE 6th Street Room 130
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 333001