| Can I pay my traffic fine online or by phone? |
Yes. The traffic citation payment system will allow you to pay traffic fines online or by phone if the following items apply to your ticket: Your ticket was issued no more than 30 days prior to the current date and is a payable offense which does not require a court date to be set or proof with payment. Examples of payable offenses are speeding, running a red light, or careless driving. If you want to pay your fine online, click here to access the Online Traffic Citation Payment System. If you want to pay by phone, dial 1-877-716-1722. |
| How much will my traffic citation cost? |
It depends on what violation you were charged with and if it is being paid within 30 days. After 30 days, late fees are assessed. See the Fee Schedule for citations being paid within 30 days. |
| How do I make arrangements to go to driving school to avoid points being assessed? |
First, contact the Clerk's Office in the county in which the citation was received. Citation costs differ from county to county. See the Traffic Department section of the Fee Schedule page for Hillsborough County's Driving School Election Amounts. You must sign an affidavit electing to attend the driving school and pay the Clerk the associated cost within 30 days to use this option. Note: If you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you are not eligible and cannot elect the driving school option. Next, contact the school of your choice that is approved by the State of Florida www.flhsmv.gov//ddl/bdis.html and complete the course within 60 days. For driving schools located in Hillsborough County, please consult a yellow page directory. Schools will advise you of the cost of the program. Finally, provide the Clerk's Office with a copy of the completion certificate. (Click here to view the Clerk's mailing address). This must be done within 60 days of making the driving school election and paying the associated costs. There are no exceptions. This option may only be used once in a 12 month period and no more than 5 times in your lifetime. Failure to complete school within 60 days will result in the suspension of your driver's license, additional assessments, a reinstatement fee, and the balance of the original amount will be due. |
| How do I set a court date? |
If you are charged with a criminal traffic violation (DUI, driving with a suspended license, driving without a valid drivers license, etc.), you must appear in person at one of the three Clerk's office locations that process Traffic violations or mail a request in writing within 10 days of the offense date to request a court date. Please bring a copy of the citation with you or if your request is being mailed, please include a copy with your request. You may also make your request by email at traffic@hillsclerk.com. Please give us as much information as possible about your case. Include your full name, date of birth, Florida Drivers License number, date of offense and the citation (ticket) number and current mailing address. If you are charged with a civil infraction, and you wish to enter a not guilty plea, you may come to one of the Clerk's Traffic Office locations or mail a written request within 30 days from the day you received the citation. Please bring or mail a copy of the citation. You may also make your request by email at traffic@hillsclerk.com. Please give us as much information as possible about your case. Include your full name, date of birth, Florida Drivers License number, date of offense and the citation (ticket) number and current mailing address. |
| How do I find your office? |
Please see the map in the Contact Information section. |
| How do I obtain a copy of my driving record? |
You may purchase a copy at any Clerk's Traffic Office location. The cost for a three year record is $3.10 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. The cost for a full record is $4.10 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. |
| How many points are on my driving record? |
To obtain this information you may purchase a copy of your driving record from any Clerk's Traffic Office location. If you have questions regarding points, please contact your local driver’s license office. |
| Can I obtain an extension to pay my traffic citation? |
Yes, on infraction citations, you may obtain 60 days from the date of offense to pay by coming in person to one of our locations or by mailing your request in writing. |
| Can I obtain an extension to pay on my court costs? |
No, once a due date is issued in court, it cannot be extended by the Clerk’s Office. |
| What is my citation number? |
Contact the Clerk's Office in the county in which you received the citation and they will provide you with this information or if the citation was issued in Hillsborough County you may look up your citation number online by clicking here. |
| Can I change my court date? |
Once a case is scheduled for court, it cannot be rescheduled by the Clerk's Office. |
| Can you tell me why my license is suspended? |
If your license is suspended because of failure to pay a traffic citation in Hillsborough County, the Clerk’s Office can inform you of this and can assist you with the costs involved. However, if it is suspended for other reasons, you should contact your local Drivers License office. |
| Where do I pay for my parking ticket? |
If you received a parking ticket outside Tampa city limits, you make payment to the Clerk of Circuit Court. If you received the parking ticket inside Tampa city limits, click here to pay online or contact the City of Tampa Parking Department at (813) 274-8177. |
