Palm Bay Traffic Records Search
Palm Bay traffic court records are managed by the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County with about 142,000 people, located along the Space Coast of Florida. All traffic citations written within Palm Bay go to the Brevard County Clerk for processing, payment, and record keeping. You can search for Palm Bay traffic records online through the clerk's website, pay fines by mail or in person, or call the clerk's office to check on a case. The Brevard County courthouse in Titusville is the main office, though the county serves the entire area from multiple locations.
Palm Bay Quick Facts
Brevard County Handles Palm Bay Traffic Cases
Traffic court records for Palm Bay are kept by the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Florida cities do not run their own traffic courts. Everything from citation processing to fine collection to record storage happens at the county level. For Palm Bay, that means the Brevard County Clerk is where you go for anything related to traffic cases.
The Brevard County Clerk's mailing address is P.O. Box H, Titusville, FL 32781. The phone number is 321-637-5413. The Brevard County Clerk website has tools for searching cases, paying fines, and finding office locations. Palm Bay is in the 18th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Brevard County. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, uniform traffic laws apply across all Florida cities including Palm Bay.
| Office | Brevard County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| P.O. Box H, Titusville, FL 32781 | |
| Phone | 321-637-5413 |
| Website | brevardclerk.us |
Note: Brevard County is one of the largest counties in Florida by area, so check the clerk website for the courthouse location nearest to Palm Bay.
Search Palm Bay Traffic Records Online
The Brevard County Clerk has an online system where you can search for Palm Bay traffic court records. You can look up cases by name or case number. The results show the charge, hearing dates, case status, and other details. Searching is typically free, though copies of documents may cost extra.
The screenshot below shows the Brevard County Clerk's website, which is the starting point for looking up Palm Bay traffic records.
From here you can navigate to case search tools, payment options, and forms for Palm Bay traffic citations.
Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all government records in Florida are open for inspection by any person. Palm Bay traffic court records are public. You do not have to be the person named on the ticket to search for case information. Personal data like social security numbers stays private, but the case details, charges, and outcomes are open. The statewide portal at payflclerk.com also works for looking up and paying Palm Bay traffic fines.
Palm Bay Citation Options
When you get a traffic citation in Palm Bay, you have 30 days to respond. This is the same across all of Florida. The FLHSMV traffic citations page explains the three basic choices. You can pay the fine, elect traffic school, or plead not guilty and ask for a hearing.
Paying the fine closes your Palm Bay traffic case quickly. But it counts as a guilty plea, and points go on your driver license for most moving violations. Traffic school avoids the points. You pay the citation amount and complete a driver improvement course. The court withholds adjudication, which means no conviction appears on your Palm Bay traffic court record. You can only elect traffic school five times in your life and no more than once every twelve months.
Here are the ways to pay a Palm Bay traffic citation:
- Online through the Brevard County Clerk website or payflclerk.com
- In person at a Brevard County Clerk office
- By mail to the Brevard County Clerk
- At any Florida AMSCOT location for cash
The third option is to contest the ticket. File a not guilty plea within 30 days, and the court sets a hearing date. You show up and make your case to the judge. If you win, the citation gets dismissed. If not, the court can impose the original fine plus court costs. All of this becomes part of your Palm Bay traffic court record at the Brevard County Clerk.
Palm Bay Traffic Fees and Penalties
Fine amounts for Palm Bay traffic citations depend on the violation. Under Florida Statute 318.18, penalties are set by the state. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones. Speeding fines scale with how far over the posted limit you were going. The Brevard County Clerk collects all fines and fees for Palm Bay traffic cases.
Late payments make everything worse. Missing the 30-day deadline adds late fees to your balance. Your license can be suspended by the state for failure to respond. Under Florida Statute 28.246, unpaid fines that sit for more than 90 days get sent to a collection agency. That agency can add up to 40% in collection fees on top of what you already owe. This applies to every Palm Bay traffic citation, whether it was a speeding ticket, a red light violation, or anything else.
Paying your traffic citation counts as a conviction. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will put points on your driving record. Too many points can mean higher insurance rates or a suspension. If you want to avoid points on a Palm Bay traffic case, look into the traffic school option or a not guilty plea before the deadline passes.
Note: Call the Brevard County Clerk at 321-637-5413 to check your balance or ask about payment plan options for Palm Bay traffic fines.
Public Access to Palm Bay Traffic Records
Florida has some of the broadest public records laws in the country. The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC 15-18 requires that traffic court records for adult defendants be available online, including actual court documents in many cases. Confidential data like social security numbers and bank accounts gets redacted. The rest of a Palm Bay traffic case file is public.
The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation supports all 67 county clerks in making records accessible. For Palm Bay traffic court records, this means both online and in-person access through the Brevard County Clerk. In-person requests let you see the full case file and get certified copies on the spot. Online searches are faster for getting basic case details. Both methods are available to anyone without needing special permission.
Brevard County Traffic Court Records
Palm Bay is in Brevard County, and all traffic filings go through the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. The county handles cases for Palm Bay, Melbourne, and other cities along the Space Coast. For full details on the county court system, fee schedules, and additional resources, visit the Brevard County page.
Nearby Cities
Melbourne is also in Brevard County and uses the same clerk office for traffic court records. If you got a ticket near the city line, check your citation to see which jurisdiction issued it.