By paying the full 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 less for the ticket and 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 (see the Options form) 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.
Sarasota County does not offer online payment at this time. Payments must be by mail or in person.
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The reduced fee payment (see the Options form) is due in the Clerk's office within 30 days of receipt of the citation, then you will be granted an extra 90 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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Sarasota County Clerk of Court
2000 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34237
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R. L. Anderson Adminisration Ctr
4000 S Tamiami Tr
Venice, FL 34293 |
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