Pompano Beach Traffic Records
Pompano Beach traffic court records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Located in northern Broward County, Pompano Beach has about 118,000 residents and sits along a busy stretch of the South Florida coast. All traffic citations issued within city limits get filed with the Broward County Clerk in Fort Lauderdale. The clerk's Traffic and Misdemeanor Division handles everything from processing new tickets to scheduling hearings and collecting fines. Pompano Beach drivers can search cases, make payments, or request copies of their traffic court records through the clerk's office or online tools.
Pompano Beach Quick Facts
Where Pompano Beach Traffic Cases Are Filed
Every Pompano Beach traffic citation ends up at the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Florida does not have city traffic courts. The county clerk processes all traffic cases for the entire county, and Broward County is one of the busiest in the state. Pompano Beach is served by the North Regional Courthouse, which is the closest Broward County facility for handling traffic matters.
The Traffic North office is at the North Regional Courthouse, 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181, in Deerfield Beach. This location is just a few minutes from Pompano Beach. You can pay fines, file pleas, and pick up copies of Pompano Beach traffic court records there. The main clerk office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, and that works too. The phone for the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division is 954-831-6565. The Broward County Clerk Traffic and Misdemeanor Division page has the full list of services, forms, and contact information. Under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, the same traffic control laws govern Pompano Beach and every other city in Florida.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts - Traffic North |
|---|---|
| Address | North Regional Courthouse 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Main Office | 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | 954-831-6565 |
Search Pompano Beach Traffic Cases Online
The Broward County Clerk runs an online case search system that covers all Pompano Beach traffic court records. The Broward County Clerk case search portal lets you look up any traffic case by name, case number, or citation number. Search results show the charge, hearing dates, and the current case status. There is no fee to search.
The Broward County Clerk website serves as the main hub for Pompano Beach traffic case information and online searches.
From the clerk's main page, you can access the case search tool, payment portal, and forms for resolving a Pompano Beach traffic citation.
Two statewide tools also work for Pompano Beach traffic records. The PayFLClerk site lets you pay any Florida traffic citation online. The MyFLCourtAccess portal provides court record searches across all 67 counties. Both are useful if you prefer a single site that works statewide.
Note: Online search results reflect current data and may not include Pompano Beach traffic records that have been sealed or expunged.
Pompano Beach Traffic Citation Options
Once you get a traffic ticket in Pompano Beach, you must respond within 30 days. The Broward County Clerk gives you several ways to handle a civil traffic infraction. Each option affects your Pompano Beach traffic court record differently.
Pay the fine. This is the quickest way to close the case. By paying, you are admitting guilt. The Florida DHSMV adds points to your driving record based on the violation. Moving violations carry points. Non-moving violations usually do not. You can pay online through the Broward Clerk website, at an AMSCOT location, by mail, or in person at any of the four Broward County traffic court locations.
Elect traffic school. This option lets you pay the fine but avoid points. You complete a Basic Driver Improvement course and send proof to the clerk. The court withholds adjudication on your Pompano Beach traffic case, which means no conviction on your record. Florida limits this to five elections per lifetime.
Contest the ticket. Request a hearing and present your defense to a traffic court judge. For Pompano Beach cases, the hearing may be at the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. If you win, the charge is dismissed. If you lose, you pay the fine and possibly more.
Conditional Plea for Pompano Beach Cases
Broward County offers something called a Conditional Plea of No Contest. This is available for Pompano Beach traffic citations that meet certain criteria. The ticket must be a civil infraction. It cannot involve a crash. And it cannot be one of the violations that requires a mandatory hearing under Florida Statute 318.19.
The process is straightforward. Fill out the Conditional Plea form from the Broward County Clerk's website. Submit one form per citation. You can email it to TrafficeClerk@browardclerk.org or mail it to the clerk's P.O. Box. If the court approves the plea, adjudication is withheld on your Pompano Beach traffic court record. No conviction. No points. You still pay the fine, but you avoid the worst long-term impact. This is a popular option in Broward County because it does not require a court appearance or a traffic school course.
Note: The conditional plea option is not available for criminal traffic offenses or citations requiring a mandatory court hearing.
Pompano Beach Traffic Court Fees
Fines for Pompano Beach traffic citations are set by Florida Statute 318.18. The total includes the base fine plus mandatory surcharges and court costs. Speeding tickets cost more as the speed over the limit goes up. School zone and construction zone tickets carry higher fines than standard violations.
Copies of Pompano Beach traffic court records are available from the Broward County Clerk. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per page. Driver license history records are also available for a fee. A 3-year record is $14.25, while a 7-year or full history costs $16.25. You can request records at any Broward County court location or by mail.
Do not let a Pompano Beach traffic fine go unpaid. Under Florida Statute 28.246, unpaid fines get sent to collections. The collection agency adds up to 40% to the balance. A $250 fine turns into $350. On top of that, the DHSMV can suspend your license for nonpayment. Call 954-831-6565 to check what you owe and resolve a Pompano Beach traffic case before it gets to that stage.
Public Records Access in Pompano Beach
Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 gives anyone the right to inspect traffic court records. You do not have to be a party to the case. You do not need to provide a reason. Pompano Beach traffic court records are available through the Broward County Clerk just like any other public record in the state.
The information in a typical Pompano Beach traffic court record includes the citation number, the driver's name, violation date, location, the specific charge, the officer who wrote the ticket, and the outcome of the case. Hearing schedules, plea entries, and fine payment history are all accessible. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation helps all 67 clerks maintain consistent public access to court records. Personal data like Social Security numbers and bank accounts are redacted from public view.
Broward County Traffic Court Records
Pompano Beach is one of many cities in Broward County. All traffic citations from the city are processed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The clerk handles traffic cases for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and dozens of other communities. For a full overview of the Broward County traffic court system, including all four court locations and additional resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Pompano Beach is in northern Broward County, close to the Palm Beach County line. Several nearby cities also have their traffic cases handled through county clerks. See their pages for local details.