Find Lauderhill Traffic Court Records
Lauderhill traffic court records are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Lauderhill sits in central Broward County, just west of Fort Lauderdale. Every traffic citation issued by Lauderhill police or state officers in the area goes to the Broward clerk for processing. The clerk manages payments, court scheduling, and public record access for all Lauderhill traffic cases. This page walks through how to search for, pay, and resolve traffic court records in Lauderhill through the Broward County system.
Lauderhill Quick Facts
Where Lauderhill Traffic Citations Are Filed
All Lauderhill traffic court records go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The main office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Florida Statute Chapter 316 requires law enforcement to forward traffic citations to the county clerk. The Lauderhill Police Department and any state troopers working in the area both send their tickets to this office.
For Lauderhill residents, the closest traffic court location is the West Regional Courthouse at 100 North Pine Island Road, Room 110, in Plantation. This is where traffic hearings for the western part of Broward County take place. The Broward Clerk traffic and misdemeanor division page has details about court locations and the full process for handling a Lauderhill traffic citation.
Civil traffic infractions in Lauderhill cover the usual range. Speeding on Oakland Park Boulevard, running a red light on University Drive, or failing to stop at a sign on NW 56th Avenue are all common. Moving violations carry points. Non-moving ones usually do not. Criminal traffic offenses go through a different process entirely.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Nearest Court | West Regional Courthouse 100 N Pine Island Road, Room 110 Plantation, FL 33324 |
| Phone | 954-831-6565 |
| Website | www.browardclerk.org |
Searching Lauderhill Traffic Records Online
The Broward County Clerk has an online case search at their case search page. This tool lets you look up Lauderhill traffic court records by name, case number, or citation number. Results show the charge, fine amount, case status, and court dates. The search is free. No registration is needed for basic lookups.
The statewide tool at MyFLCourtAccess also works for finding Lauderhill traffic records. It searches all 67 Florida counties at once. This can help if you are not sure whether a citation was filed in Broward or a neighboring county. For Lauderhill cases specifically, the Broward Clerk's own search is the most direct route.
Call 954-831-6565 to check on a Lauderhill traffic case by phone. Staff can give you the basics. For a full file review, certified copies, or detailed case documents, visit the clerk's office in Fort Lauderdale or the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation. The Plantation location is closer for most Lauderhill residents and handles traffic matters for the western part of Broward County.
Lauderhill Traffic Ticket Response Options
You get 30 days from the date of a Lauderhill traffic citation to respond. Civil infractions are due within that window. Miss it, and you face late fees plus the risk of a license suspension. The Broward County Clerk gives you the standard three options that apply across Florida.
Pay the fine. This is a guilty plea. Points go on your record. The case closes. The amount depends on the violation. Under Florida Statute 318.18, fines follow a statewide schedule with county court costs added on. Pay and elect traffic school. You plead no contest. The court withholds adjudication. No points. You must finish the course on time. CDL holders and certain violation types are excluded from this option in Broward County.
Contest the ticket. The Broward Clerk offers a Conditional Plea of No Contest option for certain cases. This is different from a straight not guilty plea. It lets you admit the violation but ask the judge for a reduced fine or modified penalty. For a standard not guilty plea, you request a hearing and appear before a traffic court judge at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation. Present your case and the judge decides. Within the 30-day window, filing is straightforward. After 30 days, late fees apply.
Note: The Conditional Plea of No Contest is a Broward County option not available in every Florida county.
Paying Lauderhill Traffic Court Fines
The Broward Clerk accepts multiple payment methods for Lauderhill traffic fines. Online payments go through the clerk's website. You can also pay at an AMSCOT location, by mail, in person, or through the PayIt system. Major credit and debit cards are accepted for online payments. The PayFLClerk statewide portal also processes Broward County traffic payments.
Mail payments go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Include a check or money order with your citation number. In-person payments are taken at the main office in Fort Lauderdale and at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation. Call 954-831-6565 for details on phone payments or to check the total due on your Lauderhill traffic ticket.
Unpaid Lauderhill traffic fines can go to collections under Florida Statute 28.246. The agency adds up to 40% to the balance. Your driver license may also be suspended by FLHSMV for failure to pay or appear. Pay within the 30-day window to avoid all of these extra costs.
Broward County Clerk Portal for Lauderhill
The Broward County Clerk of Courts homepage is the main hub for Lauderhill residents dealing with traffic court records. It links to the case search, payment options, court locations, and traffic division information.
From the clerk's site, you can reach the traffic and misdemeanor division page, look up your citation, and find the forms needed for any response option. The site also lists hours and addresses for all Broward County courthouse locations.
Record Copies and Fees in Lauderhill
The Broward Clerk charges $1 per page for plain copies of Lauderhill traffic court records. Certified copies cost $2 per page. If you need a Florida Driver License History, the clerk can pull that too. A 3-year history costs $14.25. A 7-year history costs $16.25. These records show all traffic violations and points across Florida, not just Lauderhill citations.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, Lauderhill traffic court records are public. Anyone can request copies. You do not have to be the person named on the ticket. Sensitive personal info like social security numbers is redacted, but case details stay open. Contact the Broward Clerk at 954-831-6565 for current copy pricing or to order records by phone.
Broward County Traffic Court Records
Lauderhill is in Broward County. All traffic citations from the city go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. For full county information, complete fee schedules, and additional resources, visit the Broward County page.
Nearby Cities in Broward County
Several cities near Lauderhill use the same Broward County clerk for traffic court records. Here are nearby cities with their own pages.