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 anyone of three options:

1.       Pay the ticket

2.       Elect to attend a driving school and pay a fine to avoid having points assessed - DHSMV's List of statewide traffic schools

3.       Contest the ticket in court

If you choose to pay the ticket, points are assessed against your Driver's License. If you choose to go to school, you must sign an affidavit at the Clerk's office, sign up for school, and pay the required fees. In general, the total cost to attend school is more than the fine. However, no points are assessed against your Driver's License if you attend school. Certain restrictions apply; for further information you should contact the Clerk of the Court, (352) 463-3170.

If you choose to contest the ticket, you must make your request for a hearing in person at the Clerk's office or in writing by mail to the Clerk. You will be notified of your court date.

Send your request to:
Joseph W. Gilliam

Attn: Traffic Department

Clerk of the Court
P.O. Box 37
Trenton, FL 32693