Search Cape Coral Traffic Records
Cape Coral traffic court records are handled by the Lee County Clerk of Courts. All traffic citations issued in Cape Coral get filed with the Lee County clerk for processing and public access. Cape Coral is the largest city in Lee County with about 233,000 residents and one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida. The clerk's office accepts payments, tracks cases, and provides records for all Cape Coral traffic tickets. You can search for records online, pay by phone, or visit the clerk office. This guide covers how to find, search, and resolve traffic court records in Cape Coral.
Cape Coral Quick Facts
Where Cape Coral Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Lee County Clerk of Courts processes all Cape Coral traffic court records. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, each county's clerk of court handles traffic citations for every city in its borders. Cape Coral is in Lee County, so the Lee County Clerk is the office that tracks your ticket from start to finish. The clerk's mailing address is PO Box 9348, Fort Myers, FL 33902.
Cape Coral does not run its own traffic court. That is how it works across Florida. Cities do not maintain separate court systems for traffic cases. Whether Cape Coral Police, the Lee County Sheriff, or the Florida Highway Patrol wrote your ticket, the case ends up at the Lee County Clerk. The Lee County Clerk website has tools for searching cases, paying fines, and checking court dates for Cape Coral traffic court records.
| Office | Lee County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 9348 Fort Myers, FL 33902 |
| Phone | 1-800-748-9110 |
| Website | www.leeclerk.org |
Note: Cape Coral is the largest city in Lee County, but the clerk's main office is in Fort Myers, the county seat.
How to Search Cape Coral Traffic Records
Start at the Lee County Clerk website. The online system lets you search for Cape Coral traffic court records by name or citation number. You can check your case status, see the fine amount, and find out if a court date has been set. Basic searches are free. No account is needed to see whether a case exists and what stage it is at.
The statewide PayFLClerk portal is another option for looking up and paying Cape Coral traffic fines. Enter your citation number and the site pulls up your case from the Lee County system. For a wider search that covers all of Florida, use MyFLCourtAccess. Cape Coral traffic cases show up under Lee County.
You can also call 1-800-748-9110 to check on a Cape Coral traffic court record by phone. The clerk staff can look up your case, tell you the amount owed, and explain your options. For in-person visits, the main clerk office is in Fort Myers. Cape Coral residents drive across the river to get there. Bring your citation number or the name on the ticket.
Florida Statewide Payment System
Since a Lee County Clerk screenshot was not available, Cape Coral residents can use the PayFLClerk statewide payment portal to search and pay traffic citations online.
PayFLClerk covers all 67 Florida counties including Lee County. Cape Coral residents enter their citation number to look up fine amounts and make payments online.
Options for Cape Coral Traffic Tickets
After getting a traffic ticket in Cape Coral, you have 30 days to decide what to do. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles gives every Florida driver three standard choices. These same options apply whether you got your ticket in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, or anywhere else in the state.
Paying the fine is the simplest path. It closes your Cape Coral traffic case quickly. But paying counts as a guilty plea, and the DHSMV will add points to your driving record. How many points depends on the violation. Speeding under 15 over is 3 points. More serious offenses can be 4 or 6. If you rack up 12 points in 12 months, your license gets suspended for 30 days.
Traffic school is the most popular option for Cape Coral drivers who want to protect their record. You pay the fine, take a state-approved driver improvement course, and the court withholds adjudication. No points go on your license. Under Florida Statute 318, this option can only be used five times in your life and once every 12 months. CDL holders and certain violation types do not qualify.
Pleading not guilty gets you a court hearing. File this within 30 days through the Lee County Clerk. The court sets a hearing date for your Cape Coral traffic case. You can bring a lawyer or go on your own. If the judge rules in your favor, the ticket is dismissed.
- Pay the citation and accept points on your record
- Elect traffic school within 30 days to avoid points
- Plead not guilty and get a court hearing
- Submit proof of compliance for equipment or license violations
Cape Coral Traffic Ticket Fees
Fine amounts for Cape Coral traffic tickets depend on the type of violation. A standard moving violation might run $150 to $300 with all court costs and surcharges. Non-moving violations tend to be lower. The exact amount shows on your citation and in the Lee County Clerk's online system. Check before you pay to make sure you have the right number.
Late fees apply if you miss the 30-day deadline on a Cape Coral traffic ticket. After 90 days without payment, the case can be turned over to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. Collection agencies can add up to 40% to what you owe. A Cape Coral traffic fine that started at $200 could end up well over $280 in collections. Pay within the first 30 days to keep costs down and your Cape Coral traffic court record clear of extra charges.
You can pay Cape Coral traffic fines online through PayFLClerk, by mail to the Lee County Clerk at PO Box 9348, Fort Myers, FL 33902, by phone at 1-800-748-9110, or in person at the clerk office in Fort Myers.
Note: The Lee County Clerk toll-free line at 1-800-748-9110 can help Cape Coral residents check fine amounts before paying.
Public Access to Cape Coral Traffic Records
Traffic court records in Cape Coral are public. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all government records in Florida are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. You can search for anyone's Cape Coral traffic court record. You do not have to be the driver named on the citation. Confidential details like social security numbers are redacted, but the case facts and outcomes remain open.
The Lee County Clerk follows state guidelines for electronic access to court records. Most adult traffic cases from Cape Coral are available through the online system. Older or archived cases may require an in-person visit to the clerk office. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation works with all 67 county clerks to standardize public access. Sealed or expunged Cape Coral traffic court records will not appear in any search.
Cape Coral Traffic Court Resources
Cape Coral residents dealing with traffic court cases can start with the Lee County Clerk office. Staff answer basic questions about your case and explain the options. They do not give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms to file and how to make payments. Call 1-800-748-9110 for help.
If your Cape Coral traffic ticket caused a license suspension, the FLHSMV locations page can help you find a nearby office to handle reinstatement. You need to clear the underlying ticket with the Lee County Clerk first, then pay the reinstatement fee at FLHSMV. For serious traffic cases like DUI or reckless driving in Cape Coral, hiring a traffic attorney is a good idea. The Lee County Bar Association can refer you to a lawyer who handles traffic court cases.
Lee County Traffic Court Records
Cape Coral is in Lee County. All traffic citations in the city are filed with the Lee County Clerk of Courts. For full details on the county court system, search tools, fee schedules, and additional resources, visit the Lee County page.
Nearby Cities in Lee County
Lee County has several other qualifying cities that share the same clerk for traffic court records. Nearby cities with their own pages are listed here.