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I received a citation, what do I do? |
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You have 30 days from the date the citation is issued to satisfy your citation. Please click here for a list of options. |
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How much is my fine? |
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Please click here for a schedule of fees and fines. |
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What if I get a citation for faulty equipment? |
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You are responsible for the citation, regardless of who owns the vehicle. You have two options:
- Within 30 days of receiving the citation, repair the faulty equipment and have an officer signe the back of the citation, certifying the problem has been corrected, and pay a fine of $93.00 to the Clerk.
- Do not repair the faulty equipment and pay a fine of $113.00, within 30 days of receiving the citation.
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What if I get a citation for no proof of insurance or registration? |
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If you submit proof that the insurance or registration was valid at the time the citation was issued, you only pay $10.00. If you provide proof that is valid after the citation was issued, the full fine amount is due. Remember you must submit proof either way. |
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What are the payment options? |
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Online: MYFLORIDACOUNTY.COM (click “Pay Traffic Citation” and follow instructions).
By Phone: Call (772) 288-5542, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.
By Mail: Money Order, Personal Check and Cashier’s Check accepted. Mail payment to:
“Clerk of the Circuit Court, Traffic Violations Bureau, P.O. Box 9016, Stuart, FL 34995”
In Person: At any one of the following locations listed below:
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Martin County Courthouse Hobe Sound Branch Office Indiantown Branch Office
Traffic Division Island Crossing Shopping Plaza Martin Co Gov. Complex
100 East Ocean Blvd 11730 SE Federal Hwy 16550 SW Warfield Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994 Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Indiantown, FL 34956
8:00am to 5:00pm 8:00am to 12:00pm 8:00am to 4:30pm
Monday thru Friday 1:00pm to 4:30pm Wednesday
Monday thru Friday |
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Can I get an extension for paying the citation? |
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Yes, you may request a two (2) week continuance. If the two (2) week extension is not enough, then you may elect our payment plan option. You have 90 days to pay under the payment plan. This may be done in person or by mail. You must pay a $25.00 fee to initiate the payment plan. This fee will not go
towards your fine. – click here for the form - |
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Where can I find a traffic school (Driver Improvement Course)? |
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You can visit the website of hsmv.state.fl.us or look in your local phone book.
Please be sure to follow the instructions on the School Election Affidavit (click here for the affidavit)
**A CDL (commercial driver’s license) holder may not elect school on any citation. |
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Can I elect to attend Traffic School for a child restraint violation? |
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No, but you may elect to attend a Child Restraint Course. In order to be eligible to attend a Child Restraint Course you must not have elected Traffic School and/or a Child Restraint Course within the past twelve months, or five times in a ten year period.
Please be sure to follow the instructions on the School Election Affidavit (click here for the affidavit) |
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How can I find out how many points are on my driver’s license? |
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You can obtain a 3 year history printout from this office for a fee of $14.25. You can also obtain a complete history printout for $16.25. |
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Can I request a court date for my traffic ticket? |
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Yes, click here for the Not Guilty Plea form.
You will only receive a Court Date for the citations listed on your Not Guilty Plea form. You or your attorney must be present on the court date. If you are found guilty, you will be expected to pay fines. |
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Can I request a court date and not appear in court? |
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Yes, you must request your court date by filling out the Not Guilty Plea form (click here for Not Guilty form). Next you must complete an Affidavit of Defense and post a bond with the clerk. (click here for the Affidavit of Defense form) To find out the bond amount contact the Clerk at (772) 288-5542. The affidavit will be reviewed by the court. |
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Can I appeal the Judge’s ruling on a traffic citation? |
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Yes, a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Clerk within 30 days of the Judge’s decision.
- Filing fee of $281.00, plus statutory clerk fees for preparing the record of appeal are due at the time the Notice of Appeal is filed.
- You must pay the fine imposed by the Judge. Should the decision of the Judge be overturned by the Appellate Panel, the total fine amount will be returned to you.
- It may take as much as one year before the Appellate Panel Renders their opinion.
The Law Library is available for legal research and is located in the Constitutional Office Building, fourth floor, 100 East Ocean, Blvd, Stuart, FL. For further information call (772) 288-5736. |
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