Instructions for Paying Traffic Violations

 

WARNING!: The Clerk of Courts must receive your election of one of the three options given below within thirty (30) consecutive days of your having received the citation - or your driver license will be suspended without notice and additional costs will be assessed to you.

Please Note: We DO NOT honor post marked dates.

Option 1
MAIL FINE PAYMENT (Points will be assessed against your driving record).
Do the following:

a. Make Money Order, Cashier's Check or Certified Check for your fine, payable to EDWIN M. FRY JR., CLERK OF COURTS. (See Civil Fine Payment Information)
b. Enclose your copy of the citation with your payment (No cash, personal or company checks) in an envelope addressed to:
Clerk of Court,
250 NW Country Club Dr. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Option 2
REQUEST TO ATTEND DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL (IF ELIGIBLE)

(No points will be assessed against your driving record if you complete the school)

See Payment Information (Fee w/Driving School) and follow the instructions for attending Driver Improvement School.

Please Note: A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Holder may not elect school on any citation.

Please Note: Any driver charged with exceeding the speed limit of 30 M.P.H. or more MAY NOT elect traffic school. There is a MANDATORY court appearance.

Option 3
REQUEST A COURT HEARING - NOTE: The Court may impose a fine not to exceed $500 or require attendance of a 4,8 or 12 hour Driver Improvement School - or both

a. Mail or fax* a written request and enclose your copy of the citation issued to you. Be sure your name is clear and a current mailing address is given along with a phone number where you can be reached. You will then be advised of a hearing date by return mail.
b. OR - you may make your request in person between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays), at one of the following locations below:

  St. Lucie County Clerk of Court
201 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 462-6958

OR

South County Annex, St Lucie West
250 N.W. Country Club Drive, Room 115
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 871-7231
(772) 871-5379* (Fax)

MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTION YOU HAVE SELECTED. Sign your request and indicate the option that you have selected. Enclose your copy of the citation along with the assessed fine and/or the signed Driver Improvement School affidavit plus the rate as shown in the fee chart. Mail your information/payment to:

  St. Lucie County Clerk of Court
Traffic Department

250 NW Country Club Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986