Find Largo Traffic Court Records
Largo traffic court records are handled by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Largo is one of the biggest cities in Pinellas County, sitting between Clearwater and St. Petersburg on the Gulf coast. Every traffic ticket written in Largo goes to the Pinellas clerk for processing. The clerk's office manages payments, court hearings, and public record access for all Largo traffic citations. This page covers how to search for, pay, and resolve traffic court records in Largo through the Pinellas County system.
Largo Quick Facts
Where Largo Traffic Citations Get Filed
All Largo traffic court records go to the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The main courthouse is at 315 Court Street in Clearwater. That is where the clerk's office processes citations, collects fines, and manages case files for every traffic ticket in Pinellas County. Florida Statute Chapter 316 requires officers to forward civil traffic citations to the county clerk. Largo police and any state troopers working in the Largo area follow this process.
Civil traffic infractions in Largo are non-criminal. Speeding on East Bay Drive, running a light on Ulmerton Road, or making an illegal turn are common examples. Moving violations put points on your license. Non-moving violations like parking infractions or expired tags generally do not. The Pinellas clerk keeps all of these on file as part of your Largo traffic court record. Criminal traffic offenses such as DUI or driving on a suspended license go through a different legal track and can involve jail time.
| Office | Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| Phone | 727-464-7000 |
| Website | www.mypinellasclerk.gov |
Note: Pinellas County also handles traffic records for St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
How to Search Largo Traffic Records
The Pinellas County Clerk website has a Court Records Public View tool. This is the main way to search Largo traffic court records online. No login is needed for basic case lookups. Enter a name, case number, or citation number and the system returns case details including the charge, fine amount, case status, and any court dates. The tool is free to use and available around the clock.
Pinellas County also offers a registered user portal. Attorneys and people who need to access records regularly can create an account for more features. But for a quick check on a Largo traffic ticket, the public view works fine. The statewide tool at MyFLCourtAccess can also pull up Largo traffic records since it searches all Florida counties at once.
If you prefer the phone, call the Pinellas clerk at 727-464-7000. Staff can look up your Largo traffic citation and tell you the status. For a full file review or certified copies, visit the courthouse in Clearwater in person. The clerk's office can print records and answer questions about your case.
Responding to a Largo Traffic Ticket
After getting a traffic ticket in Largo, you have 30 days to respond. This is a hard deadline set by Florida law. The clock starts on the date the officer issued the citation. If you miss the 30-day window, extra fees kick in and your license may face suspension.
Paying the fine is the simplest route. It closes the case. This counts as a guilty plea, and points will go on your driving record. The number of points depends on the violation. Speeding in Largo may carry 3 or 4 points depending on how fast you were going. The second option is to pay the fine and sign up for traffic school. You plead no contest, the court withholds adjudication, and no points show up on your record. You need to complete the school within the time set by the court. Traffic school has limits. CDL holders cannot use it. Red light camera tickets, toll violations, and certain other citation types are excluded.
Contesting the ticket is the third option. You plead not guilty and ask for a hearing. The hearing happens at the Pinellas County courthouse in Clearwater. A traffic court judge reviews the evidence and makes a decision. For Largo citations within the first 30 days, filing a not guilty plea is straightforward. After 30 days, late fees apply. Under Florida Statute 318.18, the penalty schedule depends on the violation and any prior offenses.
Paying Largo Traffic Court Fines
The Pinellas County Clerk takes traffic fine payments in several ways. Online payment is the most convenient for most Largo residents. The clerk's website has a payment portal that accepts major credit cards. You can also use PayFLClerk, the statewide payment site, to pay Largo traffic fines with your citation number.
Mail payments should go to the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Include a check or money order and put your citation number on it. In-person payments are accepted at the courthouse during business hours. Call 727-464-7000 for phone payment options or to verify the total due on a Largo ticket before sending a payment.
Delinquent fines have consequences. Under Florida Statute 28.246, unpaid traffic fines can be sent to a collection agency. The agency adds up to 40% to what you owe. Meanwhile, the state can suspend your driver license through FLHSMV for failure to pay or appear. Avoid these problems by responding to your Largo traffic ticket within the 30-day window.
Pinellas County Clerk Portal for Largo
The Pinellas County Clerk homepage is the starting point for Largo residents looking up traffic court records. The site provides links to the court records search, payment options, and information about traffic court procedures.
From the clerk's site, you can get to the public records search, check your citation, and find details about how to handle a Largo traffic case. The site also lists court locations and hours for Pinellas County.
Public Access to Largo Traffic Court Records
Largo traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. Anyone can search for and view these records. You do not need to be the person named on the ticket. Florida's public records law is broad. It covers traffic cases along with most other government records. Personal info like social security numbers gets redacted from what the public can see, but the case facts remain open.
Copies of Largo traffic court records are available from the Pinellas clerk. Plain copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more but carry official weight for legal or administrative uses. Contact the clerk's office at 727-464-7000 for the current pricing. You can request copies in person at the Clearwater courthouse or sometimes through the clerk's website.
Pinellas County Traffic Court Records
Largo is in Pinellas County. All traffic citations from the city go through the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. For full information about the county court system, fee schedules, and more, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities for Traffic Records
Several cities near Largo have traffic court records pages. Clearwater and St. Petersburg are also in Pinellas County. Tampa and Brandon are just across the bay in Hillsborough County.