Traffic Citation Information
You must make payment or an election to the Clerk of Court within 30 calendar days of receiving a ticket to avoid additional late fees and possible suspension of your driver license.
Your options for a Traffic Citation
Upon receipt of a traffic ticket for any violation where points may be assessed, you have 30 days from the date of issuance of the ticket to exercise one of three options:
- Option 1: Pay Fines and Fees in Full. Points may be assessed.
- Option 2: Elect Driving School
- Option 3: Request a Court Hearing
Option 1 - Pay the Ticket
When you elect this option, it is considered a conviction and points may be assessed on your driver license. You will not be allowed to elect the driving school option at a later date.
Civil traffic infractions must be paid within 30 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Failure to pay may result in Driver License suspension and late fees and reinstatement fees may be assessed.
Payments can be made Online, by Mail, or in Person - (see addresses below)
Option 2 - Elect Traffic School
No points will be assessed against your Driver's License if you complete a driver improvement school. However, if you fail to complete the driving school option within the 90-day timeframe, or pay the remaining fine payment balance, additional fees may be assessed, along with a suspension of your driver license.
Traffic School Election Portal
The driving school certificate of completion may be filed electronically via the Orange County Traffic Division Contact Page, in person at any Service Location, or by sending the original certificate of completion by mail to the Orange Clerk of Courts.
Remember, you may only elect the traffic school option five (5) times in your life and the election can only be made once every twelve (12) months. Failure to timely complete the school course or timely submit your completion certificate or pay the fine will result in removal of the fee reduction, points being assessed, and suspension of your license and/or late fees being assessed.
Option 3 - Contest Your Ticket
If you choose to contest a Civil Traffic Infraction ticket, you must make your request for a hearing in writing to the Clerk within 30 calendar days of the date of the citation. You will be notified of your court date.
Orange County Clerk of Court Locations
Main Courthouse
425 N Orange Avenue, Suite 410Orlando, FL 32801
Apopka Branch
1111 Rock Springs Rd.Apopka, FL 32712
Ocoee Branch
475 Story Rd.Ocoee, FL 34761
Winter Park Branch
450 N Lakemont AvenueWinter Park, FL 32792
Phone: 407-836-2000
