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 have any questions about traffic citations you may call (352) 486-5266 ext. 1247.
Criminal Violations
If you are charged with a criminal violation (D.U.I., driving with a suspended license, driving without a valid driver’s 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.1260.
Civil Violations
If you are charged with an infraction that does not require an appearance in court, you must elect one of the following options within 30 days:
OPTION 1: You may pay the civil penalty or establish a payment plan with the Clerk of Court. Payment of the civil penalty is considered a conviction and points will be assessed, if applicable. Click here to pay the traffic fine online. You can also pay in person, by phone or by mail.
OPTION 2: If you do not hold a commercial driver license, you may be eligible to elect to complete a Florida driver improvement course to withhold adjudication and points will not be assessed. If you are cited for running a red light/traffic control device you will be required to complete a driver improvement course even if you do not make this election.
- Check to see if you are eligible to attend Driver School
- View a list of Traffic Schools from DHSMV website.
Payment process for OPTION 2: If you are paying your citation online you must select “YES” for completing traffic school and follow the prompts on the payment website. This will notify our office that you elected this option. You must also fill out and send in the Traffic School Election Form.
OPTION 3: You may elect a court hearing or enter a plea with the court. Once you have completed your chosen form, send to the Clerk’s Office by email ([email protected]) or mail (LEVY COUNTY TRAFFIC BUREAU, 355 S COURT STREET
BRONSON FL 32621) .
Please review the two forms and choose only one:
Insurance, Registration, & Driver License Violations
If you provide proof of a valid driver’s license, registration, or proof of insurance issued prior to the citation date, the Clerk’s Office may dismiss the citation with a $10.00 fee, for the following Florida Statutes:
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320.0605 Registration/Tag Violation
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320.07 Registration/Tag Violation
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322.065 Driver License Violation
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322.15 Driver License Violation
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316.646 Proof of Insurance Violation
For the above listed Statue Numbers, if you provide proof that you obtained a valid Registration/Tag or Driver License after the citation was written, you may provide proof and it will reduce the fine to $98.25. For insurance, it will reduce the fine to $77.90 .
For violations of 316.610 and 316.2935, within 30 days, you may provide proof of the equipment repair to a Law Enforcement Agency and have them sign the affidavit on the citation. This will reduce the fine from $113.00 to $93.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
First, contact the Clerk’s Office at (352) 486-5266 ext. 1247. You will have to sign an affidavit electing to attend a driving school, and pay the Clerk’s 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 Clerk’s 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 8 times in a Lifetime.
The person charged can file a motion with the Clerk’s Office to be considered by the court. The motion can be found under online forms.
You may obtain an additional 14 days to pay by requesting via phone, email, mail or in person.
You may file a motion with the Clerk’s Office to be considered by the court or if you are on probation, you must contact your probation officer.
You may purchase a copy at the Clerk’s Office, 355 S. Court Street, Bronson, Florida 32621. The costs for a 3 year record is $14.25, Lifetime is $16.25. You must appear in person, have your drivers license number and proper identification.