Find Boynton Beach Traffic Records
Boynton Beach traffic court records are maintained by the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Every traffic citation written in Boynton Beach gets forwarded to this office in West Palm Beach for processing. The clerk handles everything from fine collection to scheduling court hearings. Boynton Beach is one of the larger cities in Palm Beach County, and its traffic records are fully searchable through the clerk's online system. This page explains how to find, pay, and resolve Boynton Beach traffic court records step by step.
Boynton Beach Quick Facts
Where Boynton Beach Traffic Tickets Are Filed
Traffic citations from Boynton Beach go to the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The main office is at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, all civil traffic violations must be sent to the county clerk for processing. The Boynton Beach Police Department and any state officers working in the area both follow this procedure.
Civil traffic infractions in Boynton Beach cover the typical range. Speeding, running stop signs, improper lane changes, and seatbelt violations all fall under this category. Moving violations carry points that go on your Florida driving record. Non-moving violations like expired tags usually do not add points. The Palm Beach County Clerk traffic tickets page has the full breakdown of how the office handles these cases.
| Office | Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | 561-355-2523 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 3544, West Palm Beach, FL 33402 |
| Website | www.mypalmbeachclerk.com |
Note: The same Palm Beach County clerk office processes traffic records for West Palm Beach and Boca Raton as well.
Searching Boynton Beach Traffic Records Online
The Palm Beach County Clerk provides an online court records search. You can find Boynton Beach traffic court records through this tool by entering a name, case number, or citation number. The clerk's website has a search court records link right on the homepage. Results show case status, fine amounts, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes. It is free to search. You do not need to register for basic case lookups.
The statewide option is MyFLCourtAccess. This covers all 67 Florida counties in one search. If you are checking on a Boynton Beach ticket from out of the area, this tool can save you time. You can also call the clerk at 561-355-2523 to ask about a specific Boynton Beach traffic citation over the phone. The staff can look up your case and give you the basics like what you owe and when your court date is.
For detailed records or certified copies, an in-person visit to the West Palm Beach courthouse is the way to go. Staff there can pull the full case file, print documents, and certify copies if you need them for another court or a driving record dispute.
Boynton Beach Traffic Citation Options
You have 30 days from the date a Boynton Beach traffic ticket is issued to take action. That is the standard window across all of Florida. Missing this deadline triggers late fees and can lead to a driver license suspension. The Palm Beach County Clerk gives you the same three choices that every Florida county offers.
Pay the fine. This closes the case. It counts as a guilty plea. Points go on your record based on the type of violation. The amount depends on the specific infraction. Florida Statute 318.18 sets the base fines, and the county adds court costs and surcharges on top. Pay and elect traffic school. You plead no contest, the court withholds adjudication, and you attend an approved course. No points hit your record. This is a popular choice for Boynton Beach drivers who want to keep their records clean. Not everyone qualifies. CDL holders and certain violation types are excluded.
Contest the citation. Plead not guilty and request a court hearing. For tickets still in the 30-day window, you can submit this request through the clerk's office. Late responses bring additional fees. The hearing takes place at the Palm Beach County courthouse in West Palm Beach, not in Boynton Beach itself. A traffic court judge hears the case and makes a ruling.
Paying Boynton Beach Traffic Fines
The Palm Beach County Clerk accepts payments online, by mail, by phone, and in person. Online payments go through the clerk's website and the PayFLClerk statewide portal. Both take major credit cards. Enter your citation number and follow the prompts to pay a Boynton Beach traffic fine.
Mail payments go to the Palm Beach County Clerk, P.O. Box 3544, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. Include a check or money order with your citation number on it. In-person payments are accepted at the clerk's office at 205 N. Dixie Highway. Call 561-355-2523 if you want to pay by phone or need help figuring out the total amount due on your Boynton Beach ticket.
Unpaid fines can cause real problems. Under Florida Statute 28.246, the clerk can turn delinquent traffic fines over to a collection agency. That agency can tack on up to 40% in extra charges. On top of that, FLHSMV may suspend your driver license for failing to pay or appear on a Boynton Beach traffic citation. Getting your license back after a suspension means paying the fine, any collection fees, and a reinstatement fee to the state.
Florida Clerks of Court for Boynton Beach
The Florida Clerks of Court and Comptrollers directory lists every county clerk in the state. Palm Beach County is the office that handles Boynton Beach traffic court records.
The statewide directory is useful if your Boynton Beach citation involves a neighboring county or if you need to deal with traffic records in more than one jurisdiction at the same time.
Public Access to Boynton Beach Traffic Records
Traffic court records in Boynton Beach are public. Florida Statute Chapter 119 gives any person the right to inspect or copy government records. You do not have to be the driver on a Boynton Beach ticket to search for it or get copies. The online search tools are open to everyone. Sensitive personal data like social security numbers is redacted, but case details including charges, fine amounts, hearing dates, and outcomes are all available.
Certified copies of Boynton Beach traffic court records cost more than regular copies. The clerk charges a per-page fee for plain copies and an additional amount for certification. If you need records for an insurance dispute, an employment question, or a legal matter, certified copies carry more weight. Contact the Palm Beach County Clerk's office for current copy fees.
Palm Beach County Traffic Court Records
Boynton Beach is in Palm Beach County. All traffic citations from the city go through the Palm Beach County Clerk. For more details about the county court system, fee schedules, and additional resources, see the Palm Beach County traffic court records page.
Nearby Cities in South Florida
Several cities near Boynton Beach have their own traffic court records pages. Some are in Palm Beach County, while others are in neighboring Broward County.