Access Plantation Traffic Records

Plantation traffic court records go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Plantation is in the western part of Broward County with about 100,694 residents. The city is home to the West Regional Courthouse, which serves as a major traffic court location for western Broward County. All citations issued by Plantation police are filed with the Broward County Clerk. This page covers how to search Plantation traffic records, pay fines, and handle your case through the Broward County system.

Broward County Clerk Handles Plantation Traffic Cases

Florida does not operate city-level traffic courts. All Plantation traffic citations go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The main office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, but Plantation has a distinct advantage. The West Regional Courthouse is right in the city at 100 North Pine Island Road. Room 110 handles traffic matters. This is the closest traffic court location for Plantation residents.

The West Regional Courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can walk in to pay fines, file a plea, or pick up copies of Plantation traffic court records. The Broward County Clerk Traffic and Misdemeanor Division runs all four court locations in the county. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, the same traffic laws apply in Plantation as everywhere else in Florida. When a Plantation police officer issues a citation, it gets filed with the Broward County Clerk and becomes a public record.

Search Plantation Traffic Cases Online

The Broward County Clerk runs an online search tool that includes all Plantation traffic court records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or citation number. Results show the charge, hearing dates, fine amounts, and case status. It is free to search. No account needed.

The Broward County Clerk's website provides access to search Plantation traffic court records.

The online system covers all court divisions in Broward County. Filter for traffic cases to find Plantation records specifically.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, Florida's public records law, court records are open to everyone. Plantation traffic court records are public. Anyone can search for them, not just the person named on the ticket. Social security numbers stay hidden, but the violation, court outcome, and fine details are all open. You can also use MyFLCourtAccess, the statewide court records portal that includes Broward County data.

Note: Sealed or expunged Plantation traffic cases will not appear in online search results.

Plantation Traffic Citation Payment Methods

Civil traffic infractions issued in Plantation must be paid within 30 calendar days from the date the ticket was written. Miss the deadline and the Broward County Clerk adds late fees. The Florida DHSMV can also suspend your license. Take care of Plantation traffic fines early to avoid problems.

Plantation residents have several ways to pay traffic fines:

• Online through the Broward County Clerk's payment system
• At any Florida AMSCOT location for cash payments
• By mail to P.O. Box 14610, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610
• In person at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation (Room 110)
• Through the PayIt mobile app or website

The statewide PayFLClerk site also works for Broward County. Remember that paying a Plantation traffic fine counts as a guilty plea. The Florida DHSMV will put points on your driving record for most moving violations. Under Florida Statute 318.18, the fine amounts vary based on violation type. Speeding penalties go up with each mile per hour over the limit.

Conditional Plea for Plantation Traffic Tickets

Broward County offers a Conditional Plea of No Contest for traffic cases. This is a popular option for Plantation drivers. It lets you resolve a civil traffic ticket without going to court and without getting points on your license. You fill out a form and submit it to the clerk. One form per citation.

The conditional plea works for civil infractions that did not involve a crash. It also can't be a citation that requires a mandatory hearing under Florida law. If the court approves it, adjudication is withheld on your Plantation traffic case. No conviction on your record. No points on your license. You still pay the full fine, but for many Plantation residents, keeping points off the record is worth it. Submit the form by email to the clerk or by mail to the P.O. Box. You can also drop it off at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation, which is convenient since the courthouse is right in the city.

Plantation Traffic Court Fees and Costs

Traffic fines in Plantation depend on what you were cited for. Moving violations cost more than non-moving ones. Speeding fines scale up with how far over the limit you were going. The Broward County Clerk collects all fines for Plantation traffic cases.

Copies of Plantation traffic court records cost $1.00 per page for plain copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies. Driver license history reports are available through the clerk. A 3-year history costs $14.25. A 7-year or complete history costs $16.25. These reports cover all traffic violations on your record across the state, not just Plantation cases. You can get them at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation or any other Broward County court location.

If you don't pay your Plantation traffic fine, things get worse fast. After 90 days, the Broward County Clerk can send the case to a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. The collection agency can add up to 40% to what you owe. A $200 fine jumps to $280. The state suspends your license too. Call 954-831-6565 to check on any outstanding Plantation traffic cases before they hit collections.

Traffic School Options in Plantation

Plantation drivers can sometimes use traffic school to keep points off their license. Broward County allows this for most civil traffic infractions. But you can only do it once every 12 months and no more than three times in your life. CDL holders are not eligible at all.

You must tell the Broward County Clerk before your 30-day deadline that you want to elect traffic school for your Plantation traffic case. Online courses are accepted. Complete the course within the timeframe set by the court. Check with the clerk at 954-831-6565 to confirm your citation qualifies. If it does, this is often the best way to handle a Plantation traffic ticket because you close the case, pay the fine, and keep your driving record clean. Insurance companies look at points, so avoiding them can save you money over time.

Note: Traffic school is not available for criminal traffic offenses or tickets that require a mandatory hearing.

Broward County Traffic Court Records

Plantation is in Broward County, and every traffic filing goes through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The county has four court locations, and the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation is one of them. For full details on the Broward County court system and all available resources, see the county page.

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Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Plantation and share the Broward County court system. A ticket in any of these cities goes through the same clerk office.