Pay a Traffic Ticket Upon receipt of a traffic ticket for an infraction. You have 30 days from the date of issuance to exercise any of the following three options: Pay the ticket Pay the ticket & Take a driver improvement course Contest the ticket in court Option 1 – Pay the Ticket If you choose to pay the ticket, points could be assessed against your driver's license, and you must pay the fine within 30 days of the date you received the ticket. Option 2 – Driver’s Improvement School If you choose to take a driver improvement course, you must add a $7.00 affidavit fee to the amount of the fine and sign the Traffic School Affidavit and file it with the Clerk's office along with the payment for the ticket. Upon receipt of your affidavit and ticket payment you will be granted an extra 60 days to attend a four (4) hour basic driver improvement course approved by the State of Florida. Submit the school certificate to the Washington County Clerk of Court by mail, fax or email. Failure to comply will result in late fees being assessed and potential suspension of your driver license. However, with complying to the terms, no points will be assessed against your driver's license. Visit the DHSMV Website for more information. Option 3 – Contest the Ticket in Court If you choose to contest the ticket, you must make your request for a hearing in writing to the Clerk within 30 days of the date of the citation. A form is supplied below. If you are unable to attend contact clerk at khaddock@washingtonclerk.com . If you have been charged with Unlawful Speed 30 mph over posted speed, the State of Florida requires a Mandatory Court appearance. You will be notified of your court date. Contact Information: Office Phone number: (850) 638-6396 Extension 243 or 230 Fax number (850) 638-6288 Email address: mfrench@washingtonclerk.com Mailing address: (Money order/Certified Check only) Washington County Clerk of Court Traffic Department PO Box 647 Chipley FL 32428 A PDF reader is required to view and print forms. Visit www.adobe.com for free download.
Civil Traffic Fines / Effective Feburary 1 2009
Traffic School Affidavit
Affidavit of Defense
Not Guilty Plea Form
Partial Payment Agreement
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