Boca Raton Traffic Court Records
Boca Raton traffic court records are processed through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. Boca Raton sits in the southern part of Palm Beach County with a population of about 102,238. All traffic citations issued within city limits go to the Palm Beach County clerk for filing, payment collection, and case management. This page explains how to find Boca Raton traffic records, pay fines, contest citations, and get copies of court documents through the county system.
Boca Raton Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Manages Boca Raton Traffic Cases
Florida does not run city-level traffic courts. Every Boca Raton traffic citation goes to the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. The main clerk office is at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The mailing address is P.O. Box 3544, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. The phone number is 561-355-2523.
Boca Raton is one of the larger cities in Palm Beach County and generates a significant share of the county's traffic cases. When a Boca Raton police officer writes a traffic ticket, the citation gets filed with the Palm Beach County Clerk. That filing creates a public record. The Palm Beach County Clerk Traffic Tickets page has details on payment options, hearing requests, and how to handle your citation. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, the same traffic laws apply in Boca Raton as in every other Florida city.
| Office | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court - Traffic |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | 561-355-2523 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 3544, West Palm Beach, FL 33402 |
Note: Boca Raton does not have its own traffic court, so all in-person matters go through the Palm Beach County courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Search Boca Raton Traffic Records Online
The Palm Beach County Clerk has an online case search system that covers all Boca Raton traffic court records. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show the violation, hearing dates, fine amount, and current status. The search tool is free. You don't need an account to use it.
The Florida Clerks of Court directory can help you locate Boca Raton traffic records through Palm Beach County.
The statewide directory connects you to all 67 county clerks, including the Palm Beach County office that processes Boca Raton cases.
Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives anyone the right to search and copy court records. Boca Raton traffic court records are public. You don't need to be the person on the ticket. Social security numbers and bank details stay private, but the charge, outcome, and fine information are all open. The MyFLCourtAccess statewide portal also includes Palm Beach County records.
Boca Raton Traffic Fine Payment Options
Civil traffic infractions in Boca Raton must be paid within 30 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Miss this deadline and you face late fees. The Florida DHSMV can also suspend your license if you fail to respond in time. These consequences add up quickly, so it is best to handle Boca Raton traffic fines right away.
The Palm Beach County Clerk accepts payment through several methods. You can pay online through the clerk's website, by mail to the West Palm Beach P.O. Box, or in person at the courthouse. The statewide PayFLClerk site also works for Palm Beach County payments. Paying your Boca Raton traffic fine counts as a guilty plea. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will add points to your driving record for moving violations.
Under Florida Statute 318.18, fine amounts depend on the violation type. Speeding fines increase based on how far over the limit you were going. Non-moving violations like parking or equipment issues carry lower penalties. The Palm Beach County Clerk collects all Boca Raton traffic fines and distributes the funds according to state law.
Traffic School for Boca Raton Drivers
Boca Raton drivers with a civil traffic infraction can often elect traffic school. This keeps points off your license while still closing the case. You pay the fine plus a small course fee, but your driving record stays clean. Insurance companies check your points, so traffic school can save you money in the long run.
There are limits though. You can only choose traffic school once in any 12-month period. The lifetime cap is three times total. CDL holders are not eligible. And you must let the Palm Beach County Clerk know before your 30-day payment deadline that you want to go this route. Online courses are accepted and take about four hours. Make sure the course is approved by the state before you sign up. Contact the clerk at 561-355-2523 if you have questions about whether your specific Boca Raton citation qualifies for traffic school.
Contesting a Boca Raton Traffic Citation
You don't have to pay every ticket. Boca Raton drivers can request a court hearing to contest a traffic citation. Contact the Palm Beach County Clerk before the 30-day deadline to ask for a hearing date. You will appear before a judge at the courthouse in West Palm Beach.
At the hearing, you can present your case. Evidence helps. Photos, dashcam video, and witness statements are all things a judge will consider. If the judge dismisses your Boca Raton traffic case, there is no fine and no points. But if the judge rules against you, the penalty could be higher than what you would have paid by just mailing in the fine. It is a gamble. Many Boca Raton residents weigh the cost of the fine against the risk of a higher amount and decide based on the strength of their evidence.
Note: Criminal traffic violations in Boca Raton require a mandatory court appearance and cannot be resolved by simply paying a fine.
Boca Raton Traffic Court Fees and Record Costs
Fine amounts for Boca Raton traffic cases vary by violation. The Palm Beach County Clerk collects all fines. If you need copies of Boca Raton traffic court records, standard copy fees apply at the clerk's office. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but are sometimes needed for insurance claims or legal proceedings.
Unpaid Boca Raton traffic fines have real consequences beyond late fees. After 90 days without payment, the Palm Beach County Clerk can send your case to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. The agency can add up to 40% to your balance for their services. A $200 Boca Raton traffic fine turns into $280 once collections gets it. The state also suspends your license until you clear the debt. Call 561-355-2523 to check if you have any outstanding Boca Raton traffic cases before they reach that stage.
Boca Raton Police Traffic Enforcement
The Boca Raton Police Department handles traffic enforcement within city limits. Officers issue citations for speeding, red light violations, distracted driving, and other infractions throughout the city. The Florida Highway Patrol also writes tickets on I-95 and the Florida Turnpike as they pass through the Boca Raton area.
Once a citation is issued, the ticket goes to the Palm Beach County Clerk for filing and it becomes a public record. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation oversees all 67 county clerks across the state, including the Palm Beach County office that processes Boca Raton traffic cases. Crash reports are kept by the police department and are separate from traffic court records. If you need an accident report from a Boca Raton traffic incident, contact the police department directly. Court records for the resulting citation come from the clerk.
Palm Beach County Traffic Court Records
Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County, and all traffic filings go through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. The county processes traffic cases for West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and dozens of other communities. For more information on the Palm Beach County court system and additional resources, check the county page.
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