By just paying the fine, you plead guilty to the ticket and points will be assessed on your license. This adjudication will appear on your driving record and your insurance may be affected and/or cancelled.
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By electing traffic school, you pay for the ticket but points are NOT assessed on your license. This adjudication will be WITHHELD on your driving record and your insurance CANNOT be effected as long as you were not at fault in
a crash.
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If you choose to contest the ticket, you must make your request for a hearing in writing or in person to the Clerk within 30 days of the date of the citation. You will be notified of your court date.
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A traffic payment is due in the Clerk's office within 30 days of receipt of the citation. Payments received, regardless of postmark, or made after the compliance date will incur an additional late fee.
Lake County does not offer online payment at this time. Payments must be by mail or in person.
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The citation is due in the Clerk's office within 30 days of receipt of the citation along with the Traffic School affidavit below, then you will be granted an extra 60 days to attend a driver improvement school in the State of Florida. Anyone who does not hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) may elect traffic school.
You may only elect this option once within a 12 month period and no more than 5 times within 10 years.
Call toll-free (888) 750-6400 to register for Traffic School or use the links below to find a local class or take an online course. |
County Information
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Lake County Clerk of Court
PO Box 7800
Tavares, FL 32778 |
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Main Complex - Judicial Center
550 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778 |
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Clermont Branch Office
1206 Bowman St
Clermont, FL 34711 |
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North Lake Branch Office
902 Avenida Central
The Villages, FL 32159 |
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