Search Tamarac Traffic Court Records
Tamarac traffic court records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Tamarac is in the northern part of Broward County, bordered by Lauderhill to the south and Coral Springs to the west. Traffic citations written in Tamarac by local police or state officers go to the Broward clerk for processing and public filing. You can search Tamarac traffic court records online, pay fines through multiple methods, or request a court hearing. This page covers the full process from citation to resolution for Tamarac traffic cases.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Where Tamarac Traffic Tickets Get Filed
Every traffic citation in Tamarac goes to the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The main clerk office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, officers must forward civil traffic citations to the county clerk for processing. Tamarac police and Florida Highway Patrol officers both send their citations to Broward County.
For Tamarac residents, the closest traffic court is the North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 181, in Deerfield Beach. Traffic hearings for northern Broward County are held at this location. It is closer to Tamarac than the main courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Broward Clerk traffic and misdemeanor division page lists all court locations and explains the process for Tamarac traffic cases.
Civil traffic infractions from Tamarac are non-criminal. Speeding on Commercial Boulevard, running a light on University Drive, or making an improper turn on McNab Road are the types of cases that come through. Moving violations carry license points. Non-moving violations generally do not.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Nearest Court | North Regional Courthouse 1600 W Hillsboro Blvd, Room 181 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Phone | 954-831-6565 |
| Website | www.browardclerk.org |
Searching Tamarac Traffic Records Online
The Broward County Clerk runs an online case search at their case search page. You can look up Tamarac traffic court records by name, case number, or citation number. The results show the violation, fine amount, case status, any hearings, and the outcome. The search is free and open to everyone.
The MyFLCourtAccess statewide portal also covers Broward County. It searches all 67 Florida counties at once, which is useful if you have tickets in more than one area. For Tamarac cases specifically, the Broward Clerk's own search tool is the most direct path to your record.
You can call 954-831-6565 to ask about a Tamarac traffic case over the phone. The staff can pull up your citation and give you the key details. For full case files or certified copies, go in person to the clerk's main office in Fort Lauderdale or the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. The Deerfield Beach location is the easier trip for most Tamarac residents.
Note: New Tamarac citations may take a few business days to appear in the online search system.
Options After a Tamarac Traffic Ticket
The 30-day response window starts on the date your Tamarac traffic citation is issued. Do not let it pass. Late responses bring extra fees, and ignoring the ticket altogether can lead to a suspended license. The Broward County Clerk gives you the standard Florida options plus one that not every county has.
Pay the fine to close the case. This is a guilty plea. Points go on your driving record based on the violation type. The fine amount follows Florida Statute 318.18, plus Broward County court costs. Pay the fine and elect traffic school. You plead no contest. The court withholds adjudication. No points. Complete the approved course on time and your Tamarac traffic record stays clean. This is limited to once per year and five times total. CDL holders and some violation types cannot use it.
Contest the ticket with a not guilty plea. Request a hearing. For Tamarac, this would be at the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. Broward County also offers a Conditional Plea of No Contest. With this option, you admit the violation but ask the judge for a lighter penalty. It is a middle ground between paying outright and going through a full hearing. Not every Tamarac traffic case qualifies for this, but it is worth asking about.
Paying Tamarac Traffic Court Fines
Multiple ways to pay a Tamarac traffic fine exist. Online is the fastest. The Broward Clerk's website accepts major credit and debit cards. The PayFLClerk statewide portal processes Broward County traffic payments too. You can also pay at any AMSCOT location, through the PayIt system, or by phone.
Mail payments go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Use a check or money order and write your citation number on it. In-person payments are taken at the Fort Lauderdale office and the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. Call 954-831-6565 for phone payment details or to verify the amount due on a Tamarac traffic ticket.
If a Tamarac traffic fine goes unpaid long enough, the clerk sends it to a collection agency. Florida Statute 28.246 allows the agency to add up to 40% to the balance. A $150 Tamarac ticket could turn into $210 or more once collection fees hit. The state can also suspend your license through FLHSMV for failure to pay or respond. Handle your Tamarac traffic citation within the 30-day window to avoid these added costs.
Broward County Clerk Portal for Tamarac
The Broward County Clerk of Courts homepage is where Tamarac residents go to start the process of looking up or paying traffic court records. The site provides links to the case search tool, payment options, court locations, and the traffic division.
The clerk site also has forms, hearing request information, and details about the Conditional Plea option. Tamarac traffic cases are processed the same way as all other Broward County traffic matters through this portal.
Tamarac Traffic Record Copies and Fees
The Broward Clerk charges $1 per page for regular copies of Tamarac traffic court records. Certified copies are $2 per page. These fees are standard across Broward County. If you need a Florida Driver License History to see all violations statewide, the clerk can pull that for you. A 3-year history is $14.25. A 7-year history costs $16.25.
Tamarac traffic court records are public under Florida Statute Chapter 119. Anyone can search for and get copies of these records. You do not need to be the driver on the citation. Personal details like social security numbers are redacted, but the case information remains open to the public. Request copies at the clerk's office in Fort Lauderdale, the Deerfield Beach courthouse, or by calling 954-831-6565.
Broward County Traffic Court Records
Tamarac is in Broward County. All traffic citations from the city are processed through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. For the full county overview, fee schedules, and more resources, visit the Broward County traffic court records page.
Nearby Cities in Broward County
These nearby cities also use the Broward County Clerk for traffic court records. Each has its own page with local details.