The Traffic Department maintains all records pertaining to Traffic Citations issued to persons in Levy County. We also collect all fines and set court dates for those who wish to contest their civil infraction violation. If you are charged with a criminal violation (D.U.I., driving with a suspended license, driving without a valid drivers license etc.), you must appear in court on the date given on your citation. If you have any questions involving criminal violations call (352) 486-5266 ext.248. If you are charged with a civil infraction (careless driving, speeding etc.) you must elect one of the following three options within 30 days of the citation. If you have any questions about civil infractions call (352) 486-5266 ext.247. 1. Pay the fine. 2. Set a court date. 3. Elect to attend a driving school to avoid points being assessed. Print Driver Improvement Course Affidavit (HTML) see chart below Print Driver Improvement Course Affidavit (PDF)   see chart below

Citation Description Fine Traffic School Bicycle/Pedestrian Violations: $45.50   Nonmoving Violations: $73.50 $74.10 Moving Violations: $120.50 $115.70 Seat Belt Infraction: $73.50   Child Restraint Infraction: $120.50 $115.70 Load Dropping: $243.50   All Terrain Vehicle: $68.50   Failure to stop at traffic signal: (Speeding above 30MH: Mandatory Court) 316.074(1) & 316.075(1)(c)(1): $185.50   Failure to stop for school bus: 316.172(1)(a) $160.50   Passing Stopped School Bus: 316.172(1)(b) Mandatory Court   Railroad Crossing: (May require traffic school - No fine reduction) $160.50   Handicapped Parking on UTC: $140.50   Move Over Act: $120.50 $115.50 Equipment Repair: (with repair & signed affidavit) 316.610 $51.00   Equipment Repair: (without repair) 316.610 $73.50   Drivers License - failed to carry, expired less than 4 months, expired tag or insurance that was valid at the time of the stop w/proof : $7.50   Drivers License - Proof of valid license or tag obtained after the stop : $54.10   Insurance Requirement - Proof of valid insurance after the stop : $38.35   Speed 06-09 over limit: $85.50 $87.00 Speed 06-09 over limit: (school/construction zone) $110.50 $107.50 Speed 10-14 over limit: $160.50 $148.50 Speed 10-14 over limit: (school/construction zone) $260.50 $230.50 Speed 15-19 over limit: $185.50 $169.00 Speed 15-19 over limit: (school/construction zone) $310.50 $271.50 Speed 20-29 over limit: $210.50 $189.50 Speed 20-29 over limit: (school/construction zone) $360.50 $312.50 Speed 30 + over limit: * Mandatory Court Mandatory Court Speed 30 + over limit: * (school/construction zone) Mandatory Court Mandatory Court * SPEEDING 30 MPH AND ABOVE: MANDATORY COURT HEARING SECOND/SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION(S): DOUBLE FINE AMOUNTS - Please call (352) 486-5266 x 247 for fine/traffic school amounts. -

A violation of the following Florida Statutes will be dismissed by the Clerks Office and the defendant will be charged a $7.50 fee if the defendent shows the Clerk a valid drivers license, registration, or proof of insurance issued prior to the date of the citation.

320.0605  Registration/Tag Violation 320.07  Registration/Tag Violation 322.03  Drivers License Violation 322.065  Drivers License Violation 322.15  Drivers License Violation 316.646  Proof of Insurance Violation

The following charges are nonmoving violations with a fine of $73.50. However, within 30 days from the date of the citation, the defendant may have the proper equipment corrected, pay a $4.00 fee to a Law Enforcement Officer to verify that the correction has been made, and sign an affidavit stating such, and pay a reduced fine of $51.00 to the Clerk with receipt from the Officer for the $4.00. Otherwise, the fine is due within 30 days from the date of the Citation.

316.2935  Air Polution Control Equipment 316.610  Improper Equipment

How much will my Traffic Citation cost and how do I make payment? It depends on what violation you were charged with and whether you pay it within the allotted 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. Payments can be made by mail by sending a cashiers check or money order to Levy County Clerk of Courts, PO box 610, Bronson, Florida 32621, Attn: Traffic Department. Payments can also be made in person at the Levy County Courthouse, 355 S. Court Street, Bronson, Florida. How do I make arragements to go to driving school to avoid points being assessed? First, contact the Clerks Office at (352) 486-5266 ext.247. 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 your citation. Next, contact a driving school of your choice that is approved by the State of Florida and complete the course within 90 days. 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. How do I set a court date? If you are charged with a civil infraction you must appear in person at the Levy County Courthouse at 355 S. Court Street, Bronson, Florida, or mail a request in writing within 30 days of the citation date to schedule your court appearance. Please bring or mail a copy of your citation. If you are charged with a criminal violation must appear in court on the date given on your citation. If you have any questions call (352) 486-5266 ext.247. Can I change my court date? The Clerks office may reschedule an infraction court appearance once prior to the scheduled court date. The person charged must request a continuance in person or in writing. Criminal traffic violation cannot be rescheduled by the Clerks Office. May I file an extension to pay my traffic infraction? You may obtain an additional 14 days to pay by coming in person to the Levy County Courthouse at 355 S. Court Street, Bronson, Florida, or by mailing your request in writing to Levy County Clerk of Courts, PO box 610, Bronson, Florida 32621. Please bring or enclose a copy of your citation. May I file an extension to pay my criminal traffic citation? You may obtain an extention by requesting it in writing at the address listed above. If you are on probation you must contact your probation officer. How do I obtain a copy of my driving record and points? You may purchase a copy at the Clerks Office, 355 S. Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The costs for a 3 year record is $7.00. You must appear in person, have your drivers license number and proper identification.