Search Alafaya Traffic Court Records
Alafaya traffic court records are processed through the Orange County Clerk of Courts in Orlando. Alafaya is a census-designated place in Orange County with about 90,874 residents, located near the University of Central Florida. All traffic citations written in Alafaya go to the Orange County clerk for filing and case management. You can search Alafaya traffic cases online, pay fines through the clerk's web portal, or visit the courthouse in Orlando. This page explains how to find and handle Alafaya traffic court records.
Alafaya Quick Facts
Where Alafaya Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Orange County Clerk of Courts handles all Alafaya traffic court records. Alafaya does not have its own courthouse or traffic court. Every citation issued in the Alafaya area gets routed to the Orange County clerk in Orlando. The main office is at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 410, Orlando, FL 32801. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, all traffic violations must be processed by the clerk of court in the county where they happen.
Because Alafaya sits in the eastern part of Orange County, near UCF, many of the traffic citations come from state roads and busy corridors in the area. The Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are the main agencies that write tickets in Alafaya. Once the citation is written, the officer sends it to the Orange County clerk. The clerk logs the Alafaya traffic case into the system and it becomes a searchable public record.
| Office | Orange County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 410 Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Phone | 407-836-6000 |
| Website | myorangeclerk.com/divisions/traffic |
Searching Alafaya Traffic Records Online
The Orange County Clerk has an online search tool for traffic court records. Go to the clerk's traffic page to start. You can search by citation number, name, or case number. The search is free and you do not need an account. Results show the charge type, case status, fines due, and court dates for Alafaya traffic cases.
You can also search through MyFLCourtAccess, which covers all 67 Florida counties. Alafaya cases show up under Orange County in this system. Another option is PayFLClerk, the statewide payment portal. It lets you find and pay Alafaya traffic tickets using your citation number. Both of these tools are free to search. Payment processing fees apply when you actually pay a fine.
For help by phone, call 407-836-6000. The Orange County clerk staff can look up your Alafaya traffic case and answer questions about what you owe or when your hearing is set. If you need to go in person, the courthouse in downtown Orlando is the place. Bring your citation or a valid ID so staff can find your record fast.
Alafaya Traffic Citation Resources
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides information about traffic citations and their impact on your driving record.
This state page explains how traffic citations work in Florida and what happens to your license when points add up. It applies to all Alafaya traffic court records since the FLHSMV tracks driving records statewide.
Options for Alafaya Traffic Tickets
When you get a traffic ticket in Alafaya, you have 30 days to respond. The clock starts on the date the citation was issued. You can find the deadline printed right on the ticket. If you miss the 30-day window, the Orange County clerk adds a late fee to your Alafaya traffic court record. After that, penalties keep going up. Do not ignore a traffic citation.
Your choices are straightforward. Pay the fine and accept the points on your driving record. Or elect traffic school. With traffic school, you pay the fine but take an approved driver improvement course. The court withholds adjudication, which means no points go on your record for that Alafaya citation. The FLHSMV will not add points if adjudication is withheld. You can use this option once every 12 months. CDL holders cannot elect traffic school.
The third option is to plead not guilty. You request a hearing and the clerk sets a date. You appear before a traffic court judge at the Orange County courthouse in Orlando. The judge hears your side and the officer's account. For Alafaya residents, this means a trip to downtown Orlando. Some people find it worth the drive, especially for tickets that carry heavy points or high fines.
Note: Traffic school is limited to once per year and is not available for CDL holders with Alafaya citations.
Alafaya Traffic Court Fees and Fines
Fine amounts for Alafaya traffic tickets vary by violation. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones. Speeding, running a red light, and reckless driving all carry different base fines under Florida Statute 318. Court costs, state surcharges, and local fees stack on top of the base amount. Your total shows on the citation and in the clerk's online lookup tool.
If you go past 30 days without acting, the clerk adds a surcharge. Go past 90 days unpaid and the situation gets serious. Under Florida Statute 28.246, the clerk can send unpaid fines to a collection agency. That agency adds up to 40% on top of what you already owe. A $200 Alafaya traffic fine becomes $280. A $400 fine becomes $560. It adds up fast. Pay your Alafaya traffic tickets on time.
Payment methods include online through the Orange County Clerk's site, by phone, by mail, or in person. Credit and debit cards are accepted online and by phone. Mail a check or money order to 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 410, Orlando, FL 32801. Write your citation number on the payment so it gets applied to the right Alafaya traffic case.
Public Access to Alafaya Traffic Records
Alafaya traffic court records are public documents. Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes nearly all government records open to the public. Anyone can search for traffic cases in Alafaya without giving a reason. The Orange County Clerk posts most traffic court records online. You can see the charge, plea, case outcome, and fine amount for any Alafaya traffic case that is not sealed or expunged.
Some personal data gets redacted. Social security numbers do not appear in public search results. But the core case facts are all there. The violation, the date, the officer, and what happened in court are part of the public record. For older Alafaya traffic records that might not be in the online database, visit the Orange County clerk in person or call 407-836-6000 to request a search.
Orange County Traffic Court Records
Alafaya is in Orange County. All traffic cases from the area go through the Orange County Clerk of Courts in Orlando. For full details on the county court system, more search tools, and additional resources, visit the Orange County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Other cities near Alafaya with their own traffic court record pages are listed below. Some share the Orange County clerk while others fall in different counties.