Brandon Traffic Court Records Search
Brandon traffic court records are managed by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts. Brandon is a large census-designated place just east of Tampa, home to about 116,000 people, but it has no city government of its own. That means every traffic citation written in Brandon goes directly to the Hillsborough County Clerk for processing. The clerk's traffic department in Tampa handles payments, pleas, hearings, and record requests for all of Hillsborough County, Brandon included. You can handle most Brandon traffic court matters online or by visiting the clerk's office in downtown Tampa.
Brandon Quick Facts
Where Brandon Traffic Cases Are Processed
Brandon is unincorporated. There is no city hall and no municipal police force. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrols the area. When a deputy writes a traffic ticket in Brandon, it gets filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts. Florida does not have city-level traffic courts, so the county clerk is the only office that handles these cases.
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts has its main office at 800 E. Twiggs Street in Tampa. That is about 15 minutes west of Brandon. You can visit in person to pay a Brandon traffic fine, file a plea, or get copies of your traffic court records. The mailing address is P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. The phone number is 813-276-8100. The Hillsborough County Clerk traffic page has all the forms, payment links, and contact details you need. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, Brandon drivers follow the same traffic laws as the rest of Florida.
| Office | Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E. Twiggs Street Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 3360 Tampa, FL 33601 |
| Phone | 813-276-8100 |
| Website | hillsclerk.com/traffic |
Search Brandon Traffic Cases Online
The Hillsborough County Clerk has an online case search system. You can look up any Brandon traffic court record by name, case number, or citation number. The search results display the violation, the date of the citation, hearing dates, and the current case status. It is free to search.
The Hillsborough County Clerk website serves as the main resource for Brandon traffic case information and online searches.
From the clerk's website, you can find the case search tool, pay a fine, submit proof of compliance, or look up your traffic school options for a Brandon citation.
Statewide portals also work for Brandon traffic records. The PayFLClerk site covers all 67 Florida counties, including Hillsborough. Enter your citation number to pay online. MyFLCourtAccess is another option for searching court records across the state.
Note: The online system shows real-time case data but will not display Brandon traffic records that have been sealed or expunged by court order.
Brandon Traffic Ticket Payment Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Brandon, you have options. The Hillsborough County Clerk lays them out clearly on its traffic tickets page. The most common route is to pay the fine. By paying the civil penalty, you are admitting guilt. The clerk's website puts it plainly. Points go on your driving record through the Florida DHSMV.
Hillsborough County gives you up to 60 calendar days from the date a traffic ticket is issued to pay the full penalty. That is longer than the standard 30-day response window in many counties. But don't confuse the two deadlines. You still need to respond within 30 days by choosing how to handle the citation. Paying within 60 days is the payment window specifically. After 60 days, the clerk adds late fees and may report you to the DHSMV for potential license suspension.
You can pay a Brandon traffic fine online through the Hillsborough County Clerk website, by mail to P.O. Box 3360, in person at the Twiggs Street office, or through the statewide PayFLClerk portal. Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted at the office. Online payments go through the clerk's electronic payment system.
Brandon Traffic School and Proof Options
Traffic school is available for many civil traffic infractions in Brandon. Elect it when you respond to your citation. You pay the fine plus an election fee, then finish a state-approved Basic Driver Improvement course within the allowed time. Once you send proof of completion to the Hillsborough County Clerk, your Brandon traffic court record gets updated. Adjudication is withheld. No conviction. No points.
The Hillsborough County Clerk also has a "Submit Proof" option on its traffic page. This is for situations where you were cited for something like a broken tail light or expired registration and you have since fixed the problem. You submit proof that the issue is resolved, and the clerk can dismiss or reduce the charge. This is specific to certain types of citations, not moving violations. Check the clerk's website for which Brandon traffic citations are eligible for this option.
Florida allows up to five traffic school elections per lifetime. School zone violations, construction zone violations, and crash-related tickets generally do not qualify. If you are unsure, call the Hillsborough County Clerk at 813-276-8100 to ask about your specific Brandon traffic case.
Fees and Collections for Brandon Cases
Brandon traffic ticket fines follow the schedule in Florida Statute 318.18. The total includes the base fine plus state surcharges and court costs. Speeding fines increase with speed. Zone violations carry higher penalties. The Hillsborough County Clerk collects all fines and fees for Brandon traffic cases.
Copies of Brandon traffic court records are available for a per-page fee. Standard copies are about $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Request copies at the Tampa office or by mail.
Do not let a Brandon traffic fine go to collections. Under Florida Statute 28.246, the clerk must refer unpaid accounts to a collection agency. The agency adds up to 40% to your balance. A $200 Brandon traffic fine can grow to $280 in collections. The DHSMV may also suspend your license for nonpayment. Getting everything reinstated costs even more. Handle your Brandon traffic ticket on time to avoid all of this.
Public Access to Brandon Traffic Records
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes Brandon traffic court records open to the public. You can request to see any traffic case on file with the Hillsborough County Clerk. You do not need to be the person named in the record. No reason is required.
What is in a Brandon traffic court record? The citation number. The driver's name. The violation date and location. The specific charge. The officer or deputy who issued the ticket. The outcome of the case, including any hearing results or plea entries. Payment history is also part of the file. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation supports all county clerks in meeting public access standards. Sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers are redacted before any records go to the public.
Note: Red light camera citations in Hillsborough County are handled through a separate process and may not appear in the same search results as standard Brandon traffic court records.
Hillsborough County Traffic Court Records
Brandon is part of Hillsborough County. All traffic filings go through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts in Tampa. The clerk processes traffic cases from Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, and all other communities in the county. For the full overview of the Hillsborough County traffic court system, including all office locations and additional resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Brandon sits in the eastern part of the Tampa Bay metro area. These nearby cities each handle traffic cases through their own county clerk. Click any city for more on their traffic court system.