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How much will my Traffic Citation cost and where do I pay? - It depends on what violation you were charged with and whether you pay it within the alloted 30 days after the date of the citation. If you pay after 30 days late fees will be assessed. See the table above for specific traffic fines if paid within 30 days.
- You can pay your citation in person at the Gulf County Clerks Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida, or at the Annex/Branch office located at the Wewahitchka Courthouse, 200 N. 2nd Street, Wewahitchka, Florida.
- You can pay by mail by sending a cashiers check or money order to 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, Attn: Traffic Department.
- You can pay on-line at www.myfloridacounty.com (click here) within 30 days of receiving your ticket using a credit card.
How do I make arrangements to go to driving school to avoid points being assessed. - First, contact the Clerks Office at (850) 229-6112. You will have to sign an affidavit electing to attend a driving school, and pay the Clerks Office the associated costs for this option within 30 days of the date of the citation.
- Next, contact a driving school of your choice that is approved by the State of Florida and complete the course within 90 days from the date of the citation. The schools will advise you of their associated costs for taking the approved driving program.
- Finally, provide the Clerks Office with a copy of the Certificate of Completion that will be issued to you by the school. This option may only be used once in a 12 month period, and no more than 5 times in your lifetime. Failure to provide the Certificate within 90 days will result in your license being suspended.
How do I make a plea of not guilty? - Submit a written plea of not guilty with your signature, address, phone number, and a copy of your citation.
- Request a hearing, or, if you are unable to appear, request an affidavit of defense which shall be used for your testimony.
- Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope.
By entering a plea of not guilty you are waiving your right to pay the fine or elect traffic
school. If you are found guilty by the court, additional penalties may be imposed. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern time. (850) 229-6112
(850) 639-5068
(850) 639-2175 Annex/Branch Or write: Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk of the Circuit Court
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 148
Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Overnight: Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk of the Circuit Court
ATTN: TRAFFIC
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Room 148 Port St. Joe, FL 32456 How do I set a court date? - If you are charged with an infraction, you may choose to appear in court to contest the violation by calling the Traffic Department at (850) 229-6112, 639-5068 in Port St. Joe, or 639-2175 in Wewahitchka
Can I change my court date? - The Clerks office cannot reschedule an infraction court appearance date.
May I file an extension to pay my traffic infraction? - If you request an extension, you waive your right to attend traffic school or have a hearing.
- You may obtain an additional 30 days to pay by coming in person to the Gulf County Clerks Office at 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida, or by mailing your request in writing. Please enclose a copy of your citation.
How do I obtain a copy of my driving record and points? - You may purchase a copy at the Clerks Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr., Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida The cost is $7.00.
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